Talent Night

Which word best describes Kate in paragraphs 1-6?

• encouraging

• determined

• pleasant

• talented

What does Kate do that shows she has this character trait?

• She talks about all the different things that she knows how to do.

• She is very polite to Benjamin and their friends.

• She does not give up asking Benjamin questions.

• She is sure that Benjamin has a talent even when he is not sure.

Benjamin is known among his friends as someone who is helpful and a good leader. Which sentence best supports this description of Benjamin's character traits?

• "In the next few weeks, I write a zillion lists, make sure every item gets checked off, and ask a lot of people to do jobs." (Paragraph 23)

• "When the show begins, each person with an act knows his or her place in the lineup." (Paragraph 27)

• "Everybody contributed and cooperated to put together this marvelous night,' she announces." (Paragraph 30)

• "I wave sheepishly until someone grabs my arm and sticks my hand into the air to make me more noticeable." (Paragraph 32)

In paragraph 8, which statement best describes how Kate feels about Benjamin's joking? Think: what does Kate do in this paragraph?

• His joking bothers her.

• His joking amuses her.

• His joking makes her sad.

• His joking makes her scared.

Fill in the bubble before one sentence from the passage that shows how Benjamin reacts to his friends' conversation.

A) You're like the glue that holds us together," adds Tommy.

B) "Oh, great," I say. C) "Benjamin Belinski, Human Glue Gun."

D) But their comments get me thinking.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Fill in the blank to identify a character's trait.

Kate's character trait is ____________ and Benjamin's character trait is __________.

• leadership, leadership

• leadership, encouragement

• encouragement, leadership

• encouragement, encouragement

Which two motivations does Benjamin have to become the producer of the Talent Night?

• He wants to find a way he would not have to go on stage.

• He wants to use his talent for making good plans.

• He wants everyone to know how brilliant he is.

• He wants his family to see a wonderful show.

• He wants to make sure his friends have a great night.

What does Benjamin think at the beginning of the story?

• His friends do not think he is important.

• He would not be able to be a producer in the show.

• He does not have any special abilities.

• His friends are not telling him the truth about his talents.

What does benjamin figure out during the story?

• He has a talent for making complicated plans.

• It is all right if he does not have a special talent.

• His talent means he will never be in the spotlight.

• His friends respect him no matter what.