Which quotation from Caleb’s Story best explains why John is uncomfortable around Cassie when they first meet?

• “When you look at Cassie, she asks a question. Always. This didn’t work for John.”

• “John stared at his teacup. Then, muttering under his breath, he got up and left the room.”

• "Grandfather smiled. He leaned over and took Cassie's foot, sticking out from under the daybed."

• “A strange man has come to the farm. Cassie found him first."

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Which inference can be made about John in Caleb’s Story?

• He is hiding something from the adults.

• He feels that Caleb’s journal writing is silly.

• He welcomes all of Cassie’s questions.

• He questions his decision to visit the family.

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Which quotation from the text best supports inference that John is hiding something from the adults?

• “He took a medicine bottle out of his pocket when Sarah wasn’t looking and took a pill.”

• “John’s lips were set in a thin line. He didn’t even look at my book.”

• "John ate quietly, not looking at anyone. Especially Cassie."

• “The man stared at Sarah for a moment. You could tell he thought about arguing with her.”

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In Caleb’s Story, Cassie insists that she saw someone behind the barn, even though her family thinks she is making things up. 

How does Cassie’s response develop a theme in the story?

• It shows the importance of believing in oneself even when doubted by others.

• It develops the theme that by being stubborn, one can change the behavior of others.

• It shows the value in being careful with whom one shares important information.

• It develops the theme that children can easily tell what is real from what is imagined.

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Which key details should be included in a summary of Chapter 4 of Caleb’s Story?

Select the two correct answers.

• In the morning, John does all of the chores around the house and barn.

• Papa decides the children should stay home from school. 

• The family learns that John is Papa’s long lost father.

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Which key details should be included in a summary of Chapter 3 of Caleb’s Story?

Select the two correct answers.

• Caleb wonders who John is and why he came to the farm.

• Seal and Min, the cats, both seem to take a liking to John.

• John eats with the family, reveals little about himself, and secretly takes medicine afterwards.

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In Sarah, Plain and Tall and Caleb’s Story, the author addresses the topic of family conflict.

 Which theme does the author build based on this topic?

• No matter their differences, family members support one another.

• As they grow older, children seek independence from their parents.

• Parents can help their children to succeed by allowing them to fail.

• Family members may grow apart if they do not spend time together.

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In Sarah, Plain and Tall and Caleb’s Story, the author addresses the topic of meeting new people.

 Which theme does the author build in both works based on this topic?

• Meeting new people can often be a learning experience.

• Meeting new people can make family members turn on each other.

• Meeting new people can help children accept their own flaws.

• Meeting new people can force adults to confront their mistakes.

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In Sarah, Plain and Tall and Caleb’s Story, the author addresses the topic of raising young children.

 Which theme does the author build in both works based on this topic and the details in the stories?

• Young children should be treated with kindness and patience but should not be spoiled.

• Young children do not need rules or responsibilities until they are older.

• Young children can decide for themselves the difference between right and wrong.

• Young children require a great number of friends so they can learn sharing and generosity.

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How are the events in Sarah, Plain and Tall and Caleb’s Story different?

• In Sarah, Plain and Tall someone new joins the family; in Caleb’s Story a long-lost relative rejoins the family.

• In Sarah, Plain and Tall, a family member leaves home and in Caleb’s Story someone joins the family.

• In the first story, a stranger brings the family closer together; in the second story, Cassie helps the family become close again.

• In the first story, Papa dislikes having a stranger in the home; in the second story, he welcomes a stranger into the home.

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