Part A
Why is the vote most essential to the development of
the plot in the passage from Stef Soto, Taco Queen?
The circumstances of the vote show Papl as
a sympathetic character.
The decision to take a vote establishes the
mayor as the main character.
The important topic of the vote encourages
Stef's response.
The response of the audience before the vote
hints at the outcome of the vote.
Part B
Which two sentences from the passage best support
the answer to Part A?
"I have no idea what I'm doing, but I can't let
this vote happen." (paragraph 5)
"I look over my shoulder, where rows and
brows of people are quietly and curiously
staring at me." (paragraph 7)
"'If it's not too late, there's something I'd like
to say" (paragraph 9)
"'My papl always obeys the rules."
(paragraph 20)
No

The vote has a very strong impact on the life of Stef and her family and this means that she rethinks some attitudes she had and is responsible for doing something for herself and in relation to everything that is happening. This vote promotes Stef's proactivity and the decision-making she must present, as an important character in the plot. This moment also makes the public have a better relationship with Stef and her personality.