Unit 1 Assessment: The Terror on Green Street

Why does Frankie hide in a tree in paragraph 1?

• He wants to ride home alone because he is mad at his friends.

• He wants to keep his friendship with a neighborhood dog a secret.

• He wants to protect his friends from riding past a dangerous dog.

• He wants to keep his fear of a neighborhood dog a secret.

Read this sentence from paragraph 1: "To avoid getting anywhere near the animal, Frankie often crossed to ride on the opposite side of the street." What is the meaning of opposite as it is used in this sentence?

• other

• same

• smaller

• larger

Which detail best shows that Frankie is worried Mike will learn his secret?

• Frankie stops riding his bike to catch his breath.

• Frankie hopes that Mike will leave him alone.

• Frankie says the dog is the reason he is hurrying.

• Frankie agrees to follow Mike down the street.

PART A: In paragraph 10, why does Mike start to laugh until Frankie's face turns red?

• He is making fun of Frankie.

• He wants to make Frankie angry.

• He thinks Frankie is joking at first.

• He is having a good time with Frankie.

PART B: Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• "He said, 'What's the matter? Why are you so upset?'" (paragraph 5)

• "Mike was not going to stop asking questions." (paragraph 8)

• "His smile vanished and he said, 'Oh, you are serious? Sorry!'" (paragraph 10)

• "Mike waved for Frankie to follow him, but Frankie refused to budge." (paragraph 11)

What detail best supports the idea that Frankie begins to trust Mike?

• "He looked back at the white monster, still barking madly." (paragraph 8)

• "Mike waved for Frankie to follow him, but Frankie refused to budge." (paragraph 11)

• "The closer they got to Snowball, the louder she barked, and the slower Frankie pedaled." (paragraph 14)

• "He wanted to cry, or run away, but Mike was not afraid, so he continued." (paragraph 14)

Fill in one bubble in each row to show which event happened in the beginning, middle, or end of the story.

Reread paragraphs 15 and 16. How do Frankie's feelings toward Snowball change? Support your inference with text evidence.

PART A: What is one way Frankie changes by the end of the story?

• He shows bravery by overcoming his fears.

• He learns to keep secrets from friends.

• He becomes a more skilled bike rider.

• He learns to train a dog.

PART B: Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• Frankie continues to hide in the tree.

• Frankie likes the sound of dogs barking.

• Frankie rides his bike in front of Snowball's house.

• Frankie feels worse after telling Mike about his fear.