Read the passage on the left to answer the following questions:

5)
A synonym for the word vital in paragraph 5 is
A) proper.
B) difficult.
C) essential.
D) wondrous.
6)
In paragraph 3, the word drastically means
A) knowingly.
B) effectively.
C) significantly.
D) intentionally.
7)
Another word for enthralled is
A) baffled.
B) annoyed.
C) fascinated.
D) controlled.
8)
What is the theme of this passage?
A) Getting a new neighbor can be difficult.
B) Learning about your new friends is hard.
C) Understanding others can enrich your life.
D) Eating new and different foods is exciting.
9)
Why does Dong Soo act the way he does?
A) He wants to fit in at his new school.
B) He does not want to be like other kids.
C) He wants to act just like his friend Joshua.
D) He was raised in a traditional Korean family.
10)
Because Joshua and Dong Soo became close friends, a reader can infer that
A) neither noticed the cultural differences between them.
B) both accepted and appreciated their cultural differences.
C) Joshua had a harder time understanding Dong Soo's culture.
D) Dong Soo had a harder time understanding Joshua's culture.
11)
Which BEST analyzes the passage for the author's viewpoint on friendships and broadening cultural awareness?
A) The author seeks to persuade readers to make new friends and to eat a variety of foods from different cultures.
B) The author seeks to describe the similar experiences of different cultures and the danger of avoiding new friendships.
C) The author seeks to describe the positive experiences of two new friends and the potential for appreciation of different cultures.
D) The author seeks to describe the different experiences of two new friends and the problems of interaction with different cultures.
12)
How does the setting of this story influence the characters' development?
A) The urban setting influences both of these young men to develop a strong sense of toughness and self-confidence.
B) The setting of a Korean neighborhood makes Joshua unsure and hesitant while Dong Soo is confident and comfortable.
C) The setting of an American neighborhood gives Joshua confidence and ease while instilling reluctance and shyness in Dong Soo.
D) The natural setting explains why both young men feel at ease spending time in the outdoors and doing outside jobs and sports.
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