Goin' Someplace Special

Mama Frances can best be described as --

• strong and independent

• angry and loud

• strict and demanding

• silly and funny

Why does 'Tricia Ann sit at the back of the bus?

• She likes the view from the back.

• There are no seats in the front.

• She wants to sit with Ms. Grannell.

• A law says she has to sit there.

When 'Tricia Ann leaves the Peace Fountain, she feels--

• annoyed by Jimmy Lee's question

• angered by Jim Crow signs

• happy to see Blooming Mary

• surprised there was no place to sit

What does 'Tricia Ann learn about Someplace Special from Blooming Mary?

• 'Tricia Ann can get there herself if she remembers Mama Frances' words.

• 'Tricia Ann and Blooming Mary should go together.

• 'Tricia Ann can get there if she walks through the Southland Hotel.

• 'Tricia Ann should find a new place she considers special.

How does 'Tricia Ann change during this story?

• She makes more friends.

• She learns how to take a compliment.

• She learns how to be more polite to people.

• She becomes more confident.

Read this sentence from the story.

"Crossing her fingers and closing her eyes, she blurted out her question."

The word blurted means --

• whispered softly

• asked carefully

• said quickly

• sang happily

Read this sentence from the story.

"As the girl approached, a little boy spoke to her."

The word approached means--

• came forward

• understood

• stepped aside

• listened

How did the author organize this story?

• by listing all of the negative things that happened to 'Tricia Ann

• by sharing a sequence of events that happened to 'Tricia Ann in order

• by presenting a problem 'Tricia Ann had with the Jim Crow laws and showing how she solved the problem

• by describing a special place 'Tricia Ann wanted to visit

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• to persuade kids to be more independent

• to teach us about the Jim Crow laws

• to express a girl's feelings about segregation

• to share a story about a girl who overcame her problems on the way to a special place

'Tricia Ann's main conflict in the story occurs

• on a bus ride

• on a bench at the park

• at a hotel

• as she travels downtown independently