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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 8. Read critically to evaluate literary texts

Objective a. Determine and explain the plausibility of the characters' actions and the plot

Assessment limit: In the text or a portion of the text

Selected Response Item
Read "Sierra Oscar Sierra" and answer the following question.

To add more excitement and suspense to the story, the author makes Mac

  1. Eric's friend
  2. Eric's teacher
  3. a radio operator
  4. a semi-truck driver
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Correct Answer:
B
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