Text-Dependent Questions
Directions: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete
sentences.
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Which statement best describes the main theme of the passage?
A.
First love has a lasting eNect on a person.
B.
First love can be intense but often fades quickly.
C.
Young people fall in love more easily than older people.
D.
Young people can heal quickly from heartbreak.
How does paragraph 10 contribute to the story?
A.
It establishes why Shay's mother refuses to move to North Carolina.
B.
It establishes why Shay is more willing to move than her mother.
C.
It establishes why Shay's family has to move to North Carolina.
D.
It establishes how important the house is to Shay's family.
How does the knowledge that Shay is leaving a.ect Dante?
A.
It prompts Dante to let Shay give him an eraser tattoo.
B.
It prompts Dante to Onally admit to Shay that he loves her.
C.
It prompts Dante to break up with Shay before she moves away.
D.
It prompts Dante to give Shay the eraser tattoo she always wanted.
What is the signi/cance of Shay's words and actions in paragraph 78? "No
doubt, homie,' she replied, her whisper bookended by sni0es. Then she
pinched him on the butt."
A.
They prove that Shay doubts she will ever see Dante again.
B.
They show Shay admitting, for the Orst time, that she loves Dante.
C.
They mirror Shay's words and actions when Dante told her he loved her.
D.
They mirror Shay's words and actions the Orst time she met Dante.
What is the most likely meaning of paragraphs 82-83, as they apply to Dante
and Shay's relationship?
He knew the sting wouldn't last forever. / But the scar would.
A.
Dante and Shay plan to continue dating despite her being so far away.
B.
Dante believes that the pain of Shay's absence will last forever, like a scar.
C.
The pain of Shay's absence will fade, but Dante will always remember her.
D.
The pain of Shay's absence will fade, as will the mark she left on Dante's
life.
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Discussion Questions
Directions: Brainstorm your answers to the following questions in the space provided. Be
prepared to share your original ideas in a class discussion.
1.
In "Eraser Tattoo," Shay moves away from Dante. Has someone close to you ever
moved away? How did you continue the relationship?
2.
How would you describe Dante and Shay's relationship? How did it develop over
time? Do you think it's strong enough to survive Shay's move? Why or why not?
3.
In "Eraser Tattoo," Dante allows Shay to give him an eraser tattoo before she leaves.
Do you think this was a good idea? Why or why not?
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