Caleb and the Scotch Bonnet POV

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1. Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

He knew his mom would like the shell, and he had to find out what the little round thing was.

What can the reader conclude about Caleb from this sentence?

• He was no longer interested in the shell

• He was curious about new things

• He was not sure if he should take the shell

• He had to find a place for the round thing

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2. What do Jason's questions in paragraph 13 suggest?

• Jason is trying to find out if Caleb liked books

• Jason does not know where Caleb is

• Jason is mocking Caleb because of where he is

• Jason is not paying attention to the books Caleb has

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3. Which words from paragraph 9 help the reader understand the meaning of the word blacklist?

• for being cool

• on high alert

• almost as spooky

• dismissed from a group

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4. By the end of the story, the reader can infer that Freddy has decided to

• not worry about what Jason thinks

• encourage Caleb to not go to the library again

• leave the group of friends completely

• add new rules to what is cool

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The story Caleb and the Scotch Bonnet is written in​ (a)  

• first person point of view
• second person point of view
• third person point of view

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In paragraph 13, taunted means ​ (a)  

• laughable
• question
• insult
• tease

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What is the theme in this selection?

• respect other people's property

• don't be greedy

• a good relationship requires some give and take

• no theme

The Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy’s basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time. She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts. His padded hands were so clumsy that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket. But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up.

• 1st person point of view 
• 2nd person point view
• 3rd person omniscient
• 3rd person limited

The farm next to ours is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gregg. The Greggs have two children, both of them boys. Their names are Philip and William. Sometimes I go over to their farm to play with them. I am a girl and I am eight years old. Philip is also eight years old. Last week something very funny happened. I am going to tell you about it as best as I can.

• 1st person point of view
• 2nd person point of view
• 3rd person omniscient
• 3rd person limited

Harold Davis took a deep breath and slowly started to peel the gauze from the wound on his grandmother’s leg. “Hold on, Grandma. I’m almost done,” He said quietly. “Don’t worry, baby. It doesn’t hurt too much,” she replied, wincing slightly. “Just take your time.” Harold glanced up at his grandmother lying on the couch. He could tell she was in pain from the way she gripped the cushions, but still she managed to smile back at him.

• 1st person point of view
• 2nd person point of view
• 3rd person omniscient 
• 3rd person limited