Mod A Mock Assessment

How does Dyamonde feel at the beginning of the story (Chapter 2)?

• Dyamonde feels happy about her mom taking her clothes.

• Dyamonde feels excited about her mom taking her clothes.

• Dyamonde feels sad about her mom taking her clothes.

• Dyamonde feels angry about her mom taking her clothes.

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ELA.3.R.1.1

How does Dyamonde feel at the end of the story (Chapter 11)?

• Dyamonde feels sad for her friend.

• Dyamonde feels worried for her friend.

• Dyamonde feels happy about helping her friend.

• Dyamonde feels excited about getting her clothes.

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ELA.3.R.1.1

Select the sentence that shows why Dyamonde’s feelings change.

• Dyamonde wears the same shirt to school the next day.

• Dyamonde ran to the bathroom and slammed the door.

• Isabel's apartment caught on fire and was destroyed.

• Dyamonde learned it was better to give than to receive.

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ELA.3.R.1.1

How does the passage develop the theme that you should appreciate what you have ?

• Dyamonde's mom teaches her a lesson by only giving her what she needs.

• Tameeka shows off her brand new pink sneakers.

• Free helps pass out flyers.

• Mrs. Cordell donates her jacket.

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ELA.3.R.1.2

Which sentence from the story best supports the theme that it's better to give than to receive?

• Dyamonde was careful to be quiet as a mouse that evening. She did all her homework without complaining even once." (p. 36)

• Damaris shrugged. "You can't buy much with five dollars these days," she said. "Besides, this is for a good cause." (p. 80)

• "No, I'm serious. I tell her nice, but, you know. She's my mom, and it's her job to get me whatever I need." (p. 4)

• Dyamonde wasn't sure how she felt about that. She liked looking special. What would it feel like to see Isabel in some of her favorite clothes? (p. 64)

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ELA.3.R.1.2

Which sentence should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Dyamonde wanted red sneakers.

• The librarian printed extra flyers.

• Free lived close by to Dyamonde.

• At first, Dyamonde thought it was more important to get what she wanted.

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ELA.3.R.3.2.a

Read this sentence from the passage.

Dyamonde threw her arms around her mother's waist and squeezed tighter than she ever had before.

How does the -s change the meaning of the word arm?

• It changes the meaning to “more than one arm.”

• It changes the meaning to “only one arm.”

• It changes the meaning to “less than one arm.”

• It changes the meaning to “happy arm.”

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ELA.3.V.1.2

What does the following passage show about Mrs. Cordell (p. 47)?

"I am asking you all to be thoughtful," added Mrs. Cordell, looking around at the entire class. "Just imagine how you'd feel if it were you."

• Mrs. Cordell is rude and mean.

• Mrs. Cordell is embarrassed and shy.

• Mrs. Cordell is kind and thoughtful.

• Mrs. Cordell is silly and funny.

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ELA.3.R.1.1

Read this sentence from the passage.

Dyamonde's hand flew to the spot, still wet, peeking out from behind the vest.

What does the word peeking mean as it is used in the sentence?

• hiding completely

• looking quickly

• showing slightly

• moving quickly

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ELA.3.V.1.3

Read this sentence from the passage.

A few minutes later, the librarian returned holding a big stack of fliers.

What does the word returned mean as it is used in the sentence?

• left the room

• came back

• gave away

• looked for

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ELA.3.V.1.3