Tailspin

The word worriedly means---

• not worried 
• showing worry
• still worried
• worrying again

Read the sentences from paragraph 11 of the story.
David was explaining things as usual. But his eyebrows were pinched together.

Based on the sentences, what is David doing?

• Crying
• Frowning
• Laughing
• Singing

What do Austin and David do after Austin decorates the plates?

• Talk about why Austin got in trouble
• String everything together into a kite
• Talk about what Austin's name means
• Gather colored markers, sticks, and string

Read the sentences from paragraph 14 of the story.
As they reached a great spot for flying, Austin loosened his hold on the kite string. The kite soared overhead, its tail twisting.

The word soared means--

• flew high
• jumped up
• stopped
• turned

How do David's feelings changes during the story?

• He is worried, and then he is happy.
• He is angry, and then he gets angrier.
• He is confused, but then understands.
• He likes Austin, and then stops liking him.

Read the sentences from paragraph 14 of the story.
The kite soared overhead, its tail twisting. Austin forgot that David was mad. They ran and laughed. Finally, they reeled in the kite.

Which word has almost the same meaning as reeled in the story?

• Carried
• Left
• Loaded
• Pulled

Why does Austin "[breathe] a sigh of relief" at the end of the story?

• He knows David is not mad at him.
• He is glad he reeled in his kite safely.
• He feels good after learning how things fly.
• He thinks David will not call him a Little anymore.

The next time David calls Austin a Little, Austin will most likely--

• ask him not to
• think David is mad
• like the name better
• know that it is a joke

What does Austin learn in this story?

• Friends help one another.
• Learning a new skill is difficult.
• A person cannot have older friends.
• Kids' problems are not as important as adults'.