Question

1. how does squeakys conversation with gretchen in paragraph 9 contribute to the story?

a. it shows that squeaky is confident in her running ability and isnt afraid to stand up for herself.
b. it shows how squeaky uses insults to weaken her competition and win races.
c. it hints that squeaky is nervous about running against gretchen and might lose the race.
d. it suggests that squeaky is actually afraid of gretchen and is trying not to let it show.

1. how does the author develop the narrators point of view?

a. the author develops squeakys point of view by comparing her thoughts and emotions to what her family thinks about her.
b. the author develops squeakys point of view by showing how she is affected by conversations with her best friends.
c. the author develops squeakys point of view by describing her early childhood to show how she developed her love of running.
d. the author develops squeakys point of view by emphasizing her thoughts and feelings about herself and the people around her.

Explanation:

• Question 5: In the story, Squeaky is confident in her running ability. Her conversation with Gretchen shows her self - assurance. She is not using insults (B is wrong), not nervous (C is wrong), and not afraid (D is wrong).
• Question 6: The author develops Squeaky's point of view by emphasizing her thoughts and feelings. There is no comparison with family thoughts (A is wrong), no focus on best friends (B is wrong), and no early childhood description (C is wrong).

Answer:

1. A. It shows that Squeaky is confident in her running ability and isn't afraid to stand up for herself.
2. D. The author develops Squeaky's point of view by emphasizing her thoughts and feelings about herself and the people around her.