Question

read the passage and then answer the question to identify a topic element of each paragraph.

\is this medal for leading your class?\ he asked.
i adeline nodded eagerly, too excited to speak. a hush fell upon the table. this was the first time anyone could remember father singling me out or saying anything to me. everyone looked at my medal.
\is the left side of your chest heavier?\ father continued, beaming with pride. \are you tilting?\
i flushed with pleasure and could barely swallow. my big dia dia was actually teasing me! on his way out, he even patted me on my head. then he said, \continue studying hard and bring honor to our yen family name so we can be proud of you.\
all the grown-ups beamed at me as they followed father out of the room. how wonderful! my triumph had become fathers triumph! i must study harder and keep wearing this medal so i can go on pleasing father.

1. what did her fathers attention make adeline believe she must do?

her fathers attention made adeline believe that she must ________________________

Explanation:

🆕 New Concept Discovered: Textual Evidence
Finding direct clues in the passage to answer questions.

Step 1: Locate the key terms in the question

The question asks what her father's attention made Adeline believe she must do. We need to look at the passage for mentions of her father's attention (such as his praise, teasing, and pride) and how Adeline reacts internally to it.

Step 2: Scan the passage for Adeline's reaction

In the final paragraph, after her father and the other grown-ups leave, Adeline reflects on the interaction:

• "My triumph had become Father's triumph!"
• "I must study harder and keep wearing this medal so I can go on pleasing Father."

Step 3: Formulate the final answer

Based directly on her internal thoughts in the last sentence, her father's rare attention and praise make her believe that she must study even harder and keep wearing her medal in order to continue pleasing him.

Answer:

Her father's attention made Adeline believe that she must study harder and keep wearing her medal so she can go on pleasing her father.