This afternoon, we discussed how test questions may ask for figurative language to be interpreted. Mercer read 2 passages and was queried about things that were compared. He first read a newspaper ad and then answered questions about the ad. Mercer’s responses demonstrated his ability to interpret abstract analogies that used metaphors and idioms in the question. He then read a 2nd passage and was tasked similarly. Mercer was a bit quick to respond on this second task. He previewed the answers first, which is an excellent test-taking strategy; however, he failed to read the passage in its entirety and struggled with one of the answers, choosing incorrectly and impulsively. When the sentence was pointed out to him, however, he successfully chose the correct answer, one which used a simile to compare two things. Mercer is a bright and curious student whose potential is actualized when he is engaged and focused on tasks. For the last 10 minutes of class, we discussed the Montgomery Bus boycott, which was triggered when civil rights activist, Rosa Parks, refused to give up her seat to a white person. Mercer’s curiosity was piqued and he listened intently as I read him an article about the boycott. He subsequently engaged in a discussion with me, answering open-ended questions using information he learned from the article.