Jana's Dilemma

Read this sentence from the story.

Jana had a real dilemma mean on her hands. (paragraph 2)

What does the word dilemma mean as it is used in the sentence above?

• a difficult mystery to solve

• a mess that needs to be cleaned

• a puzzle that has only one answer

• a problem that requires a decision

Read these sentences from the story.

"Hi, Jana," said Mom. "Did anything remarkable happen at school today?" (paragraph 4)

Which phrase from the story helps you understand what remarkable means as it is used in the sentence above?

• "mumbling nervously"

• "nothing unusual"

• "happened today"

• "Mom nodded"

Which word BEST describes Jana at the beginning of the story, before she goes to the sleepover?

• irresponsible

• messy

• rude

• thoughtful

Which TWO details from the story that supports the word that BEST describes Jana at the beginning of the story?

• "Jana beamed with pride as she walked out of the classroom carrying Daisy's cage."

• "I completely forgot about Cassandra's sleepover party tonight."

• "She looked down at the fluffy animal and thought about her options."

• "She reluctantly realized she would have to leave Daisy hidden in the closet."

• "Jana settled the bundle of fur back inside the cage, refilled the food bowl and water bottle, and securely closed the cage door with a sigh of relief."

Which TWO details from the story show information the reader would NOT know if the story were told from Mom's point of view?

• "When Jana got home, she crept up the stairs to her room, opened her closet door, and put Daisy's cage on the closet floor."

• "Kaitlyn has been in my room, Jana thought. She must have found Daisy and taken her."

• "Oh, Jana I wish you had just told us," Dad said as he put an arm around her shoulders."

• "Jana inspected the closet and noticed some crumbs near the back wall."

• "Jana cuddled Daisy close and said, 'I am so sorry, Daisy.'"

What statement BEST describes the theme of the story?

• It is best to always be honest.

• Trust your family to be forgiving.

• Be patient and things will improve.

• All living things deserve to be well cared for.

Which details from the story supports the Theme of the story?

• "'Hi, Jana,'" said Mom. 'Did anything remarkable happen at school today?'"

• "Jana burst into tears, then slowly explained the situation."

• "'But it wasn't very responsible of you to leave an animal in your closet and not tell anyone,' said Mom."

• "'We wouldn't have been angry about taking care of a class pet. It's a big responsibility and a privilege.'"

Which detail from the story shows Jana has found Daisy?

• "'I was selected t bring home the class pet, Daisy.'"

• "'But it wasn't very responsible of you to leave an animal in your closet and not tell anyone.'"

• "Dad suggested Jana double-check her closet for clues to where Daisy might have gone, so Jana inspected the closet and noticed some crumbs near the back wall."

• "She reached inside and felt soft fur - it was Daisy"

Which TWO STATEMENTS shows how Jana's actions in paragraph 7 affect her actions in the rest of the story? Select TWO

• Jana creates a problem when Daisy escape the cage.

• In the last paragraph, it shows the future of fingerprinting

• Jana opened her closet door to see that the cage was missing.

• Jana offered a rebuttal.