"The Three-Century Woman"

The author most likely wrote this story -

• to convince readers to visit their grandparents more often.

• to make readers feel sorry for Mrs. Breckenridge.

• to convince readers to learn more about historical events.

• to entertain readers with an amusing story.

Which character trait best describes Mrs. Breckenridge?

• realistic

• mischevious

• creative

• sensible

When she was describing herself after the Hindenburg disaster, she said she thought she was wearing a lace dress.  What did she mean? 

• Her dress was full of holes. 
• She was confused after the wreck. 
• Her dress was uncomfortable. 
• She was telling the reporter that she dressed well. 

How did Megan change from the beginning of the story to the end? 

• She became more patient with her mother. 
• She became more interested in learning about history. 
• She became curious about her great-grandmother. 
• She became more interested in visiting her great grand-mother. 

From what point of view is the story, "The Three-Century Woman" told?

• third person point of view

• second person point of view

• first person point of view

• fourth person point of view

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Mary

• Megan

• Ann

• Great Grandma

Based on Mom's reaction to the news crew being at the nursing home, which word best describes her character?

• Rude

• Friendly

• Protective

• Bossy

All of the following are disasters that Great-grandmother said that she survived EXCEPT:

• San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

• The Hindenburg

• her marriage

• The Wright Brothers' first successful flight

What was Great-Grandmother's true claim to fame?

• She survived her marriage.

• She survived the crash of the Hindenburg.

• She survived the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.

• She was born in 1899 and was still alive in 2001; therefore, she has lived in three centuries.

All of the following are predictions that Great Grandmother made about the future EXCEPT:

• The internet would not last.

• Taxes would be higher.

• The news anchor would be looking for another job.

• TV was on its way out.