Question

what do the author’s physical descriptions of toby suggest about how he feels in the passage?
a they indicate that he is irritated but trying to hold the group together.
b they indicate that he is proud of the progress that his music group has made.
they indicate that he feels deeply connected to the music that he has chosen.
they indicate that he is easily distracted by the problems that his music group causes.
part b
select two sentences from the passage that support the idea in part a.
\toby taps his baton on the side of his own stand.\ (paragraph 1)
\last night was ball hockey, and he feels it in his upper arms and left shin, where someone nailed him with a stick blade.\ (paragraph 10)
\toby runs a hand through what’s left of his hair and gives pamela a meaningful look.\ (paragraph 13)
\he continues to wave his baton, but it’s no use.\ (paragraph 18)

Explanation:

For Part A, the correct answer is the option "They indicate that he feels deeply connected to the music that he has chosen" as the physical descriptions (like concentration, guiding the group, engaging with the music) show his deep connection to the music. For Part B, we need to find sentences that show this connection. "Toby taps his baton on the side of his own stand" (showing his engagement in conducting music) and "Toby runs a hand through what’s left of his hair and gives Pamela a meaningful look" (showing his involvement in guiding the music group, related to his connection to the music) support this. Wait, actually, let's re - evaluate. Wait, the original Part A's correct option (the one with the black dot) is about feeling connected to the music. Let's check the sentences:

1. "Toby taps his baton on the side of his own stand." - This shows his active participation in conducting the music, indicating his connection to the music.
2. "Toby runs a hand through what’s left of his hair and gives Pamela a meaningful look." - This shows his involvement in guiding the group in the music, which supports his deep connection to the music.

The other sentences: "Last night was ball hockey..." is about a different activity, and "He continues to wave his baton, but it’s no use" shows a moment of difficulty, not connection.

Answer:

Part A:

The option with the black dot: They indicate that he feels deeply connected to the music that he has chosen.

Part B:

• "Toby taps his baton on the side of his own stand." (paragraph 1)
• "Toby runs a hand through what’s left of his hair and gives Pamela a meaningful look." (paragraph 13)