Assessment: "The Thanksgiving Mystery"

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At the beginning of the story, the main character could be described as-

• Angry
• Disappointed
• Brave
• Excited

What is the character's main problem in the story?

• Thanksgiving dinner will not be ready on time.
• The pumpkin pie is missing.
• Football is too loud on the TV.
• Mom had to make an extra pie.

Which one of these events leads to the resolution in the story?

• They put five placemats on the table.
• The main character takes a bite of pumpkin pie.
• Rascal steals the pie and eats it.
• The family gathers together and shares what they were grateful for.

How is paragraph 9 important to the plot of the story?

• It shows that the family thinks Rascal is bad.
• It explains what the family had for dinner.
• It reveals how the conflict occurred in the story.
• It describes how the main character feels about pie.

What text evidence could show the main character's feelings towards pumpkin pie? Select TWO answers.

• "Even though I felt pretty full, I was ready for dessert."
• He walked into the kitchen and looked around, too.
• :"Good thing I made an extra pie," Mom said.
• "Where is Rascal?" Mom asked.
• "I'm thankful for...pumpkin pie!"