They Glow By Night

In paragraph 5 it says "No dial tone, she said glumly."

What does GLUMLY mean?

• happy

• excited

• depressed

• angry

In paragraph 10 it says "My parents eventually got home, and the telephone and electrical service was restored."

What does restored mean?

• return/fixed

• broken

• split in two

• not working

In paragraph 6 it says "To top off my fear and misery, what did I hear? Emily! Laughing!

What does misery mean?

• mad

• suffering

• excited

• happy/thrilled

In the beginning of the story what was Amy's character trait?

• excited

• nervous and worried

• mad and upset

• tired

What supports your answer about Amy's character trait in the beginning of the story?

• My real name is Amy, but I prefer Aimee.

• You would think an almost 10 year old wouldn't need a babysitter

• I could feel myself getting more and more nervous. I was worried about my parents being out in the storm.

• We can use our toes and fingers to guide us.

How was Amy's character trait different at the end of the story?

• relieved and thankful

• upset and frustrated

• worried and stressed

• happy and tired

What was the problem/conflict in the story?

• The girls wanted to try the new nail polish

• The night was saved. The electricity came back on.

• The storm knocked out the power and the girls were stuck in the dark.

• Amy and her babysitter were at home for the night

What was the solution to the problem of the story.

• The girls wanted to paint their nails

• The girls stayed home.

• The girls were stuck in the dark.

• The girls used their glowing nails to find their way to the flashlights.

Which sentence best supports the inference that Amy isn't having fun with Emily that night?

• They are convinced that I still need a sitter.

• Sometimes we actually have fun, since she always brings a supple of the newest shades of nail polish for me to try.

• But on this particular night, I was having a hard time concentrating on the "Glowing Green Goddess"

• I noticed that the familiar hum of the refrigerator was missing.

Which of these inferences about Emily is supported in paragraph 9?

• Emily is bossy and loud

• Emily is clumsy and stubborn

• Emily is clever and creative

• Emily is kind and caring