Describing Characters' Traits, Feelings, and Motivations

Describing Characters' Traits,

Feelings, and Motivations

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Multiple Choice

How do picture 1 and picture 3 help you understand how Diego has changed from the beginning of the story to the end?

• The pictures show that at the beginning of the story Diego really wants a dog, but at the end of the story he is happy having a hamster.

• The pictures show that at the beginning of the story Diego doesn't want a pet, but at the end of the story he is happy to get a hamster.

• The pictures show that at the beginning of the story Diego is very sleepy, but at the end of the story he is wide awake.

• The pictures show that at the beginning of the story Diego lives in the city, but at the end of the story he has moved to the country so he can get a dog.

Multiple Choice

Diego's grandmother lets him get a pet because _____________.

• she thinks that he needs to learn a lesson

• she is proud of him for working so hard

• she gave in to his constant asking

• she always wanted to own a pet

Multiple Choice

How does Diego feel at the end of the story?

• angry with his grandmother

• disappointed about not getting a pet

• excited to get a dog

• happy to have a hamster

Multiple Choice

What detail from the text help you understand how Diego feels when he gets the hamster?

• “ . . . took the hamster from the cage . . .”

• “ . . . considered both the fish and the hamster.”

• “. . . The hamster’s soft hair could be groomed.”

• “. . . provided comfort to Diego and would be a nice companion.”

Multiple Choice

How do Diego’s feelings change when he learns that his grandmother is going to let him get a pet?

• At first, Diego feels upset that his grandmother is taking him out on a school night, but then he feels excited about getting a hamster

• At first, Diego feels excited about getting a hamster, but then he feels worried about being able to take care of it.

• At first, Diego is happy he’ll be able to give an animal a home, but then he feels mad that he has to get a hamster.

• At first, Diego feels disappointed that he’s not getting a dog, but then he feels happy to have a hamster.

Multiple Select

Which TWO words best describe Diego?

• brave

• hardworking

• determined

• selfish

• curious

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the story.

“But maybe if I show Abuela how responsible I am with a pet, she’ll eventually let me get a dog, he thought.”

What does the word eventually help you understand?

• that Diego hopes his grandmother will let him get a dog tomorrow

• that Diego understands he will never be allowed to get a dog

• that Diego has not given up his dream of getting a dog

• that Diego is happy with Phil and doesn’t care about getting a dog anymore

Multiple Select

Which TWO sentences from the story show that Diego never gives up?

(Choose 2 answers.)

• “The hamster showed Diego affection by nuzzling his hand.”

• “Hardly a week would go by without him pestering his grandmother about it.”

• “Diego considered both the fish and the hamster.”

• “But maybe if I show Abuela how responsible I am with a pet, she’ll eventually let me get a dog, he thought.”

Multiple Select

Which TWO details from the text are shown in picture 3?

(Choose 2 answers.)

• “Diego declared to his new friend as he gently pet his soft spotted fur.”

• “Diego felt disappointed. A fish or a hamster was nothing like a dog!”

• “The hamster showed Diego affection by nuzzling his hand.”

• “Diego didn’t think either of them would be a good companion.”

• “Diego considered both the fish and the hamster.”

Multiple Select

"For as long as Diego could remember he wanted a dog. Hardly a week would go by without him pestering his grandmother about it."

What can a reader infer (figure out) about Diego based on this part of the story?

• He is lonely and wants a new friend.

• He is determined to get what he wants.

• He is nervous around his grandmother.

• He is highly imaginative.

Multiple Choice

Abuela says, “We’re already bursting at the seams” in paragraph 1.

What does this sentence help the reader understand?

• Their apartment has no space for a dog.

• Diego’s grandmother dislikes dogs.

• Dogs need too much attention.

• Diego’s grandmother wants a smaller dog.