Part A

What does the text say about Carlos in "Never Say Never"?


He is comfortable in a crowd.

He loves to sing.

He cares about his education.

He has low self-esteem.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the story best supports the answer to Part A?


"The look of shock on his face was matched only by the dumbfounded looks on his friends’ faces."

"When he finished singing, the living room swelled with applause as family members requested encore after encore."

"Last week, his lifetime of confidence collided with catastrophe, and his confidence vanished."

"Carlos shook his head and frowned as he glanced at his mother, pride overruling his delight at what was taking place at that moment."