Question

weathering the storm
1 artika carried the barometer outside to place in
the students backyard weather station. she had
constructed the barometer using a tall jar, a
balloon, some straws, and other bits scavenged
from the recycling bin. she had even added a
pallet wood base to make it more stable. she had
tested the barometer all weekend, and the device
registered the air pressure correctly every time.
2 \dont put that here,\ shonda snapped,
stepping between artika and shondas
anemometer. the fancy gold - patterned paper cups
on the anemometer were already turning gently,
measuring wind speed, as the breeze ramped up.
\couldnt you have printed your pressure gauge? it
looks so sloppy\
3 \its a tool, not decor,\ artika said. \and its
accurate.\
4 \lets not argue,\ jamal suggested. \we need
to start taking readings so we dont fail this
project.\ artika didnt think jamal was in any
danger of failing. his alcohol - and - water air
temperature thermometer looked nearly as
professional as shondas anemometer.
5 shonda huffed. \fine!\ but when they turned
their attention to the meters, she whispered \why
1
which detail from the text supports the theme?
a. \the fancy gold - patterned paper cups on the anemometer were already turning gently, measuring
wind speed, as the breeze ramped up.\ (paragraph 2)
b. \think you can help us fix our devices before tomorrows storm? i think if we work together, we
can still salvage this project.\ (paragraph 11)
c. \artika grinned. hey, the ink ran on my gauge, so even i forgot to think of everything. weather is
tricky\ (paragraph 10)
d. \she had constructed the barometer using a tall jar, a balloon, some straws, and other bits
scavenged from the recycling bin.\ (paragraph 1)

Explanation:

To determine which detail supports the theme (likely about teamwork or overcoming challenges related to the storm project), we analyze each option:

• Option A describes the anemometer's function, not the theme.
• Option B shows a request for help and belief in teamwork to fix devices before the storm, supporting a theme of collaboration to salvage the project.
• Option C is about a mistake with the gauge, not the main theme.
• Option D describes constructing the barometer, not the theme.

Answer:

B. "Think you can help us fix our devices before tomorrow's storm? I think if we work together, we can still salvage this project." (paragraph 11)