Question 1

Part A In “The Sidewalk Situation,” why is Karter nervous about appearing before the town council?

Accepted Answer

He has never delivered a speech to a group of adults.

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He does not want the bumps removed from the sidewalk.

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He is afraid that some of his friends will be at the meeting.

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He is not sure if the council received his sign-up form in time.

Question 2

Part B  Which detail from the story supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

“How was he going to speak to a room full of grown-ups?”

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“If he wanted to speak at the meeting, he had to sign up in advance.”

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“‘I can’t get my wheelchair over these bumps.’”

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“‘That stretch of sidewalk has really gotten worse over the past year’, his dad said.”

Question 3

In “The Sidewalk Situation,” Karter is worried about giving a speech at
the meeting. Which two details support this idea?

Accepted Answer

“He pressed ‘submit’ and felt his stomach do a flip.”

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“‘Really? They’re going to listen to a kid?’ Karter asked, surprised.”

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“The meeting began, but Karter could hardly pay attention because he was rehearsing his speech in his head.”

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“He would have only three minutes to explain his concern.”

Question 4

Part A In “Finding a Camp,” what kind of person is Nina?

Accepted Answer

She works to get what she wants.

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She makes friends with almost everyone.

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She does not get along well with others.

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She does not like to take risks.

Question 5

Part B Which detail from the story supports the answer to Part A?

Accepted Answer

“I certainly wasn’t known for sitting back and waiting for problems to
solve themselves.”

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“‘I bet my friends would want to do that.’”

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“‘You get to come home at night?’”

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“‘Do you really think town officials will listen to a bunch of kids?’”

Question 6

Choose two details from “Finding a Camp” that support the idea that
Nina’s parents help her solve her problems.

Accepted Answer

“‘Start a petition to see how many kids would be interested,’
Dad suggested.”

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“‘Oh, our town doesn’t offer any summer camps,’ Dad said, ‘probably
because it’s so small.’”

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“‘Did I tell you I’m going to summer camp next week?’ Marie asked.”

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“‘Girls, it’s time to get ready for dinner,’ Aunt Lauren said, waving our
towels at us.”

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