Between the Lines

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Based on the text, what is the main focus of Cynthia Leitich Smith's books for young readers?

The lives of present-day teenagers
The importance of community events
The experiences of the coast guard
The lives of Native American people (correct)

What is the name of the book mentioned in the text?

Clutching a Worn Paperback Novel
Awkwardness and Misunderstandings
Electric Colors and Pulsating Song
Between the Lines (correct)

Where does Mel lean against a pillar in the text?

Against the wall
On the lawn
Inside the high school
Near the busy entrance (correct)

What is Mel's mother talking about at the community event?

Her time in the coast guard (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of 'Between the Lines'?

Cynthia Leitich Smith (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting of the story 'Between the Lines'?

'Between the Lines' takes place at a high school community event. Signup and view all the answers

What are Mel's and Ray's main struggles in the story?

Mel and Ray deal with awkwardness and misunderstandings at the community event. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator describe about Mel's physical surroundings at the community event?

The narrator describes electric colors and pulsating song beckoning from inside the high school, as well as Mel leaning against a pillar near the busy entrance. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mel's emotional state at the community event?

Mel's stomach feels hollow and she feels awkward as she glances towards the video shoot on the lawn where her mom is still talking. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ray doing at the community event?

Ray is seated against the wall on the concrete on the other side of the doors, possibly using his phone. Signup and view all the answers

Smith's books' focus

The lives of Native American people.

'Between the Lines' Book

A book by Cynthia Leitich Smith.