Getting Even

1. In paragraph 3, what is most likely the narrator’s point of view of Stephanie?

• A. Stephanie likes to talk with many people on the bus.

• B. Sometimes Stephanie acts younger than she really is.

• C. Stephanie likes to stay friends with people for a long time.

• D. Sometimes Stephanie acts in a mean way toward a friend.

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2. What does the phrase “left out” mean as used in paragraph 7?

• A. watched

• B. alone

• C. troubled

• D. careful

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3. Which quotation best shows how Rosa and Stephanie usually act with each other?

• A. “Rosa and Stephanie did everything together.” (paragraph 2)

• B. “She walked away to join Toni and Vanessa, and Rosa was left

  standing alone.” (paragraph 5)

• C. “Rosa tried not to check the mirror to see if Stephanie had noticed.”

  (paragraph 7)

• D. “But Rosa walked past her and slid into the empty seat next to Kiara.”

  (paragraph 8)

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4. In paragraphs 16 through 20, the reader can see that Rosa changes from

• A. trying to avoid someone to making new friends

• B. feeling sad about something to having a good time

• C. wanting to upset her friend to wanting to include her

• D. having a good time to feeling angry at someone

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5. In paragraph 21, what does the phrase “Stephanie brightened” mean?

• A. She became smarter.

• B. She moved into the sunlight.

• C. She changed into dressy clothes.

• D. She became happier.

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6. Which sentence best supports the central message of the story?

• A. Stephanie makes room for Rosa to sit next to her on the bus.

• B. Stephanie tells Rosa that she is going to the pool with someone else.

• C. Rosa tells Stephanie that she has plans with Kiara.

• D. Rosa asks Stephanie if she wants to go to the pool with her and Kiara.

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