Change is Coming

What detail in paragraph 10 emphasizes about Pip?

• Pip is a grumpy armadillo who doesn’t mind conflict.

• Pip is a caring armadillo concerned about his family.

• Pip likes to talk through issues before resorting to conflict.

• The animals see Pip as a leader who is not afraid to fight.

In paragraph 15, what does Lolene want the animals to do?

• Consider all the road’s impacts so the group can make plans.

• Think about how the road will affect Lolene personally.

• Come up with a plan to stop the road.

• Think about the problem and handle it themselves.

Lester’s comments in paragraph 4 show that he—

• Is an expert in human activity.

• Does not like armadillos.

• Is unafraid of conflict and willing to argue to defend his friends.

• Is known for charming personality.

What is the most likely reason Lolene puts Pip and Rodrigo together on the Education Subcommittee?

• She is hopeful they will become friends.

• Lolene hopes Rodrigo will teach Pip some manners.

• Lolene doesn't like Pip and puts him with Rodrigo to bother him.

• She knows if Rodrigo represents birds and Pip represents land animals, the committee will be strong and well-rounded.

Why doesn’t Rodrigo think the road is a problem?

• He doesn’t like Pip.

• Birds can easily fly over.

• He doesn’t care about others.

• He likes humans.

What is the best summary of paragraphs 1-8?

• Some animals discover that humans are building a road through their territory. They have a meeting and make plans to deal with the changes it will bring.

• Some animals notice strange activity in their valley. They investigate and discover humans are building a road. Lolene , a deer, calls a meeting to discuss the issue with the valley's animals.

• Upon discovering that humans plan to build a road in their valley, some animals make plans to fight to stop the road..

• Pip and Lester get into an argument when they discover that some humans are building a new road through their valley.

Why might the author have told this story from the perspective of animals?

• To help readers understand an important issue from a different perspective.

• To make the story seem funnier.

• To give the animals an opportunity to tell their own stories.

• The writer is an animal.

What can be concluded about Lolene from these sentences?

" Let's call a meeting," said Lolene sadly. "The other animals need to hear about this."

• Lolene is sad and hopes the other animals can fix the problem.

• Lolene is shy and quiet and wants to hear what others think.

• Lolene is bossy and demanding and likes to tell the other animals what to do.

• Lolene is a concerned leader of the animals who wants to make sure they are all informed and taken care of.

This story is told from which perspective?

• First Person

• Second person

• Third person omniscient

• Third person limited

What does the phrase “Let’s call a meeting” suggest about Lolene?

• She is indecisive.

• She is a leader.

• She is afraid.

• She is confused.