Pet in a Pocket

How is the problem in the passage resolved?

• The judges award all the ribbons.

• The judges create a new prize for Fuzzy.

• The judges give a ribbon to Maria’s hamster.

• The judges give a ribbon to Jacob’s hamster.

If the story needed a new title, which would be BEST?

• A. A Most Unusual Pet

• B. A Difficult Decision

• C. Do You Really Have a Pet?

• D. What Will the Judges Think?

Which event in the story contributes to the rising action?

• holding the largest hamster

• looking at the furriest hamster

• examining the wheels in the hamster cage

• waiting for the mother to bring the hamster

Which statement BEST summarizes the story?

• A. Kayla wanted everyone to win.

• B. Kayla’s mom was late bringing Fuzzy.

• C. Kayla saw two of her friends win ribbons.

• D. Kayla appreciates all of the hamsters for their special qualities.

Why is Kayla worried at the beginning of the story?

• A. She is afraid that her pet will get lost.

• B. She is nervous about participating in the contest.

• C. She is anxious to show off her pet to her friends.

• D. She is waiting for her mother to bring her hamster.

Which statement BEST describes the moral of the passage?

• Everyone can win a contest.

• Small animals can also be special.

• Everyone can compete in pet contests.

• Small animals can be carried in pockets.

What is the MAIN problem in the passage?

• Will Jacob’s hamster impress the judges?

• Will Maria’s hamster win for most beautiful fur?

• Will Kayla’s mom be proud if Kayla’s hamster wins a ribbon?

• Will Kayla’s hamster win a ribbon if he is not the largest or most furry?

The judges awarded Kayla’s hamster a prize because they believed

• it was very unusual.

• it was the most beautiful pet.

• every pet should receive an award.

• there should be at least one extra prize.

What is a theme of the story?

• Winning is not everything.

• Bragging does not bring success.

• You should not judge a book by its cover.

• Everybody is special in their own way.