The Gift

Who are the main characters in this story?

• Anna, Rita

• Anna, Roxy

• Anna, Nana Marie

• Anna, Shelby

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Who is the minor character in the story?

• Anna

• Nana Marie

• Riley

• Rita

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In the beginning of the story, why did Rita say that Nana Marie would not actually be looking for Anna?

• Nana Marie is deaf.

• Nana Marie is paralyzed

• Nana Marie is blind.

• Nana Maie is dead.

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When did Anna and Nana Marie first meet?

• They met each other one balmy afternoon in September.

• They met each other one frosty afternoon in December.

• They met each other one balmy afternoon in May.

• They met each other one calm afternoon in June.

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What would have been a better way for Rita to inform Anna about Nana Marie's blindness? Explain.

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After missing the bus, what did Anna do instead of going to school?

• She headed home and played video games all day.

• She headed toward the shopping mall to buy Nana Marie a gift.

• She headed towards her favorite path that led into the woods.

• She hitchiked a ride to the local convenience store for some snacks and drinks.

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On pages 353 and 354, Anna recalls a time when she experienced blindness. Do you think Anna's midnight experience really helped her to understand what it is like to be blind? Explain.

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What did Anna do while she was in the woods instead of in school? Explain.

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What did Nana Marie think prevented Anna from coming to the party?

• Nana Marie thought that perhaps Anna was tired of having an old lady as a friend.

• Nana Marie thought that perhaps Anna was excited about having an old lady as a friend.

• Nana Marie thought that Rita did not invite her to the party.

• Nana Marie thought that perhaps Anna was happy that she was blind.

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What was Anna's gift for Nana Marie? Explain.

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