Untitled Lesson

Untitled Lesson

By Tramine Stringer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences best shows that Charlie is thrilled about the puppy?

• That must be Lila, his little sister, who was always excited about everything.

• Charlie groaned and rolled out of bed

• It kept jumping forward in his arms to lick his face, and he finally hugged it to his chest and let it

• I guess I have to go see what this is all about, he thought

Multiple Choice

How does the fact that the story is told form an outsiders point of view affect the reader?

• It helps the reader understand all that the characters'

• It shows how mean Charlie is to Lila

• It helps the reader see how Charlie and Lila feel

• It shows how people can love a dog

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from paragraph 8

His whole body was so soft and pillowy. Charlie wanted to bury his face in the puppy's fur.

The sentences help the reader understand that--

• Charlie hates the new puppy

• Lila and Charlie do not get along very well

• Charlie enjoys having a new puppy

• Charlie is annoyed with Lila

Multiple Choice

What does the word groaned mean in paragraph 3?

• laughed

• sighed

• cried

• screamed

Multiple Choice

In the story, Charlie compares his sister to Lila. Why is this event important?

• It helps the reader understand why Charlie does not like Lila

• It identifies the problem of having a puppy

• It describes the difference in personalities between Charlie and Lila

• It shows Lila's feelings on the puppy

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the story?

• Charlie and Lila are brother and sister, but they are very different

• Charlie is not the kind of kid who screams and gets excited about things

• Lila gets very excited because her family gets a new puppy

• Charlie meets and immediately loves his new families puppy