Shell by Cynthia Rylant

Who is the author of the short story "Shells"?

• J.K. Rowling

• Cynthia Rylant

• Roald Dahl

• Suzanne Collins

Why did Michael go to live with his Aunt Esther?

• He wanted to attend a new school.

• His parents had died.

• He was on vacation.

• He was running away from home.

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How long had Michael and Esther been living together?

• One year

• Six months

• Three months

• Two years

Where did Esther live?

• In a house in the countryside

• In a condominium in a wealthy section of Detroit

• In a small apartment in New York

• In a cabin in the mountains

What did Michael still smell in Esther's living room?

• His father's cologne

• His mother's talc

• His sister's perfume

• His brother's aftershave

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What did Esther insist on after her only sister died?

• Moving to a new city

• Taking care of Michael

• Selling her condominium

• Traveling the world

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Why did Michael hate Esther?

• She was different from his mother and father.

• She was kind to him.

• She allowed him to use her phone.

• She was always cheerful.

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What did Michael buy from the pet store?

• A dog

• A cat

• A hermit crab

• A fish

How did Esther react when Michael showed her the hermit crab?

• She ignored it.

• She was surprised and poked the crab's claws.

• She was scared and ran away.

• She laughed and clapped her hands.

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What did Michael's aunt say about the hermit crab?

• She thought it was cute.

• She didn't understand the attraction to it.

• She wanted one for herself.

• She was excited to see it.

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