Answer: in sentence 3, the underlined phrase "the students" is an indirect object.
Explanation: an indirect object is a noun phrase referring to someone or something that is affected by the action of a transitive verb (typically as a recipient), but is not the primary object. In the first sentence, the underlined phrase is "the subjects" which is the direct object, in the second sentence the underlined phrase is "the notes" which is also the direct object, and in the third sentence the underlined phrase "the students" is an indirect object (because it represents a recipient).
Answer: It should be, Before Varick gets a chance to come up with an alternative solution, Tessa comes up with a suggestion.
Explanation: quote from the passage: "Varick watched her pace the room with concern in his eyes. Unlike his helpful encouragement during the first six weeks of camp, he did not seem to have any words of advice to offer now. "I have an idea," Tessa said at last.
They can both contain characters, a setting, and a plot. Both types of writing can contain elements of truth or real people, places, and events.