Excerpt from The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt

In paragraph 1, what does Minna learn from watching Willie?

• She sees that playing music makes a crowd gather.

• She notices that the music makes others happy.

• She realizes that she wants to have a vibrato.

• She discovers that music makes her sad.

What new information about Willie does the reader learn in paragraph 12?

• He is more than he seems.

• He is a generous person.

• He performs with a vibrato.

• He plays with something in mind.

Read these sentences from paragraph 18 of the story.

He peered a Minna. "It is like a light going on over your head."

What does the phrase "a light going on over your head" mean as it is used in paragraph 18?

• a new way of understanding

• something that is above you

• a way someone helps you out

• something that happens after hard work

Which statement best reflects a theme of the story?

• Having something new can make things better

• With time and practice, a person can achieve a goal

• A teacher can help you figure out everything you need to know

• Playing music is fun even when you are still learning how to do it

Read these sentences from the story.

"Willie is a fine musician, MInna. And he was a fine musician before he got his vibrato." (paragraph 12)

"And we will play it wonderfully. In tune. With or without a vibrato." (paragraph 26)

How do these sentences develop the story overall?

• They explain why Willie gives back Minna's money.

• They show Minna's eagerness to play with a vibrato.

• They show what Minna learns from Porch about Willie.

• They suggest that Minna does not need a vibrato to play well.

Based on the story, which sentence best describes Minna?

• She plays the cello because she enjoys it.

• She complains about her music lessons.

• She talks with Willie about music only.

• She thinks Mozart is too difficult.