Part A

In "A Letter from the Atlantic," what inference can be made about Liesl's feelings regarding her neighbor's violin playing?


She is inspired to take violin lessons in New York City.

She is jealous she doesn't know how to play the violin.

She enjoys the distraction that the music provides.

She feels annoyed that the music keeps her awake at night.
Question 2
Part B

Which quotation best supports the answer in Part A?


"My brother and I step out into the hallway in our socks and dance to the fast beat together, and it makes the boat’s rocking seem bearable."

"It was entertaining at first, but now the ship’s rocking motion makes me feel sick, so I descend back to the bottom level."

"Behind the closed doors of strangers’ rooms, I hear unfamiliar consonant sounds making up the lyrics to lilting songs."

"We play games and read and sleep to pass the time—sometimes there’s violin music that drifts into our room at night."
Part B

Which quotation best supports the answer in Part A?


"My brother and I step out into the hallway in our socks and dance to the fast beat together, and it makes the boat’s rocking seem bearable."

"It was entertaining at first, but now the ship’s rocking motion makes me feel sick, so I descend back to the bottom level."

"Behind the closed doors of strangers’ rooms, I hear unfamiliar consonant sounds making up the lyrics to lilting songs."

"We play games and read and sleep to pass the time—sometimes there’s violin music that drifts into our room at night."