In the story, the puppy leaps into Marisol's lap. What does leaps mean?

• falls

• barks

• jumps

• sleeps

What is the most important reason that the author describes what Marisol is wearing in the beginning of the story?

• to tell more about who Marisol is

• to tell what colors Marisol likes best

• to show how Marisol starts to doubt herself

• to show why Marisol's brother thinks she's smart.

Why does Marisol try to match?

• She wants to look like her friends.

• She wants to prove she can do it.

• She wants her parents to get her a puppy.

• She wants to play soccer-playing pirates.

What happens after Marisol tries to match?

• She enjoys trying new food.

• She feels upset the whole day.

• She draws her favorite piece of art.

• She feels angry that her teacher left a note.

What lesson does Marisol learn?

• Be kind to people who are different from you.

• Be who you think others want you to be.

• Be the best at what you do.

• Be true to who you are.

The story starts, "My name is Marisol McDonald, and I don’t match. At least, that’s what everyone tells me." What is the narrator's point of view?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

• Fourth Person

What was the main setting of the story?

• Marisol's school

• the pet store

• the playground

• the park

Marisol's brother tells her that her pants and shirt "clash." What does clash mean?

• they match

• they look ugly and strange together

• beautiful

• colorful

Marisol's dad smiles and "winks" at her when she asks for a puppy. What does it mean to wink at someone?

• To wiggle your nose

• To stick out your tongue

• to pull on your ear

• blink one eye at someone when sharing a secret or joke

Marisol "suggests" playing soccer-pirates with her classmates. What does it mean to suggest something?

• to force someone to do what you want

• to ask a question

• to give ideas or plans for someone to think about

• to walk away from someone