Question

1. why does katie find it so easy to talk with lucy?

a lucy can find her way around the auditorium.
b lucy knows the meaning of the word crescendo.
c lucy is a professional musician who plays the violin.
d lucy shares katie’s appreciation for orchestra music.

1. what is the implied theme about katie at the beginning of the story, and how does it change by the end?

a she changes from being unfriendly to become more friendly.
b she changes from feeling self - conscious to become more self - confident.
c she changes from being confused about music to understanding it better.
d she changes from feeling lost in her new school to knowing her way around.

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on a piece of paper, use a lined one to suggest... (partially visible) the peaks (suggest high points) and the valleys (suggest low points) labeled with... according to the story, label the... and explain how katie’s emotions change here?

1. which sentence best states the author’s implied theme about friendship?

a friends always agree with one another.
b friendships take a while at a new school.
c friends do not have to like the same things.
d friendships are formed around common interests.

Explanation:

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To determine why Katie finds it easy to talk with Lucy, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Knowing the way around the auditorium is not related to ease of conversation about personal connection. Eliminate.
• Option B: Knowing a word's meaning doesn't directly facilitate easy conversation. Eliminate.
• Option C: Being a professional musician (violin) doesn't guarantee shared interests with Katie (orchestra music context? Unclear if Katie is a musician). Eliminate.
• Option D: Sharing an appreciation for orchestra music creates common ground, making conversation easy. This is the most logical.

We analyze the theme of Katie's change:

• Option A: The story doesn't imply she was unfriendly initially. Eliminate.
• Option B: If the story involves her being self - conscious (e.g., in a new environment, about her place in orchestra) and becoming more self - confident (through friendship, understanding music), this fits.
• Option C: The focus seems more on personal growth (confidence/comfort) than just music understanding. Eliminate.
• Option D: Knowing the school layout is a minor detail, not the main theme of her change. Eliminate.

To find the implied theme about friendship:

• Option A: "Always agree" is too absolute. Friendships can have disagreements. Eliminate.
• Option B: The story (from context of Katie and Lucy) doesn't focus on time at a new school for friendship. Eliminate.
• Option C: The story (if Katie and Lucy share an interest) doesn't support "do not have to like the same things". Eliminate.
• Option D: Katie and Lucy's friendship forms around their shared interest in orchestra music (common interests), so this is the implied theme.

Answer:

D. Lucy shares Katie’s appreciation for orchestra music.

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