The Dot

After painting dots of different colors and sizes, what did Vashti paint?

• a dot by not painting a dot

• Landscapes

• Squiggles

Vashti's dots made quite a splash at what event?

• County Fair

• School art show

• The annual Paris Salon

A little boy loved Vashti's art, but could not even draw a straight line with what?

• The side of his show

• A level

• A ruler

What did Vashti ask the boy to do, after he drew a squiggle?

• "Please... sign it"

• "Draw a lot of dots"

• "Pay me for my autograph"

Read the sentence from the story:

"Art class was over, but Vashti sat glued to her chair."

What does "glued to her chair" mean?

• She sat in glue.

• She would not get up.

• She put glue on her paper.

How are the dots like the brush Vashti paints with?

• They are big.

• They are red.

• They fill the page.

How are Vashti and the boy different?

• The boy does not want to draw.

• Vashti's pictures are in an art show.

• Vashti does not try hard but the boy does.

How is Vashti different from her teacher?

• Vashti draws lots of dots.

• Vashti does not paint many pictures.

• The teacher does not think dots are art.

What does the phrase 'make your mark' mean in the context of the story 'The Dot'?

• To leave a physical mark on paper

• To create a significant impact

• To draw a dot

• To erase a mistake

In 'The Dot', what is Vashti's initial feeling towards drawing?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Frustrated

• Joyful