Playing the Field

What does the interaction between Mom and the boys show about her.

• Mom is eager to help the narrator with his request

• Mom tries to consider everyones feelings when making decisions

• Mom is angry that she has to give up her office for the narrator.

• Mom expects her children to act perfectly all the time.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In paragraph 8, the word concessions refers to something that is

• created by accident

• decided without much thought

• kept in a special area

• done in order to come to an agreement

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the best summary of paragraphs 1-19 of the story

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read this sentence from paragraph 21. This sentence suggests that the narrator believes -

• his parents do not understand why he wants his own room

• he is unlikely to get the outcome he wants

• his brother is too young to understand what is being asked of him

• he has the same problem as many of his friends

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which event occurs as a result of the narrators conversation with Kirk?

• Kirk decides he would enjoy having trains in his room.

• The narrator realizes that sharing a room with Kirk is not all bad.

• Kirk becomes excited about moving his bed into the office.

• Dad in unhappy that the narrator tried to scare Kirk.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How are the narrator and Kirk similar?

• Both are determined to get what they want.

• Both enjoy sharing stories about hidden treasures.

• Both feel their parents do not understand them.

• Both know the best way to trick each other.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3