Jenna and the Black Cat

The passage describes Jenna’s problem of finding a black kitten in a tree. How does Jenna solve the problem?

• She lets Erica climb up and get the cat.

• She and Erica coax the kitten out of the tree.

• She walks quickly past the tree and runs away.

• She climbs up the tree and gets the cat.

After reading the passage, what can you conclude about Jenna?

• She has many superstitious beliefs, but she isn’t afraid of black cats.

• She is very superstitious but also thoughtful and kind.

• She wants to become less superstitious and more like Erica.

• She is so superstitious that she is impossible to be around.

The primary purpose of the passage is to describe

• how Erica and Jenna became friends and make a good team

• the importance of being a good friend and helping others

• why people who are superstitious are afraid of so many things

• how a superstitious girl deals with finding a black cat

The passage describes Jenna's problem of finding a black kitten in a tree. How does Jenna solve the problem?

• She lets Erica climb up and get the cat.

• She and Erica coax the kitten out of the tree.

• She walks quickly past the tree and runs away.

• She climbs up the tree and gets the cat.

The purpose of this passage is to describe...

• how Erica ad Jenna became good friends and made a good team.

• the importance of being a good friend and helping others

• why people who are superstitious are afraid of so many things

• how a superstitious girl deals with finding a black cat

Why do you think that Jenna “held back” when she first saw the kitten?

• She is superstitious and afraid of black cats.

• She was hungry.

• She wanted to play soccer.

What is the main theme of the story 'Jenna and the Black Cat'?

• Friendship and overcoming fears

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Competition and rivalry

Which character trait best describes Jenna in the story?

• Brave

• Superstitious

• Careless

• Indifferent

What literary device is primarily used in 'Jenna and the Black Cat' to highlight Jenna's internal conflict?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Personification

In the story, how does Jenna's perception of black cats change?

• She becomes more afraid of them

• She learns to appreciate them

• She remains indifferent

• She decides to avoid them