First Day Jitters Comprehension Test

Sarah wants to stay in bed because she...

• is very tired
• has a bad cold
• does not want breakfast
• is nervous about school

Which word best describes Mr. Hartwell?

• Puzzled
• Selfish
• Caring
• Angry

Which word best describes Sarah's principal?

• Silly
• Kind
• Upset
• Confused

What happens last in the story?

• Sarah walks into the kitchen?
• Sarah meets the students in her class.
• Mr. Hartwell gives Sarah her lunchbox.
• Mr. Hartwell drives Sarah to her new school.

The ending of "First Day Jitters" is surprising because...

• Sarah is a teacher, not a student
• Sarah is just pretending to be nervous
• the students are happy to meet Sarah
• Mr. Hartwell doesn't really want Sarah to go to school

Who is Mr. Hartwell?

• Sarah's father
• Sarah's teacher
• Sarah's husband
• Sarah's neighbor

What did Sarah say when Mr. Hartwell told her to get out of bed?

• okay

• in a few minutes

• I'm tired

• I'm not going

Where did Sarah go to when she first tumbled out of bed?

• kitchen

• bathroom

• closet

• garage

How do you think Sarah feels on the ride to school?

• excited

• happy

• nervous

• brave

What is the setting at the end of the story?

• in a factory

• in the gym

• in the cafeteria

• a classroom