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In the story, Ollie scrunches his nose when he hears about Marisol’s peanut butter and jelly burrito. What does the word scrunches mean?

• hurts

• squeezes

• wrinkles

• scratches

What is the most important reason that the author describes what Marisol is wearing in the beginning of the story?

• to tell more about who Marisol is

• to tell which colors Marisol likes best

• to show how Marisol starts to doubt herself

• to show why Marisol's brother thinks she is smart

Why does Marisol try to match?

• she wants others to like her

• she wants to prove she can do it

• she wants her parents to get her a puppy

• she wants to play pirates with her friends

What happens after Marisol tries to match?

• she enjoys trying new food

• she feels upset the whole day

• she draws her favorite piece of art

• she feels angry that her teacher left her a note

Who is the main character in the story?

• Ms. Apple

• Tato

• Marisol

• Ollie

What was the problem in the story?

• Marisol feels left out.

• Marisol likes to match.

• Marisol wanted a puppy.

• Marisol is in quarantine.

What is the BEST main idea for this story?

• Marisol's family liked her just as she was. When she asked her parents for a puppy, they took her to the pound to get one.

• Marisol's parents took her to the pound to pick a puppy. She found one that was different from the others.

• Marisol liked wearing polka dots with stripes, unlike other girls in her class. She also ate peanut butter and jelly burritos, which was different from other kids in school. Marisol did many things that were different.

• Because Marisol was different from the kids in her class, she felt left out. She tried to change who she was to fit in, but it made her unhappy. Her teacher, Ms. Apply told her it was okay to be different.

What was the solution in the story?

• Marisol played with Tato

• Marisol's teacher reminded her it is okay to be different.

• Marisol got a puppy.

• Marisol was unhappy.

Who is Mrs. Hernandez's favorite Football team?

• Houston Texans

• Grand Prairie Gophers

• Dallas Cowboys

• LA Chargers

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