A Picture of Peace

Zach, normally as active as a fly in a doughnut shop, was on his stomach sleeping quietly.

The author's use of a simile in this sentence conveys to the reader that Zach usually -

• has trouble falling asleep

• feels sick from eating sweets

• has a great amount of energy

• likes to sleep late in the morning

What is the main theme of the story?

• Recognizing an unexpected opportunity can have surprising results

• Enjoying an activity is more important than winning

• Younger siblings require a lot of patience and kindness

• It is more rewarding to work with others on a task than to work alone

Which definition most closely matches the way the word capture is used in paragraph 2?

• To gain control by force

• To hold someone's interest

• To take an opponent's piece in a game

• To preserve a mood, scene, or quality

Soon the sky glowed orange, gold, and pink as the sun drifted toward the horizon.

In what way does the imagery in the sentence contribute to the story?

• It emphasizes how difficult it is to photograph the colors of a sunset.

• It explains why Michelle thinks a sunset is a good subject for a photo.

• It shows that nature is the best source of inspiration.

• It suggests that Michelle is a talented photographer.

Why are the events in paragraph 14 important to the plot?

• Michelle takes the photo she will decide to submit for the contest.

• Michelle has more film available than she realizes.

• Michelle takes a photo that will please her mother.

• Michelle keeps her promise to her brother.

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that taking great photographs requires some effort?

• When her father examined her blurred images and aimless shots, he advised Michelle to look through the lens and think about what the resulting picture would look like.

• That picture still hangs on her bedroom wall.

• "We turn in the roll of film, it gets developed, and then we choose which picture we want to enter into the contest, just to make sure everything is fair."

• "I have to do my homework and think about something besides the contest."

Which sentence best explains the definition for the word randomly in paragraph 1?

• When her father explained her blurred images...

• ...not giving much thought to what she was doing.

• ...think about what the resulting picture would look like.

• ...remembering what her father has said...

Which is the best definition for the word exasperation used in paragraph 3?

• exhaustion

• frustration

• sadness

• excitement

Which scene would best fit with the word tranquility used in paragraph 7?

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Why did the author include the picture after paragraph 14?

• To help the reader see what Michelle saw

• To show the reader more about the contest

• To show the reader Zach's room

• To help the reader understand what kind of brother Zach is