Character Task Cards

How does Mateo and Ezra’s friendship change?

• A They go from competitors to friends.
• B They go from friends to teammates.
• C They go from strangers to close friends.

What character trait best describes Mateo and Ezra in the story? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

Part A: Zahira’s behavior suggests that she feels -

• A relief
• B proud
• C honored
• D disappointed

Part B: Which line best supports the correct answer in Part A?

• A Her heart was fluttering.
• B Like a movie, she saw all the moments before this.
• C The injuries she worked through.
• D And every single effort over the last few months

Ada’s behavior toward Aisha suggests that she -

• A remains calm under pressure
• B has a hard time standing up for herself
• C usually gets mad quickly
• D is jealous of her friend

What conclusion can be drawn about the character of Aisha? Support your answer with evidence from the journal entry.

Part A: What conclusion can be drawn about how Rafael most likely feels seeing the astronauts?

• A He feels happy.
• B He feels excited.
• C He feels proud.
• D He feels confident.

Part B: Which detail best supports the correct answer in Part A?

• A Rafael was so excited to be visiting NASA with his grandparents.
• B They’d landed just outside of Fort Lauderdale yesterday morning.
• C They had spent the day touring the grounds waiting for the space shuttle launch.
• D Rafael had always dreamed of this.

Based on her thoughts throughout the story, how does Carlena most likely feel in the middle?

• A Upset her locker is so messy.
• B Panicked that she lost her folder.
• C Concerned she’ll get a bad grade.
• D Relieved to find her folder.

What conclusion can be made about Carlena?

• A She never can find anything.
• B She struggles with her schoolwork.
• C She wants to do well in school.
• D She usually is very organized.