There were 10 seconds left in the game. Shelby intercepted the ball. She ran as fast as she could, dodging in and out of players
. With only three seconds left, Shelby knew it was now or never. She kicked the ball. She scored! During which stage of the plot would you expect to read this passage?
After school the next day, Jonas reports to the Annex of the House of the Old, where a desk attendant unlocks a door and respectfully directs Jonas to The Receiver's room. Jonas is surprised because no doors are ever locked. The attendant tells Jonas the locks are for privacy, which the Receiver needs to do his job.