Question 1

Which theme is best supported by paragraphs 10 through 13 in the story?

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Change can sometimes take people by surprise.

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Brothers often enjoy doing the same things.

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Family activities can be fun for everyone.

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Every family has its own way of doing things.

Question 2

What do the details in paragraphs 3 and 14 show about Trent?

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Trent is not interested in his height until he learns that he is taller than Troy.

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Trent is not worried about his brother’s feelings until Troy is upset.

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Trent would rather be measured later when he has had more time to grow.

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Trent would rather spend time on his birthday having fun by himself.

Question 3

In paragraph 18, what does it mean when the narrator says, “I wanted to lay this matter to rest . . .”?

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He wants to know the truth.

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He is tired after many activities.

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He needs time to get ready for bed.

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He is worried that his father is busy.

Question 4

Which detail from the story shows the best evidence for the claim that Trent is taller than Troy?

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“The red mark was indeed a little higher than the blue.” (paragraph 13)

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“. . . Trent trotted to the doorway and stood up against the jamb.” (paragraph 5)

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“Trent and I turned and stepped backwards towards each other.” (paragraph 20)

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“. . . hands rested on each of our heads, keeping us in place.” (paragraph 22)

Question 5

How is the information in paragraph 37 important to the story?

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It explains how the conflict in the story is settled.

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It compares the feelings of two main characters.

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It explains the cause and the effect of a problem.

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It tells why the setting is important to the events.

Question 6

Which detail would be best to include in a summary of the story?

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Trent’s mark on the door is higher than Troy’s.

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Trent is excited about his new fish.

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Troy is tired of being measured on his birthday

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Troy’s hair is different than Trent’s.

Question 7

What does Rupa most likely think about saris at the beginning of the story?

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She thinks that saris are pretty but would not want to wear one every day.

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She thinks that grandmothers wear saris but that young women should not.

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She thinks that saris are only worn on special days and are not good for every day.

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She thinks that people wear saris because they are helpful but not comfortable.

Question 8

How does Dadima best support her claim that she never gets tired of wearing saris?

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She gives examples of things a sari can be used for

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She shows that many of her saris are very beautiful.

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She explains that her own grandmother wore saris.

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She is able to dress her granddaughters in her own saris.

Question 9

Why does Dadima show the girls some of her saris?

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She wants to share special memories from her life with her granddaughters.

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She wants to teach her granddaughters how to wrap a sari to wear it correctly.

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She wants to show her granddaughters how to choose a sari that will look good.

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She wants to give her granddaughters a chance to play dress up with pretty clothes.

Question 10

In paragraph 29, the phrase “unfold and unfold and unfold some more” suggests that

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the sari is very large

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the girls are joking

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the sari is tied in knots

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the girls are confused

Question 11

Sometimes people have customs of wearing special clothing for certain occasions. Which detail from the story best connects to this idea?

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Dadima shows the girls the saris that she wore on important days in her life.

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Dadima helps the girls put on saris so they can look more like her.

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Dadima explains how saris are helpful and can be used to stay comfortable.

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Dadima tells the girls that her own grandmother’s grandmother also wore saris.

Question 12

What do the details in paragraphs 7 and 12 show about the baby-sitter?

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The baby-sitter has a good idea.

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The baby-sitter enjoys sports.

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The baby-sitter knows Billy very well.

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The baby-sitter has many hobbies.

Question 13

How does paragraph 6 connect to paragraph 16 in the story?

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The paragraphs show a problem and the solution.

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The paragraphs show the cause and effect of the storm.

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The paragraphs reveal how the narrator changes over time.

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The paragraphs compare the characters’ feelings.

Question 14

Read this sentence from paragraph 21 of the story.

It also rattles his nerves.

What is the meaning of the phrase “rattles his nerves”?

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Billy feels frightened.

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Billy is jumping around.

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Billy has hurt himself.

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Billy is laughing hard.

Question 15

How does Billy feel about the baby-sitter’s ideas for what to do during the thunderstorm?

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Billy likes the ideas so much that he wants him to come back again.

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Billy thinks that the ideas are not as much fun as other games.

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Billy believes that the ideas are so silly that he jokes about them later.

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Billy is confused about the ideas and asks his parents to explain them.

Question 16

From whose point of view is the story told?

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the baby-sitter’s

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<P>Billy’s</P>

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Mrs. Clarkson’s

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an unknown character’s

Question 17

Which statement best shows a central idea of the story?

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Doing other things can make scary events easier.

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Hiding when you are afraid can make you feel better.

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Making new friends is easy when you make up games together.

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Practicing any skill is important when you want to improve.

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