Freddie in the Shade

Which line from the story supports how Freddie feels at the beginning of the story?

• “‘And they love you. I mean, they really love you.’”

• “He had no interest in Minneapolis or anyone who lived there.”

• “Freddy darted to slide open the door...”

• “Puzzled, Freddy asked, ‘Why didn’t you mention it before?’”

What has Freddie learned by the end of the story?

• Change is a part of life and can be good.

• It’s better to answer questions than ask them.

• First impressions are usually correct.

• Simple is always best

Which line best demonstrates a theme of “Freddie in the Shade”?

• “She was nice enough, but things changed last year after Dad and Maggie got married.”

• “He had no interest in Minneapolis or anyone who lived there.”

• “‘Stuff changes all the time,’ she said. ‘How are sunglasses going to stop it?’”

• “Freddie was surprised at how much he looked forward to his job at the bakery.”

What has Freddie learned by the end of the story?

• Change is a part of life and can be good.

• It's better to answer questions than to ask them.

• First impressions are usually correct.

• Simple is always best.

How do Freddie's feelings about having a baby brother or sister change over the course of the story? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

Which line from the story supports how Freddie feels at the beginning of the story?

• ‘And they love you. I mean, they really love you.’

• ‘He had no interest in Minneapolis or anyone who lived there.’

• ‘Freddy darted to slide open the door...’

• ‘Puzzled, Freddy asked, ‘Why didn’t you mention it before?’’

What has Freddie learned by the end of the story?

• Change is a part of life and can be good.

• It’s better to answer questions than ask them.

• First impressions are usually correct.

• Simple is always best

Which line best demonstrates a theme of “Freddie in the Shade”?

• ‘She was nice enough, but things changed last year after Dad and Maggie got married.’

• ‘He had no interest in Minneapolis or anyone who lived there.’

• ‘Stuff changes all the time,’ she said. ‘How are sunglasses going to stop it?’

• ‘Freddie was surprised at how much he looked forward to his job at the bakery.’

What has Freddie learned by the end of the story?

• Change is a part of life and can be good.

• It's better to answer questions than to ask them.

• First impressions are usually correct.

• Simple is always best.

How do Freddie's feelings about having a baby brother or sister change over the course of the story?

• He becomes more accepting and excited.

• He remains indifferent throughout.

• He becomes more resentful.

• He feels increasingly anxious.