Kira-Kira

Which of the following best explains why the mother wants to send her daughters to Japan?

• to meet their relatives

• to become “more” Japanese

• to learn the real meaning of kira-kira

Which of the following inferences best explains why Katie loves it when Lynn calls her the best little sister in the world?

• Little kids like praise.

• Katie is insecure.

• Katie admires her big sister.

Which of the following paired adjectives best describes the novel’s setting?

• rural and quiet 

• abandoned and boring 

• pastoral and lonely

Which of the following inferences best explains why Katie hopes their house will be painted sky blue?

• it is her sister’s favorite color

•  it will make the house feel new 

• it will make the house feel special

I like how her memories were similar but different. My earliest memory is of Lynn saving my life. I was almost five, and she was almost nine. playing on the empty road near our house. All around were tall cornfields. A dirty gray dog ran out and back into the field near us. Lynn loved pets. While chasing the dog, her long black hair vanished into the corn. The summer was blue. Lynn disappearing into the cornstalks scared me. She was always with me. Parents worked. I spent the day with a woman from down the road, but Lynn took care of me.

WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF THIS PARGARAPH?

• Lynn is a really good big sister.

• Lynn is very independent.

• Katie counts on Lynn.

What does the Japanese word, "kira-kira," mean?

• It means glittering.

• It someone's name.

• It means to show respect.

How did the mother feel about the girls misusing the word "kira-kira"?

• She was dismayed and vowed to send them to Japan.

• She was focused on teaching them the correct meaning.

• She was confused on how to deal with this situation.

Which quote from the excerpt best supports that Katie counts on Lynn?

• “Officially, I stayed all day with a lady from down the road, but unofficially, Lynn was the one who took care of me.”

• “Lynn loved animals.”

• “I felt a brief fear as Lynn disappeared into the cornstalks.”

Why were the parents saving money?

• They were saving money for college.

• They were saving money to buy a house.

• They were saving money to send to Japan.

What is the main idea of the excerpt, Kira-Kira?

• hope and the power of dreams

• serious and somber

• pride