"Hey, Steven. Finish that essay for Mr. Ryder's class?" Jorge asked as the two
friends stood at their lockers.
Steven froze. "What. Essay. Is. That?" he spat through gritted teeth.
"Uh, it's supposed to be a five-page analysis of - Jorge began, but he was cut
off by the slamming of Steven's locker.
"An essay he never put on the assignment board? An essay he only mentioned
in passing three weeks ago? Maybe it was an essay he scheduled on top of a
group project! During midterms!"
By this time, a crowd had begun to form around Steven's locker. Most of them
understood his tirade without having heard any context. It was well known
among the junior class that Mr. Ryder was not only demanding but also vague
and confusing.
That's it," Steven continued, now addressing the ring of curious onlookers.
"We can't stand for this any longer! We have to do something about that maniac!
Our voices must be heard!"
At that crescendo, the passing bell rang and the crowd immediately dispersed.
Left alone with his fury, Steven did not head to Mr. Ryder's class. Instead, he went
in the opposite direction, toward the computer lab.
STUDENT PROTEST, the flyer began.
Which option best describes how the development of Steven's
character enhances the narrative?
2 of 2 QUESTIONS
Steven's refusal to listen to Jorge shows that he probably knew about the
essay but failed to do the work
Steven's angry rant in front of other students reveals that he is popular
and influential.
As Steven channels his anger in a productive direction, readers anticipate
a major plot event.
When Steven slams his locker, it shows that he has been unable to keep
up with the work in Mr. Ryders class.