ary Soto
13 In the homeroom, roll was taken, emergency cards were passed out, and they were given a bulletin
to take home to their parents. The principal, Mr. Belton, spoke over the cracking loudspeaker,
welcoming the students to a new year, new experiences, and new friendships. The students squirmed
in their chairs and ignored him, they were anxious to go to first period. Victor sat calmly, thinking of
Teresa, who sat two rows away, reading a paperback novel. This would be his lucky year. She was in
his homeroom, and would probably be in his English and math classes. And, of course, French.
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14 The bell rang for first period, and the students herded noisily through the door. Only Teresa
lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher.
15 "So you think I should talk to Mrs. Gaines?" she asked the teacher. "She would know about ballet?"
16 "She would be a good bet," the teacher sald. Then added, "Or the gym teacher, Mrs. Garza."
17 Victor lingered, keeping his head down and staring at his desk. He wanted to leave when she did
so he could bump into her and say something clever.
18 He watched her on the sly. As she turned to leave, he stood up and hurried to the door, where he
managed to catch her eye. She smiled and said, "Hi, Victor."
19 He smiled back and said, "Yeah, that's me." His brown face blushed. Why hadn't he said. "Hi,
Teresa," or "How was your summer?" or something nice?
1. The description of Victor's homeroom in paragraph 13 suggests that-
OA the school year will be difficult for the students.
OB. the school year will take a dangerous turn.
C. the school year will be similar to the previous year.
OD. the school year will bring new opportunities for Victor.