Fiction Evaluative Question Types

Based on her actions at the beginning of the story, what does Trish most likely want?

• She is angry about the basketball game and doesn't want to play anymore

• She is sad about Josie and wants her mom to help with the problem

• She is angry about Josie and wants to be alone in her room

• She is angry about Josie and wants to ignore her at school tomorrow

Describe Trish's mom based on her character in the story?

• Patient and Helpful

• Kind and Smart

• Uncaring and Helpful

• Talkative and Impatient

What did Trish feel when she saw Josie getting out of the car and what, most likely, made her feel this way.

• Angry because Josie was home

• Angry because she heard her friends in the car

• Sad because Josie was home

• Sad because she heard her friends in the car

In the 3rd paragraph, the author could have said that Trish went inside instead of saying that she stormed inside. Why do you think the author chose to use the word “stormed”?

• The word is ‘stormed’ is more descriptive of the mood Josie was in

• The word is ‘stormed’ sounds better than 'went'

• The word is ‘stormed’ is makes the author sound like a good writer

• The word is ‘stormed’ is longer than 'went'

Trish's mom says, Trish might lose Josie as a friend if Trish ignores her. Why do you think she said that?

• Josie may think Trish is being mean to her without a reason and stop being her friend

• Josie may forget about Trish if she doesn't talk to her and then they wont be friends anymore

• Josie may tell the teacher on Trish for being mean and she will lose recess

• Josie may tell the other girls in class that Trish is mean and then Trish will lose all her friends

Trish's mom suggests she talk to Josie about how she feels. What other actions may have solved her problem? Select all.

• Confront Josie in front of their classmates

• Write Josie a note explaining how she feels

• Ask Josie nicely where she went

• Ignore Josie

Why didn't Trish talk to her mom right away?

• She was too upset to talk

• She doesn't think her mom will be able to help

• Her brother already talked to her mom

• Her mom's voice is too loud

What is the theme of the story, "left out"?

• The value of having multiple friends

• The importance of communication in friendship

• The dangers of ignoring problems

• The fear of snakes

Why might Trish be glad she talked to Josie instead of ignoring her? Select all.

• Trish didn't feel left out anymore

• Josie didn't get mad at Trish for ignoring her

• Josie and Trish were still friends

• Trish wasn't mean to her friend

What would NOT have happened if Trish ignored Josie, like she originally planned?

• Trish continued to feel bad about being left out by her friends

• Trish and Josie stopped being friends and never played together again

• Trish and Josie began fighting and wouldn't talk to each other

• Trish learned her friend didn't leave her out of something fun