3.05 Unit Test: Theme and Characterization

Reread paragraphs 4 and 5. Which line from the text best reflects the theme go with the flow? "Through it all, Varick urged her to 'change it up' and capture some of the fascinating skyscapes provided by the uncooperative weather." "There were even blatant mistakes in the editing, probably owing to the all-nighters she pulled to keep on schedule." "Tessa wasn't an amateur planner, so she had penciled in the possibility of poor weather." "Tessa was both jealous and regretful when she saw Varick's footage."

"Through it all, Varick urged her to 'change it up' and capture some of the fascinating skyscapes provided by the uncooperative weather."

What is the central idea of Paragraph 4? Some plans are made to be broken. Sometimes it's best to live in the moment. Not everything in life goes according to plan. Obstacles can be used as a learning tool.

Not everything in life goes according to plan.

What is a theme in this narrative? The best work comes from chaotic circumstances. Planning ahead can make things difficult. First impressions are important. Plans are useful, but so is flexibility.

Plans are useful, but so is flexibility.

Which detail from the narrative best supports the theme that a mind free from restrictions spurs creativity? Tessa believes that Varick's creative approach would be wasting an opportunity to make a masterpiece. When Tessa views footage of her film halfway through the camp, she notices that some of her shots lack continuity. Tessa doesn't allow the rejection from the museum to dissuade her from following through with her plan to film there. During her first week of filming, Tessa is very productive and accomplishes every task she has planned out.

Tessa doesn't allow the rejection from the museum to dissuade her from following through with her plan to film there.

How does the rejection letter from the museum affect Tessa? Tessa doesn't have an alternative plan and is upset by this setback. Tessa doesn't let the rejection stand in her way of achieving her goal for the finale. Tessa is unconcerned that she won't have the final scene she had planned. Tessa is stunned that the museum has rejected her request.

Tessa doesn't let the rejection stand in her way of achieving her goal for the finale.

Which statement best describes Tessa's character and how she interacts with Varick? Tessa is a complex character whose development evolves due to her interaction with Varick. Tessa is a complex character who aids in Varick's development. Tessa is a flat character who exists to teach Varick a thematic lesson. Tessa is a flat protagonist for whom Varick is an antagonist.

Tessa is a complex character whose development evolves due to her interaction with Varick.

How does Tessa grow over the course of the narrative? Tessa becomes a more useful partner by the end of the narrative. Tessa develops better camera techniques over the course of film camp. Tessa develops ways to stay on schedule without becoming stressed. Tessa learns that she can still produce good work if she remains flexible.

Tessa learns that she can still produce good work if she remains flexible.

What does the interaction between Tessa and Varick in the final scene of the story reveal? Tessa realizes that Varick is relieved that his suggestions for her film were a success. Tessa regrets that Varick wasn't the partner she envisioned. Tessa sees that Varick is just as relieved as she is that her film was well received. Tessa understands that Varick is concerned that her film, with all of its problems, will not be well received.

Tessa sees that Varick is just as relieved as she is that her film was well received.

Which statement best describes the relationship between Tessa and Varick in the narrative? Tessa tries to tolerate Varick while he tries to help her. Tessa tries to help Varick while he tries to outshine her. Tessa and Varick help one another in order to produce the best work possible. Tessa and Varick are competitive and try to outshine each other.

Tessa tries to tolerate Varick while he tries to help her.