Comprehension Check

Miss Fry says "How lucky for us" two times in the story. What does this show you about Miss Fry?

• She is silly and strong.

• She is kind and caring.

• She is funny and forgetful.

Where does MOST of this story take place?

• in a house

• at a school

• at a pet shop

Miss Fry says "What a wonderful pet" three times. What does this tell you about Miss Fry?

• She really wants a pet.

• She likes all kinds of animals.

• She only likes three kinds of animals.

What does Miss Fry do that helps solve the problem?

• She finds new homes for all of the pets.

• She makes students take turns caring for the pets.

• She lets her students leave their pets at school all year.

What happens at the end of the story?

• Miss Fry feeds all the pets.

• Miss Fry puts the cricket in her garden.

• Miss Fry takes all of the pets home with her.

Read the paragraph below.

Most birds build nests for their eggs. But on the ice in Antarctica, there are no twigs or leaves. There is no grass or mud. Nothing to build a nest with. Nothing but snow and ice.

What is the paragraph MOSTLY about?

• why grass does not grow in Antarctica

• why birds in Antarctica cannot build nests

• why most birds build nests of twigs and leaves

• why most nests are made of twigs, leaves, grass, and mud

What is the last part of the article MOSTLY about?

• the junior penguin learning to find a mate

• the junior penguin learning to care for an egg

• the junior penguin learning to trumpet messages

• the junior penguin learning to take care of himself

Which word best describes Grandma's personality?

• angry

• patient

• energetic

• plain

What is the main theme of the passage about Miss Fry and her pets?

• Responsibility and care

• Adventure and excitement

• Mystery and suspense

• Friendship and loyalty

In the story, why does Miss Fry allow students to leave their pets at school?

• To teach them responsibility

• To keep the pets safe

• To make the classroom lively

• To avoid taking them home