Crack the Case

Which of the following is a possible theme for the story Gifts for Jace?

• One of the most important lessons we learn in life is to be fair.
• One of the most important lessons we learn in life is the spirit of Christmas.
• One of the most important lessons we learn in life is not to judge others.
• One of the most important lessons we learn in life is that the joy we give to others is the joy we get back.

Which is the correct description of the main character's personality?

• shy, honest, and sincere
• joyful, surprised, and traditional
• exaggerating, stylish, and attention-seeking
• disheveled, inquisitive, and talkative

Which is an accurate description of the setting at the end of the story?

• Summer day
• Winter night
• Winter day
• Summer night

Which of the following is a conflict/problem in the story?

• Jace moved away and there are no gifts for Jace
• The students don't know what to buy for Jace and the teacher can't find Jace's house
• Jace moved away and his teacher can't get in touch with him.
• Jace may have been captured by aliens.

Which of the following would NOT be included in a summary of the story.

• A student bought Jace a complete art set.
• Jace has never received a gift before.
• The class decided to buy gifts for Jace.
• The teacher drove to Jace's house to give him the gifts.

Which of the following would NOT be included in a summary of the story.

• A student bought Jace a complete art set.
• Jace has never received a gift before.
• The class decided to buy gifts for Jace.
• The teacher drove to Jace's house to give him the gifts.

Is the narrator in the story or outside of hte story? What is the point of view of the story?

• Out of the story, First person
• In the story, Second person
• Out of the story, Third person
• In the story, first person

What is the author's purpose? How do you know?

• To inform, because it teaches a lesson
• To entertain, because it is fiction.
• To persuade, because it tells you to give.

Which of the following is a fact about Jace?

• He likes chocolate and video games.
• He is a sweet, fifth grade boy.
• He likes art and outer space.
• He lives with his parents.

Which of the following is a simile from the story?

• His smile lit up the sky like twinkling stars.
• His smile lit up the sky like a strand of twinkle lights.
• They knew Jace would like art supplies and Star Wars.
• The porch light was flickering like a signal.