Gloria Who Might Be My Best Friend

How does Julian change after meeting Gloria?

• He starts to play with younger children.

• He doesn't have any friends.

• He thinks a girl can be his friend.

• He only wants boys for friends.

How does Julian feel after he falls while trying to turn his first cartwheel?

• okay

• hurt

• mad

• embarrassed

Gloria tells Julian that it takes practice to turn a cartwheel because she ______.

• wants to teach him how to do it

• is making fun of him

• is bragging

• doesn't want to hurt his feelings

How is Gloria's new town different from Newport?

• Newport is by the sea, with lots of birds.

• Newport is a big city, and her new town is in the country.

• Both places are almost exactly alike.

• There are robins in both Newport and her new town.

The mother and father robin do not want Gloria near the nest because they ______.

• are afraid Gloria will harm the eggs

• don't like Gloria

• don't want Gloria to see their babies

• are afraid Gloria will harm the babies

When Julian invites Gloria to his house, he is being _____.

• bossy

• clever

• selfish

• friendly

What makes Gloria giggle at Julian's house?

• the way the kite looks

• their red mustaches from the Kool-Aid

• the way Julian climbs a tree

• the squawking of the mother robin

Why do Julian and Gloria take time to share things with each other?

• They make the same wishes.

• Both have younger brothers.

• Each is looking for a friend.

• Both are new to the neighborhood.

What is the kite tail like?

• banners on the back of a plane

• a tiny black spot

• a tired bird

• a long white snake

Wishes become part of the kite when Julian and Gloria _______.

• glue them to the kite string

• say them as the kite is flying

• tie them in knots to its tail

• write them on the kite