J.K. Rowling makes her own Magic

In paragraph 2, Rowling describes not being able to write down her ideas as “a blessing in disguise." What does this phrase mean in this sentence?

• She was able to dream up elaborate costumes and situations for the different characters.

• She realized that she would have a hard time remembering her ideas.

• She was able to keep her ideas concealed from the people around her.

• She realized that what seemed like a limitation at the time was actually a benefit in the end.

Which BEST describes how the author develops the idea that writing and publishing Harry Potter was a difficult experience?

• by describing Rowling's life before the Harry Potter books came out

• by relating Rowling's surprise at the success of the Harry Potter books

• by explaining how the idea for the Harry Potter books came about

• by comparing the Harry Potter books with other books

Which information in the text suggests a reason that Rowling had difficulty finding a publisher?

• Rowling used a literary agent to help her in the process.

• The finished manuscript was different from Rowling's original idea.

• It took Rowling five years to write the first Harry Potter book.

• Some parents were concerned that the books are too dark for children.

In which paragraph does the author develop the claim that Rowling was not prepared for the success of her book?

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 6

Read this sentence from paragraph 2

Which words from the sentence are the BEST clues to the meaning of the word manuscript

• work, night

• admits, resemble

• began, finished

• book, pages

Select TWO phrases from below that establish the chronological structure of paragraph 1

• In the mid 1990's

• J.K. Rowling had a fairly typical life

• She was mom to a daughter

• At times,

• In, 1997,

Read this sentence from paragraph 3

What does the phrase at a premium indicate about Rowling's spare time?

• It was social

• It was relaxing

• It was valuable

• It was enjoyable

Read this statement about what Rowling thought before her book was published.

Explain whether or not Rowling understand the situation clearly and correctly. Use information from the text to support your response

What is the connotation of using the word" scrawny" in paragraph 2?

• negative

• positive