My What is Showing?

Jen’s actions at school suggest that she —

• is shy around people she does not know well

• cares about what people think of her

• does not like searching for information

• has only a few friends in her class

The reader can tell that "My What Is Showing?" is realistic fiction because it —

• exaggerates the abilities of the main character

• tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation

• tells about events that could happen in life today

• describes events and actions that took place long ago

Jen’s main conflict is resolved when —

• Mrs. Warden answers her question

• she learns what her epidermis is

• Joey says her epidermis is showing

• she covers herself entirely with clothing

In paragraph 14, what does the word hesitated mean?

• Paused

• Shivered

• Imagined

• Shouted

Who is the narrator of this story?

• Jen

• Joey

• Megan

• An outside observer

In paragraph 3, what is the most likely reason Joey whispers?

• He wants to make sure Jen understands him

• He does not want others to notice Jen’s epidermis

• He does not want the bus driver to hear what he says

• He wants Jen to think epidermis means something shocking.

By the end of the story, what can the reader conclude about Joey and Jen’s relationship?

• They spend little time together.

• They often fight with each other.

• They share many common interests.

• They enjoy playing jokes on each other.

Which of these is the best summary of the story?

• Jen thinks her epidermis is exposed while she is at school, but she laughs when she finds out that the word just means 'skin.' Then she waits until dinnertime to share a difficult word that she learned with Joey.

• Joey tells Jen her epidermis is showing, which worries her because she does not know what the word means. After learning that it means 'skin,' she surprises Joey by telling him that his proboscis is showing.

• Jen feels like people are laughing at her because her epidermis is showing. When she looks up the word in the dictionary, she laughs. Then she tells Megan about a plan she has made.

• After Joey scares Jen by saying her epidermis is showing, Jen asks her teacher Mrs. Warden about it. Then Jen and Megan spend all morning trying to learn what an epidermis is.

Jen covers herself up before coming into the dining room most likely because she wants to —

• stop thinking about whether her skin is showing

• find out whether Joey knows the meaning of epidermis

• help Joey understand how his comment made her feel at school

• show Joey that she now knows the meaning of epidermis

What lesson does Jen likely learn from her experience with the word 'epidermis'?

• It's important to ask for help when you don't understand something.

• Words can often have meanings that are different from what one might expect.

• Keeping secrets from friends can lead to misunderstandings.

• One should always be prepared for quizzes at school.