Excerpt from A Scrap and a Robe

Which statement best expresses a theme of the story?

• A. It is wise to work in secret if a dream is not supported by relatives.

• B. Working with new people can be scary, but will become easier over time.

• C. Beautiful objects can bring happiness, but they are often not worth the price.

• D. Determination and creative thinking can help people overcome challenges.

In paragraph 1, what does the phrase “like a flame” help the reader to understand about the cloth?

• A. its size and how much it weighs

• B. its color and how it moves

• C. its temperature and its direction

• D. its pattern and its use

What do the details in paragraph 3 show about Sali?

• A. She is thoughtful and creative.

• B. She is greedy and demanding.

• C. She is careful and ambitious.

• D. She is strange and secretive.

What does paragraph 13 reveal about Sali's point of view?

• Sali is worried that all of her work will be wasted if she cannot complete her project.

• Sali is eager to learn new skills so that she can take care of herself like a grownup.

• Sali is delighted to keep her secret and surprise her family with her new dlokibani

• Sali is unsure and does not have a detailed plan to have the dolkibani made.

What can the reader infer about the shopkeeper and the tailor?

• They are clever and proud.

• They are tense and distracted.

• They are silly and foolish.

• They are fair and generous.

How do paragraphs 7 and 17 contribute to the structure of the story?

• They foreshadow an important choice Sali makes later.

• They explain why Sali wants a new dress.

• They show the actions Sali takes to solve her problem.

• They Provide details about the shopkeeper and the tailor.

Which quotation best supports a theme of the story?

• A. “ ‘Why do you stand so long at the door?’ he asked.” (paragraph 6)

• B. “ ‘You’ve worked well for this cloth, Sali,’ he said.” (paragraph 11)

• C. “Sali rushed straight home with her treasure.” (paragraph 12)

• D. “Then he started cutting the billows of orange fabric.” (paragraph 19)