Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match

In the story, Ollie scrunches his nose when he hears about Marisol’s peanut butter and jelly burrito. What does the word scrunches mean?

• hurts

• covers

• squeezes

• scratches

What is the most important reason that the author describes what Marisol is wearing in the beginning of the story?

• to tell more about who Marisol is

• to tell which colors Marisol likes best

• to show how Marisol starts to doubt herself

• to show why Marisol’s brother thinks she is smart

Why does Marisol try to match?

• She wants others to like her.

• She wants to prove she can do it.

• She wants her parents to get her a puppy.

• She wants to play pirates with her friends.

What happens after Marisol tries to match?

• She enjoys trying new food.

• She feels upset the whole day.

• She draws her favorite piece of art.

• She feels angry that her teacher left a note.

What lesson does Marisol learn?

• Be kind to people who are different from you.

• Be who you think others want you to be.

• Be the best at what you do.

• Be true to who you are.