Good Deed

Who was the MAIN character, or protagonist, of the story?

• Heather

• Miss Benson

• Risa

• Melody

What was the main CONFLICT, or problem of the story?

• Heather did not get a girl scout badge

• Heather and Risa did not get along because they were different

• Miss Benson couldn't see

• Risa lost a book

Which words BEST describe Heather's attitude about reading to Miss Benson at the beginning of the story?

• comfortable and enthusiastic

• upset but understanding

• curious and excited

• nervous but determined

What fact from the story best supports the idea that Heather was judgmental?

• She didn't know the term "visually impaired"

• She noticed that Risa's hair was a mess right away.

• She was an only child

• She was earning a girl scout badge.

On p. 22, Heather says, "The space that was left behind from the book was empty, accusing." What do you infer this means?

• She was confused about where the book was.

• She felt guilty for hiding the book.

• She was relieved the book was not there.

• She was happy that she picked a good hiding place.

What is the purpose of Risa's "eye bouquet"?

• To provide nice imagery for Ms. Benson to imagine

• To show that she is smarter than Heather

• To explain exactly what things look like.

Which of the following are text evidence for why Heather didn't like Risa?

• She didn't go to the same school

• Her brothers had snotty noses

• She couldn't read well

• She invited herself over for cookies

After Heather found out the book was missing, she "stalked" across the hallway to Risa's apartment. Why would the author use the word "stalk"?

• She was checking to see if Risa was okay.

• She meant to confront Risa and get back at her.

• She went across the hall in a hurry.

• She didn't want Miss Benson to see her.

What makes Heather begin to SYMPATHIZE with Risa?

• She thinks she looks pretty.

• She meets the rest of her family.

• She realizes how difficult Risa's life must be

• Miss Benson sympathized with her, so she should, too.

Was Heather a dynamic (changing) character or a static character (stayed the same)?

• Dynamic

• Static