City Girl, Country Girl (Literary Comprehension)

From the way Jenna describes the sounds of the city, the reader can tell that she

• is ready to move.

• likes living there.

• prefers the country.

• wants to go outside.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why does Beth get a pair of rain boots for Jenna?

• Jenna forgot to bring her rain boots.

• Jenna wants to trade shoes with Beth.

• Beth knows that Silas will knock Jenna over.

• Beth does not want Jenna's sandals to get ruined.

From evidence in the text, the reader can conclude that Jenna and Beth

• enjoy being together.

• like to shop at the mall.

• do not agree on anything.

• both take care of animals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

What happens when Silas leaps towards the girls?

• He howls excitedly.

• The girls move away.

• Beth puts on the rain boots.

• Jenna looks for a garden hose.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

How does Jenna feel about Silas knocking her into the mud puddle?

• She is angry at Silas.

• She is scared of Silas.

• She thinks it is funny.

• She is worried about her clothes.

What is the message of the selection?

• The country is better than the city.

• Family is the same wherever you go.

• Expensive things are not always better.

• Think ahead to best prepare for a situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which paragraph BEST supports the theme?

• paragraph 2, p. 279

• paragraph 5, p. 279

• paragraph 2, p. 280

• paragraph 5, p. 280

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

Based on what you read, what will the characters most likely do next?

• rinse off

• go swimming

• feed the animals

• give Silas a bath

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1