Rachel and Grandma's Adventure

Why does Rachel feel nervous when following Grandma into the woods?

• She is afraid of the dark and the sounds of the forest.

• She thinks Grandma might be playing a trick on her.

• She doesn’t like spending time outdoors.

• She doesn’t understand why Grandma is taking her into the woods.

What is the main reason Grandma brings Rachel into the forest?

• To teach her how to find fireflies.

• To share a special experience with Rachel.

• To help Rachel get over her fear of the dark.

• To make Rachel exercise and walk outside.

What can you infer about Grandma based on how she introduces Rachel to the fireflies?

• She enjoys sharing magical experiences.

• She is strict and serious.

• She knows a lot about insects and their habitats.

• She prefers being alone instead of with family.

Which sentence best shows that Rachel has a strong imagination?

• “She and her sister are two of the fireflies.”

• “She starts writing a letter in her head.”

• “She was a little nervous.”

• “Grandma switches on a flashlight and starts walking.”

How does Rachel’s view of the fireflies change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• She starts out afraid and ends up feeling amazed and inspired.

• She starts out excited and ends up feeling disappointed.

• She begins uninterested but ends up learning new facts.

• She is scared the entire time and doesn’t enjoy the experience.

How does the setting help create the mood of the story?

• The dark forest makes the fireflies seem even more magical.

• The cold weather makes Rachel uncomfortable.

• The loud sounds of the forest make Rachel more excited.

• The open field makes Rachel feel lonely.

How does Rachel's relationship with her sister influence her thoughts about the fireflies?

• She connects the fireflies’ lights to how she and Claire communicate.

• She realizes she prefers spending time with Grandma instead.

• She decides she doesn’t miss Claire after all.

• She learns that fireflies remind her of scary stories.

Which statement best describes a theme of the passage?

• Special moments can bring people closer together.

• Nature is full of dangers.

• Siblings always fight, but they still care for each other.

• The best discoveries are made in books, not in real life.

How does Rachel's letter at the end of the story connect to what she experienced?

• It shows she values special moments and wants to share them.

• It proves that she likes writing more than exploring.

• It shows that she was unhappy with her trip.

• It suggests that she prefers spending time with Claire over Grandma.

What would most likely happen if Rachel did not go into the woods with Grandma?

• She wouldn’t have discovered how magical fireflies are.

• She would have learned about fireflies in school instead.

• She would have been happy to stay in bed and sleep.

• She would have found another way to communicate with Claire.