Question

Shawn sat in his seat as the morning bell rang and released a big yawn. He rubbed his eyes and could feel how baggy they were. He stretched as the teacher went to the front of the class and began talking, "Good morning, students! I'll take attendance while you start working on that test that I promised you." The class let out a collective groan, but Shawn's eyes widened. He began rummaging through his backpack and pulled out a crumpled notebook with part of the cover torn off it. He frantically rifled through the pages, many of which were filled with just a few words or doodles. The teacher looked directly at Shawn as he said, "OK, class, put your notes away and clear off your desks. It's test time." Shawn began looking around the room frantically. He saw Cassie sitting next to him. Shawn whispered, "Psst... Cassie." She turned to him with a scowl. His eyes pleaded with hers. "Not gonna happen, Shawn," Cassie said loudly. This startled Shawn and he jumped in his seat. The teacher looked at Shawn again, "No more talking class." 6. Was Shawn up late last night studying for the test? _______________________________________ How do you know this?

Answer 1

yes, Shawn was up late last night.

I know this because in the text it says, “He rubbed his eyes and could feel how baggy they were.” and as you read more into the story it also includes.. “Shawn’s eyes widened. He began rummaging through his backpack and pulled out a crumpled notebook with a part of the cover torn off it.” Which shows that he was looking for notes, and when taking notes you are most likely to stay up a little later, depending on how much you have to take.

Answer 2

The eyebags under Shawn's eyes were not because he was up late studying for the test but rather because he was doodling on his notebooks. One can tell about this from the panic he felt when the teacher announced about the test. We can also tell that he was not prepared for the test when he pleadingly looked at his classmate for help.