Shells

Aunt Esther is upset because…

• she thinks Michael doesn’t like her.

• she thinks Michael will not come back.

• she thinks Michael is always lying to her.

• she thinks Michael almost broke the glass.

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Why does Michael dislike Aunt Esther?

• She is mean to him.

• She is not his parents.

• She is not accepting of his beliefs.

• She is always complaining about him

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The hermit crab gives Michael and Aunt Esther…

• something to sell.

• something to talk about.

• something to fight about.

• something to tell friends about

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Michael feels…

• happy and excited.

• annoyed and angry.

• saddened and bored.

• surprised and embarrassed.

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Michael realizes that…

• Aunt Esther loves hermit crabs.

• he does not dislike Aunt Esther.

• he was right to dislike Aunt Esther.

• Aunt Esther wants to replace his mom

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What is the theme of "Shells"?

• Bringing an animal or pet home can bring children all the love they need.

• When children lose parents, they face difficult challenges that they can adjust to in time.

• Bringing an animal or pet home is not healthy for children who do not have friends at school.

• When children lose parents, they are alone and no other family members can make them feel safe.

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Which statement explains why Aunt Esther puts her arms around Michael?

• She wants the two of them to get along.

• She misses his mother and Michael looks like her.

• She sees how much he is hurting from his parents' death.

• She wants to apologize to him for their earlier disagreement.

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How does buying the twenty-one hermit crabs change Michael?

• He is not concerned about what his aunt has done.

• He is surprised by what his aunt has done.

• He is angry at what his aunt has done.

• He is upset at what his aunt has done.

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Theme is.... (check all that apply)

• The main message.

• What the author wants you to learn or know.

• A broad idea about life.

• Usually not stated; must be inferred.

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How does Michael's attitude change towards his Aunt Esther from the beginning to the end of the story?

• Michael stays angry at her throughout the story.

• Michael really likes her throughout the story.

• At the beginning he really likes her, but by the end he dislikes her.

• At the beginning he really dislikes her, but by the end he likes her.

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