Mrs. Majeska and the Lost Gloves

Based on paragraphs 5 and 6, which sentence best contrasts Mrs. Majeska and the children?

• Mrs. Majeska wants to clean the glove but the children do not

• Mrs. Majeska is happy to see the glove while the children are not

• Mrs. Majeska is sorry for the glove owner but the children are not

• Mrs. Majeska understands the value of the glove while the children do not

Mrs. Majeska's actions in paragraphs 7 and 8 most contribute to the development of the central idea by showing that she _

• is content that the gloves are back together

• thinks she is silly for worrying about the gloves

• considers taking the gloves home for herself

• cleans off the gloves to make them easy to find

What does the point of view in paragraph 11 help the reader to understand?

• an owner's joy in finding the gloves

• a housewife's eagerness to put the gloves to use

• Mrs. Majeska's concern that a puppy might chew the gloves

• Mrs. Majeska's surprise that someone took the gloves

How do paragraphs 3 and 4 foreshadow the ending of the story?

• by emphasizing that a single glove is of little use

• by showing that Mrs. Majeska is careful when picking up the glove

• by emphasizing that nobody cares about a lost glove

• by showing that Mrs. Majeska is worried about the owner of the glove

What can the reader infer about Mrs. Majeska in paragraph 9?

• She is nervous that the gloves will not be found by their owner

• She is scared by the boy who is riding on the bike

• She is concerned about what the boy and the two ladies think of her

• She is upset by the old ladies who walk past her

Which word best describes Mrs. Majeska in paragraph 10?

• proud

• stubborn

• regretful

• energized

Based on paragraphs 5 and 6, which sentence best contrasts Mrs. Majeska and the children?

• Mrs. Majeska wants to clean the glove but the children do not.

• Mrs. Majeska is sorry for the glove owner but the children are not.

• Mrs. Majeska is happy to see the glove while the children are not.

• Mrs. Majeska understands the value of the glove while the children do not.

Mrs. Majeska’s actions in paragraphs 7 and 8 most contribute to the development of the central idea by showing that she

• is content that the gloves are back together

• considers taking the gloves home for herself

• thinks she is silly for worrying about the gloves

• cleans off the gloves to make them easy to find

How do paragraphs 3 and 4 foreshadow the ending of the story?

• by emphasizing that a single glove is of little use

• by emphasizing that nobody cares about a lost glove

• by showing that Mrs. Majeska is careful when picking up the glove

• by showing that Mrs. Majeska is worried about the owner of the glove

Which word best describes Mrs. Majeska in paragraph 10?

• proud

• restless

• stubborn

• regretful