Do Now - Day 1-3

1) What is Brianna's main problem?

• a. Tory is her best friend.

• b. Tory dropped dirty clothes on the floor.

• c. Tory had habits that were bothering her.

• d. Tory would not change.

2) The setting of the paragraph is most likely at . . .

• a. Brianna and Tory's apartment

• b. the school Brianna and Tory attend

• c. their parent's house

• d. in the neighborhood

3) What is the rising action in the story?

• a. Zack's run on the trail was ruined by a dog.

• b. Zach slowly approached the dog.

• c. The dog almost lunged at Zach.

• d. The owner called the dog away.

4) What is the turning point in the story?

• a. The dog relaxed and followed its owner.

• b. Zach suddenly stopped.

• c. Zach went for a run.

• d. Someone shouted, "Trey, come!"

5) What is the theme?

• a. If you work hard, it will pay off.

• b. If at first you don't succeed, try again.

• c. Those who wait will receive more.

• d. Taylor got the trip to Kilimanjaro.

6) What was the author's purpose in writing this story?

• a. To describe what it's like to climb Kilimanjaro

• b. To persuade the reader to get good grades

• c. To entertain the reader with an exciting story about Africa

• d. To inform the reader by teacher them a lesson