Mr. T The First Tears

Based on the author’s description, which word BEST describes Amak?

• easygoing
• hardworking
• quiet
• silly

Which word BEST describes the wife?

• shy
• unsure
• caring
• forgetful

How does the setting of the story make it more effective?

• It makes it seem lonely and wild.
• It makes it seem warm and familial.
• It makes it seem dark and mysterious.
• It makes it seem carefree and joyous.

What did the man do LAST?

• He cried with his family because of his situation.
  
• He tried to grasp one of the seals by the sea.
  
• He told the story of the seals to his family.
  
• He walked down by the sea to find food.

Which BEST identifies the main problem or conflict in this passage?

• Amak needs to find food for himself and his family.
  
• Amak cannot stop crying about the seal getting away.
  
• Amak's wife is afraid when she realizes there is no food.
  
• Amak's wife and son are frightened by Amak's sadness and tears.

Why does water begin to flow from the man's eyes?

• His wife came to see him.
  
• There was no food by the forest.
  
• He saw a group of seals by the water.
  
• All of the seals swam into the water.

This story MOST LIKELY takes place

• in the present day.
  
• in the near future.
  
• in the distant past.
  
• in the far-off future.

Which BEST expresses the connection between the setting and the conflict in this passage?

• The forest setting suggests a conflict will end in death or disease.
  
• The forest and ocean setting suggests a conflict between Amak and nature.
  
• The ocean forest setting suggests a struggle between Amak and his family.
  
• The forest and mountain setting suggests a struggle will end in celebration.

Based upon this story, what can you best infer about the people in this culture?

• They are quiet and peaceful.

• They are afraid of many things.

• They show their emotions.

• They believe in spirits and ghosts.

Based upon this story, which food chain would Amak most likely eat at?

• Pizza Hut

• Burger King

• Waffle House

• Sweet Tomatoes Salads