Kira-Kira Reading Test

What does "Kira-Kira" mean in Japanese?

• Sadness

• Beautiful

• Sparkling

• Hope

What is the name of the main character?

• Katie Takeshima

• Lynn Takashi

• Amber Suzuki

• Katie Nakamura

Why do the Takeshima family move from Iowa to Georgia?

• They wanted a vacation.

• Katie's mom got a job in Georgia.

• They were following relatives.

• They wanted to start a new life and find better work.

Who is Lynn?

• Katie's cousin

• Katie's older sister

• A neighbor

• Katie's teacher

What kind of factory does Katie's mother work at?

• Peanut factory

• Chicken hatchery

• Canning factory

• Fish market

What does Lynn dream of doing when she grows up?

• Being a singer

• Becoming a writer

• Owning a bookstore

• Going to college and owning a big house

What illness does Lynn develop?

• Leukemia

• Anemia

• Lymphoma

• Tuberculosis

What does Katie do to help her family during Lynn’s illness?

• She quits school.

• She works part-time at the hatchery.

• She takes care of her brother.

• She helps cook all the meals.

What does Katie’s father do after Lynn’s death?

• Cries every day

• Quits his job

• Trashes the car of a man who mistreated Lynn

• Sells their house

What is the overall tone of the book?

• Humorous

• Mysterious

• Reflective and emotional

• Magical