"The Glitter Trap"

Which trait best describes Sumiko throughout the story The Glitter Trap?

• Careless
• Curious
• Determined
• Forgetful

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Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A? Part A: Which trait best describes Sumiko throughout the story The Glitter Trap? Answer: Determined

• Sumiko yells at Toshi when she first sees her messy bookshelf.
• Sumiko gathers evidence, checks for clues, and sets a glitter trap to figure out who took her books.
• Sumiko feels annoyed when her books are not returned to the correct places.
• Sumiko sighs when she realizes she has to clean up the glitter at the end of the story.

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How does Toshi contribute to the plot of The Glitter Trap?

• He accuses Tomoko of taking Sumiko’s books, which causes an argument between the sisters.
• He distracts Sumiko so she stops looking for her missing books.
• He is revealed as the one who borrowed the books, which solves the mystery and resolves the main problem of the story.
• He helps Sumiko organize her bookshelf so the problem does not happen again.

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What is Toshi’s perspective about taking Sumiko’s books in The Glitter Trap?

• He believes taking the books is wrong because it causes trouble for others.
• He thinks borrowing books is the same as stealing them.
• He believes borrowing the books is acceptable because he wanted to read like his sister.
• He feels guilty because he was trying to hide the books from Sumiko.

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Part A
What is a theme of The Glitter Trap?

• It is better to solve problems on your own than ask for help.
• Younger siblings should not touch older siblings’ belongings.
• Misunderstandings can happen when people do not communicate clearly.
• Pets often cause problems without meaning to.

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Part B
Which two details from the story best support the answer to Part A?

• Sumiko assumes someone is stealing her books instead of asking her family what happened.
• Toshi explains that he borrowed the books because he wanted to read like Sumiko.
• Sumiko uses tape and glitter to collect clues like a detective.
• Bandit the cat knocks things down and never puts them back.
• Sumiko realizes she has to clean up the glitter at the end of the story.

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Which two sentences would be included in a summary of The Glitter Trap?

• Sumiko thinks her brother cannot be the thief, because he is too little and cannot read.
• Toshi asks Sumiko what she is doing while she looks for clues on her bookshelf.
• Sumiko becomes more suspicious and sets a glitter trap to catch whoever is taking her books.
• Sumiko finds a trail of glitter leading to her sister’s room, making the problem seem more serious.
• Sumiko later realizes she will need to clean up the glitter she spilled everywhere.

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