Read the following passage:I didn't know how to act in our new home. I was sad and angry about being forced to move from our land. But at the same time I wanted to put on a brave face for my family and for my people. I wanted to cling to our pride and our traditions, but I also realized we were facing opponents who were clearly stronger and better equipped. Maybe someday it would be better for us to join together with them than to fight.What is one plot development that would decrease the cultural conflict in this story?A.The narrator convinces his people to let go of their traditions and embrace progress.B.The narrator's people form an insulated community to preserve their heritage.C.The two cultures end up sharing traditions and advancements peacefully.D.The narrator fights to regain the land that once belonged to his people.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:I didn't know how to act in our new home. I was sad and angry about being forced to move from our land. But at the same time I wanted to put on a brave face for my family and for my people. I wanted to cling to our pride and our traditions, but I also realized we were facing opponents who were clearly stronger and better equipped. Maybe someday it would be better for us to join together with them than to fight them.Which of these storylines most closely matches the external conflict of the passage?A.Maybe we can't stop them from building on our nature preserve, but we can work together to make the construction environmentally responsible.B.It was time to put aside words and take up arms to show them that we would not stand by passively and let them take our capital.C.Should I go along with the plan or point out the ethical dilemma? I was afraid I was already too far in to back out.D.I had never been so afraid as when our captain abandoned us; no one wanted to take charge to lead us to safety.

Read the following passage:People always tell me how much I look like my mother, and I take that as a compliment. But in our new home, I was realizing that her hair was so . . . different. It didn't look as beautiful to me anymore, and I didn't want the kids at school to think I was strange. I tried to wake up early and do my hair and then rush out of the house before she would notice the change.What is one plot development that would make the cultural conflict worse in this story?A.The narrator tries to help her mother update her hairstyle to fit in the new culture.B.The narrator attends a sleepover at which the girls give one another funny hairdos.C.The narrator's father announces that the family is moving back to their home country.D.The narrator's mother comes to school, and some of the kids mock her hairstyle.

Read the following passage:These guys don't understand! I am good at sports — real sports, though. Not this dumb game. Back home, everyone knew I was a great athlete. But here, I don't understand the rules or the positions of the game and they all make fun of me because of it. I know I can show them what a good player I am, but I would rather just play the sports I'm used to.What is one plot development that would make the cultural conflict worse in this story?A.The narrator learns the new sport and proves himself by excelling at it.B.The narrator takes part in the new sport but blows a big play by breaking a rule.C.The narrator decides to try out for the school play rather than play on a sports team.D.The narrator tries to start a team of his own, but no one else joins him.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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Read the following passage:I was so worried about the new lunchbox that I hadn't thought about what was inside. I imagined what I might say if the kids asked me about the characters on it. I didn't know who any of them were! However, no one asked. They were overcome by the unfamiliar smell of my lunch. Suddenly, I had lost my appetite for what was once my favorite dish.Which best explains how this passage presents a cultural conflict?A.It creates tension over differing value systems.B.It shows how differences of appearance and dress create prejudices.C.It reveals the narrator's worry over bringing a new lunchbox to school.D.It depicts a cultural clash involving food and pop culture.