Practice Test 6

Consider the following original drama excerpt.

Late afternoon. A used-car lot. Wind snaps a string of faded pennants. TESS, a salesperson, wipes rain off a windshield. MR. DUNN, the owner, approaches with a clipboard.

MR. DUNN: Smile. People buy smiles.

TESS: People buy cars.

MR. DUNN: People buy what makes them feel safe.

TESS: Safe doesn’t come with a warranty.

MR. DUNN: You’re cynical.

TESS: No. I’m practiced.

MR. DUNN: Practiced at what?

TESS: At hearing “trust me” and looking for the exit.

What do the bolded details reveal about Tess’s perspective?

Use the excerpt to answer the question.

Afternoon. A small classroom after school. A globe spins slowly. MR. ADEYEMI, a teacher, erases the board. ZOE, a student, lingers with a test in hand.

ZOE: I failed.

MR. ADEYEMI: You struggled.

ZOE: Same thing.

MR. ADEYEMI: Not at all.

ZOE: My parents are going to be furious.

MR. ADEYEMI: What do you want?

ZOE: To not be a disappointment.

MR. ADEYEMI: Disappointment is a story you tell yourself before anyone else can.

What do the bolded details reveal about Mr. Adeyemi’s perspective?