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Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.  
Based on what you have read, you can INFER  that:

• Albert threw down his lunchbox.
• Albert's job lasted over ten years.
• Losing his job made Albert upset.
• Albert lived in a house with his parents.

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Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 

• crazy
• happy
• irritable
• angry

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_____ does she go after school?
She goes home.

• What
• When
• Where
• Which

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A normal reaction to something sinister is

• nervousness.
• amusement.
• gratitude.

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Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What can be inferred?

• Hudson is an auto mechanic.
• Hudson enjoys his job.
• Hudson works as a plumber.
• Hudson is a car salesman.

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Bobby never realized how ignorant he had been about matters of the home until his wife got sick and he had to manage the house alone.           

• smart
• having complete awareness
• lacking knowledge or awareness
• having complete knowledge

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Read this paragraph. "Karina dropped off her things, then ran back to the beach to her lifeguard chair. She climbed up and took her position for the day, where she would watch the resort’s guests frolic in the water and look out for any potential danger. Some days she would grow bored, watching the same people do the same things over and over again. The job was quite repetitive, but she received steady pay, something that allowed her to continue living on the beautiful island." Based on this information, what can you conclude about Karina’s attitude toward living on the island? 

• She hated her job.
• She absolutely loved the job.
• The job was ok.

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What changes do you see in Esperanza in this chapter?

• She is accepting that she is poor now.

• She realizes that she no longer needs Miguel

• She is beginning to see that Marta might have good qualities.

• She is learning that being with family is what is important.

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Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."

Which clue lets the reader know Ryan is probably allergic to cats?

• Robert sees a big orange cat sitting on the couch

• Ryan begins to sneeze.

• Ryan's eyes get red and itchy, then he starts sneezing

• Robert is allergic to cats, too.

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What do the characters think happened to Tony Martson after he died?

• That he drank too fast

• That someone poisoned him

• That he was faking it

• That he tried to kill himself

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