Little Brother

Internal conflict is-

• The problem inside a character’s inner self

• The problem outside of a character

• The problem between multiple characters

• The problem between a character and nature

Peter’s response to his mother’s demand in part 3 adds to the conflict by-

• Leading his mother to doubt her purchase of Little Brother

• Increasing the tension between Peter and his mother

• Causing Peter to have to listen to his mother’s complaints

• Forcing his mother to take away Little Brother

The reader can conclude that Peter’s mother-

• Regrets buying Little Brother

• Wants to replace Peter with Little Brother

• Doesn’t like children

• Purchased Peter for herself

The third-person limited point of view allows the author to-

• Show why the mother thought Peter was ready for a Little Brother

• Highlight how Little Brother felt when he was turned off by accident

• Emphasize how the mother and Peter felt during Christmas

• Share how upset Peter felt when Little Brother was knocking down his blocks

When a story is told in the first-person point of view, the author-

• Shows what every character is thinking and feeling

• Shows what a few characters are thinking and feeling

• Shares the thoughts and feelings of the main character

• Shares his or her personal feelings

Which sentence from the excerpt best illustrates Peter’s internal conflict?

• That was how he found out about the button.

• Little Brother wasn’t interested in seeing a really tall tower.

• He trembled and screeched louder than ever.

• “He’s mine and I can do what I want with him! He broke my fire engine!”

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

• Everyone must face reality.

• We must learn to be patient.

• Siblings fight.

• Struggle makes family bonds stronger.

Based on Mommy's actions throughout the story, she can be best described as-

• cruel

• caring

• controlling

• optimistic