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Fast Review Passage 2 - Mornings

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  • Match the text evidence below to the truth it reveals about the narrator. "To my annoyance, I found the door locked whenever she wasn't there. At lunch? Door closed. After school? Shut down. And now, in the morning? Still locked." (paragra
    The narrator lacks a formal understanding of music.
    Music has the ability to transport the narrator from reality
    It suggests the narrator's interest in the piano.
  • In paragraph 13, what does the narrator mean when he describes the music as "swelling into a wave"?
    It crashes all at once.
    It becomes something powerful.
    It is muted by the locked door.
    It makes him want to cry.
  • What is the theme of the story?
    One good teacher can change a child's life.
    Actions reveal more about people than their words.
    Practice is more important to success than passion.
    Music should be a part of every child's education.
  • Match the text evidence below to the truth it reveals about the narrator. "Suddenly, a blaring noise jolts my eyes open. It's the bell, obnoxiously drowning it all out." (paragraph 14)
    It suggests the narrator's interest in the piano.
    Music has the ability to transport the narrator from reality
    The narrator lacks a formal understanding of music.
  • Match the text evidence below to the truth it reveals about the narrator. "It's a wonder that those symbols make up a language of sorts, though of course they mock me." (paragraph 1)
    Music has the ability to transport the narrator from reality
    It suggests the narrator's interest in the piano.
    The narrator lacks a formal understanding of music.
  • Read this sentence from paragraph 6. "Does she think I'm here for an impromptu tutoring session?" What does impromptu mean in this sentence?
    inspiring
    tiresome
    substitute
    unplanned
  • Read the sentence from paragraph 19. "And I tuck that secret in my back pocket, where no one can hear it but me." What does this sentence show about the narrator's feelings about the music he hears?
    He is ashamed of it.
    He wants to share it with others.
    He believes it is special.
    He does not understand it.
  • "I slunk to the back of the room and glared at the black and white monstrosity. It was so out of place, like a tuxedo in a room full of sweatshirts." (10) What does this description reveal about the narrator's view of Mrs. Lahri's piano?
    He should be dressed up to play it, because the piano is so
    Mrs. Lahri is showing off her wealth, making him feel bad.
    He is fascinated with the piano, but he does not feel worthy
    Mrs. Lahri should not have brought it, as it stands out in s
  • Which of the narrator's claims in the passage is unreliable?
    His father has dropped his off at school early.
    He does not like some aspects of classrooms.
    He has trouble reading musical notes.
    He has no interest in the grand piano.
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