MPJH 7th Grade RLA Fiction Gone Again

1. What is the main conflict Kiera faces at the beginning of the story?

• A. She is nervous about trying new food.

• B. She feels embarrassed by her family.

• C. She is upset about having to move again.

• D. She doesn’t want to talk to new neighbors.

Answer explanation

Kiera is emotionally overwhelmed by yet another move, which has caused her to lose meaningful items and relationships.

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2. Which sentence best supports the idea that Kiera is having a hard time adjusting to her new home?

• A. “They’d even lit a candle and set out a vase of freshly cut flowers.”

• B. “Kiera squeezed her fingernails into her palms as hard as she could.”

• C. “The teddy bear fell out of the plane.”

• D. “They’d pointed at the Starbucks she could walk to after school.”

Answer explanation

The physical action of squeezing her palms shows Kiera is holding back intense emotion—clear evidence of her internal struggle.

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3. Read the sentence from the story:
“Kiera had said goodbye to so many people she thought her heart must look like Swiss cheese.”
This sentence is an example of —

• A. metaphor

• B. hyperbole

• C. simile

• D. personification

Answer explanation

The phrase uses "like" to compare her heart to Swiss cheese, making it a simile.

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4. What is most likely the author’s purpose for including the list of Kiera’s lost belongings?

• A. To show Kiera is careless with her things

• B. To reveal her deep emotional attachment to her past

• C. To explain why moving is difficult for her parents

• D. To show how much Kiera dislikes cleaning and packing

Answer explanation

The list of sentimental items highlights Kiera’s strong emotional connections to her past homes and friends, reinforcing her grief about moving.

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5. Which sentence from the passage shows that Kiera is beginning to change her perspective?

• A. “Stupid lasagna.”

• B. “Because really, what was the point?”

• C. “She remembered the feeling when they got word her dad was OK.”

• D. “She figured she’d chew and swallow as fast as she could.”

Answer explanation

This sentence marks a turning point where Kiera begins to recall positive, emotional memories tied to her past and her family, opening the door to a shift in perspective.

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6. What is the meaning of the word reckoning as it is used in this sentence?
‘And when you unpacked, there was the reckoning of everything that didn’t make it…’

• A. Judgment or realization

• B. Inventory or list

• C. A collection of broken items

• D. A punishment for past mistakes

Answer explanation

In this context, "reckoning" refers to the emotional realization or accounting of what has been lost during the move.

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7. What theme is best supported by the events in the story?

• A. Moving often leads to sadness and regret.

• B. Trying new food can help you make friends.

• C. Family should always come before friends.

• D. Change can bring unexpected comfort and growth.

Answer explanation

Kiera starts the story full of sorrow about change, but by the end, she finds unexpected comfort and meaning in memories and connections, showing personal growth.

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8. How does the lasagna serve as a symbol in the story?

• A. It represents Kiera’s dislike for her new home.

• B. It shows that Kiera doesn’t like her neighbors.

• C. It triggers memories that help her appreciate what she still has.

• D. It symbolizes everything she’s lost during her moves.

Answer explanation

The lasagna unlocks warm, important memories that help Kiera reconnect with her past in a positive way, prompting her emotional shift.

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9. Why does Kiera say the lasagna is “the best she’s ever had”?

• A. She wants to be polite to Ron and Anna.

• B. She realizes she’s eaten it during important moments in her life.

• C. She decides to give her new home a real chance.

• D. She is trying to please her parents.

Answer explanation

The lasagna brings back powerful memories tied to meaningful people and moments, making it emotionally significant.

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10. What does Kiera’s reaction to the lasagna reveal about her character?

• A. She is learning to be more open with others.

• B. She is beginning to understand the importance of memory and connection.

• C. She is proud of her cooking skills.

• D. She wants to impress her new neighbors.

Answer explanation

Her emotional shift reveals that Kiera is learning to focus on what she carries with her rather than what she’s lost, showing growth and reflection.

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