My What is Showing?

Jen’s actions at school suggest that she —

• is shy around people she does not know well

• cares about what people think of her

• does not like searching for information

• has only a few friends in her class

The reader can tell that “My What Is Showing?” is realistic fiction because it —

• exaggerates the abilities of the main character

• tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation

• tells about events that could happen in life today

• describes events and actions that took place long ago

Jen’s main conflict is resolved when —

• Mrs. Warden answers her question

• she learns what her epidermis is

• Joey says her epidermis is showing

• she covers herself entirely with clothing

In paragraph 14, what does the word hesitated mean?

• Paused

• Shivered

• Imagined

• Shouted

Who is the narrator of this story?

• Jen

• Joey

• Megan

• An outside observer

By the end of the story, what can the reader conclude about Joey and Jen’s relationship?

• They spend little time together.

• They often fight with each other.

• They share many common interests.

• They enjoy playing jokes on each other