Lace Round the Sky

In paragraph 4, why does the author use the figurative phrase "the eyes that peered out into the universe" to describe the telescopes?

• To suggest that telescopes are used to locate and watch over distant objects in space.

• To indicate that telescopes are used for watching certain people.

• To show that telescopes are delicate objects that need a lot of care and attention.

• To explain that telescopes should be used only by professional scientists.

Which sentence from the story best describes Catalina's main conflict?

• "While the visitors were there, Papa could not allow her to help." (paragraph 2)

• "No one believed she would be a scientist one day."

  (paragraph 2)

• "Catalina balanced on the balls of her feet." (paragraph 16)

• "Catalina's eyes lifted to the clock drive lit by a blinking yellow light." (paragraph 18)

The author includes the imagery in paragraph 1 most likely to highlight Catalina's-

• loneliness in her mountain home

• desire to spend time outside

• appreciation of the nighttime

• questions about the night sky

The story's third person point of view helps the reader-

• identify what the astronomer in the dome feels

• appreciate why the tourists enjoy visiting the observatory

• understand why Catalina wants to spend time at the observatory

• relate to the relationship between Catalina and her father

How does Catalina's observation of the telescope in paragraph 8 advance the plot of the story?

• It allows Catalina to express her feelings about scientific discovery

• It leads Catalina to identify a problem that she will resolve

• It hints that Catalina's actions will cause the main conflict

• It suggests that Catalina is unfamiliar with the observatory

Use your text for this question

What is the most likely reason the author includes figurative language in these sentences?

• To show that Catalina needs to use the telescope to see the sky clearly.

• To emphasize that Catalina knows the best time to study the stars.

• To emphasize that Catalina pays careful attention to the details of the stars.

• To show that Catalina does not understand what she sees in the night sky.

Why is Catalina's experience with the injured scientist important to the plot?

• The experience helps explain why Catalina is only allowed to help her father at certain times.

• The experience shows that Catalina thinks she knows more about telescopes than the scientists.

• The experience tells details about how Catalina's father taught her about telescopes.

• The experience reveals a trait of Catalina's that will help her become a successful scientist.