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Effects such as suspense and humor often come from that gap. |  |\n\nPART 1—READ  \nRead the passage. Then answer the questions.  \nThe Announcement  \nFrom the back row, Jalen watched Principal Soto unfold the yellow paper. He was certain it held the name of the scholarship winner, and he was equally certain that his own interview had gone badly. He had answered one question about leadership by describing the time he labeled every extension cord in the auditorium.  \nAcross the aisle, Mina tried not to smile. She had helped count the judges' ballots and knew the announcement was not a single winner at all. This year, the committee had created a second award for quiet service, after reading Jalen's recommendation letters from the stage crew.  \nPrincipal Soto cleared his throat. Jalen stared at the floor. Mina stared at Jalen. When the principal read Mina's name for the academic scholarship, Jalen clapped so loudly that three people turned around.  \nThen Principal Soto said, And for the first Quiet Service Award, the committee honors the student who makes every performance possible before the curtain rises. Jalen looked up only when Mina kicked the leg of his chair.  \nPART 2—PRACTICE  \nUse the passage to answer each question. Choose the best answer and support short responses with evidence.  \n1. Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the inference that Jalen underestimates the value of his behind-the-scenes work.?  \nA. Principal Soto unfolded the yellow paper.  \nB. He had answered one question about leadership by describing the time he labeled every extension cord in the auditorium.  \nC. Mina tried not to smile.  \nD. 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What does the word 'quiet' most nearly mean as it is used in the passage?  \nA. silent because of fear  \nB. weak or unimportant  \nC. unshowy and not seeking attention  \nD. hidden for dishonest reasons  \n4. How does the structure or key detail identified in the passage contribute to meaning?  \nA. It removes the surprise from the reader entirely.  \nB. It makes Mina the principal of the school.  \nC. It proves Jalen does not deserve an award.  \nD. The shift between Jalen's limited view and Mina's knowledge creates suspense because the reader knows a surprise is coming before Jalen does.  \n5. Which conclusion is BEST supported by the whole passage?  \nA. The scene is tragic because Mina loses the scholarship.  \nB. 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