Understanding Characters and Events

Read the following passage: "The sun was setting, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink. Sarah watched from her window, feeling a sense of calm wash over her." What can you infer about Sarah's feelings from this passage?

• Sarah feels anxious.

• Sarah feels calm.

• Sarah feels angry.

• Sarah feels excited.

In the story "The Brave Little Turtle", why did the turtle decide to leave the safety of her home?

• To find food.

• To explore the world.

• To find a new home.

• To help a friend in need.

Read the following sentence: "Tommy was delighted when he saw the new bike in the garage." What does the word "delighted" indicate about Tommy's feelings?

• Tommy is scared.

• Tommy is excited.

• Tommy is confused.

• Tommy is sad.

In the story "The Lost Puppy", how does the puppy's action of straying from home affect the sequence of events?

• It leads to the puppy finding a new family.

• It causes the puppy to get lost and then be found by a kind stranger.

• It results in the puppy remaining lost forever.

• It makes the puppy return home immediately.

Read the following passage: "The rains poured down, and Lily watched the streets turn into rivers. She sighed, knowing that her plans to go to the park had been ruined." What can you infer about Lily's plans?

• Lily planned to go to the beach.

• Lily planned to go to the park.

• Lily planned to stay indoors.

• Lily planned to visit a friend.

What motivates the fox to deceive the crow in the story "The Clever Fox"?

• The fox wants to make a new friend.

• The fox is hungry and wants the cheese.

• The fox wants to teach the crow a lesson.

• The fox is bored and wants to play.

Read the following sentence: "Jenny was puzzled by the strange noise coming from the attic." What does the word "puzzled" indicate about Jenny's feelings?

• Jenny is happy.

• Jenny is confused.

• Jenny is angry.

• Jenny is excited.

How does the cat's curiosity lead to a new adventure in the story "The Adventurous Cat"?

• The cat finds a hidden treasure.

• The cat gets lost and finds a new friend.

• The cat decides to stay at home.

• The cat learns to swim.

Read the following passage: "The wind was howling through the trees, and Mark shivered as he pulled his coat tightly around him." What can you infer about the weather?

• The weather is sunny and warm.

• The weather is windy and cold.

• It is raining heavily.

• Snow is falling lightly.

In the story "The Helpful Ant", how does the ant's decision to help the grasshopper affect the outcome of the story?

• The grasshopper learns to be self-sufficient.

• The grasshopper remains lazy and ungrateful.

• The grasshopper becomes friends with the ant.

• The grasshopper finds a new home.