ELA Review 1

Which detail from the story best explains why Jana has a dilemma at the beginning of the story?

• Jana beamed with pride as she walked out of the classroom carrying Daisy's cage

• Mrs. Williams chose Jana to take home the class guinea pig because she had proved she was responsible in class

• I can't ask my parents to take care of Daisy because I didn't ask permission to bring her home, and they really don't like animals like guinea pigs

• Jana had a real dilemma on her hands

Which word best describes Jana at the beginning of the story, before she goes to the sleepover?

• irresponsible

• messy

• rude

• thoughtful

Which detail from the story provides information the reader would not know if the story were told from Mom's point of view

• Kaitlyn has been in my room, Jana thought. She must have found Daisy and taken her

• "Oh Jana, I wish you had just told us," Dad said as he put an arm around her shoulders

• Jana inspected the closet and noticed some crumbs near the back wall.

• Jana cuddled Daisy close and said, "I am so sorry Daisy."

Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

• it is always best to be honest

• Trust your family to make things work out

• Be patient and things will improve

• All living things deserve to be well cared for.

Which detail from the story supports your answer from the main idea

• "I was selected to bring home the class pet, Daisy...."

• "But it wasn't very responsible of you to leave an animal in your closet and not tell anyone," said Mom

• Dad suggested Jana double-check her closet for clues to where Daisy might have gone, so Jana inspected the closet and noticed some crumbs near the back wall.

• She reached inside and felt soft fur- it was Daisy!

Read this sentence from the story.

Jana shook her head, mumbling nervously "No, nothing unusual happened today."

What do these words provide information about Jana?

• She is afraid her mother will learn her secret.

• She hopes her mother will not hear her answer

• She is excited about the sleepover

• She wants to surprise her mother

What led Jana to believe that Kaitlyn had taken Daisy?

• She saw that her closet was empty

• She did not see Daisy in the other rooms

• She thought Kaitlyn would want to play with Daisy

• She saw that her favorite hair clip was also missing

In a filmed version of this story, which part would most likely have dramatic music in the background?

• the moment Jana is chosen to take Daisy home

• the moment Jana leaves Daisy in the closet

• the moment Jana discovers that Daisy is missing

• the moment Jana explains why she hid Daisy