The Kirks by Lynn Frankel

When does this story take place? Where does it take place? How do you know?

• The story takes place in the 19th century in London, as indicated by the historical references and setting descriptions.

• The story takes place in the future on Mars, as suggested by the futuristic technology and space travel elements.

• The story takes place in ancient Greece, as evidenced by the mythological characters and ancient settings.

• The story takes place in modern-day New York, as shown by the contemporary lifestyle and cityscape.

How does this information about the Kirks help you understand the story’s setting?

• It provides historical context.

• It describes the physical environment.

• It introduces the main characters.

• It explains the plot development.

What is the mood at this point in the story? How do you feel while reading the story?

• Happy and joyful

• Sad and melancholic

• Tense and suspenseful

• Calm and peaceful

Why can’t Mr. and Mrs. Kirk go to Janey’s game?

• They are busy with work.

• They are out of town.

• They are not feeling well.

• They forgot about the game.

Why does the author describe the shoes that the volleyball players are wearing?

• To highlight their brand

• To emphasize their importance in the game

• To describe their appearance

• To compare them with other sports shoes

How does the author create an exciting mood on this page?

• By using vivid imagery and dynamic verbs

• By describing a calm and serene setting

• By focusing on character development

• By providing historical context

How did the story end? Does the story have a moral or theme?

• The story ended happily with a clear moral.

• The story ended sadly without any moral.

• The story ended with a twist and no clear theme.

• The story ended ambiguously with a strong theme.

Who are the main characters? Explain. Hint: Clues you can use are on almost every page!

• The main characters are Tom and Jerry.

• The main characters are Harry and Hermione.

• The main characters are Sherlock and Watson.

• The main character is Janey

In this story, what things in the future are different than they are today? Hint: For clues, see pages 210, 211, and 214.

• Technology advancements

• Environmental changes

• Social structures

• All of the above

Why do you think Janey’s brother and parents make the effort to see her game? Hint: For a clue, see page 216.

• Because they love her and want to support her.

• Because they have nothing else to do.

• Because they are forced to go.

• Because they want to criticize her performance.