The Guinea Pig

What is the setting of the passage?

• a pet store

• a classroom

• a pet’s cage

• a playground

Why do the children feel gloomy at the beginning of the passage?

• It is raining outside.

• A pet visits their class.

• Jason has a pet guinea pig.

• The guinea pig is in a cage.

Read the sentence from the passage. "This was a special day because it was rare to have pets in class." Which word from the sentence helps to show what rare means?

• special

• because

• pets

• class

Read the paragraph from the passage. “You will all get a turn,” said Mr. Garcia. He handed the guinea pig to Paula. She was cautious. She held it carefully. It was warm and soft. Which word from the paragraph helps you know what cautious means?

• handed

• carefully

• warm

• soft

Part A: What does Jason do at the end of the passage?

• He asks Mr. Garcia to help Paula.

• He tries to make Paula feel better.

• He asks Paula to visit his guinea pig.

• He tells Paula he will get her a guinea pig.

Part B: Which sentence tells what Jason says at the end of the passage?

• I have a guinea pig at home.

• My guinea pig is my friend.

• He is a great pet.

• It was a great friend for the day.