Alfonso's Pet

Which sentence from the story shows that Alfonso realizes Petey is a great pet?

• Alfonso thought budgies were beautiful birds. (paragraph 1)

• Alfonso promised his mom that he would take care of the bird every day after school. (paragraph 2)

• Alfonso’s mom did not have to remind him to take care of Petey. (paragraph 4)

• Soon Alfonso forgot that Petey did not talk. (paragraph 4)

Why is paragraph 4 is important to the plot?

Why does Alfonso’s mother remind him about something each time he asks for a Budgie?

• She wants him to realize pets can be hard work.

• She doesn’t like birds.

• She doesn't want him to have a pet.

• She would rather have a dog.

Based on the details in paragraphs 2 and 3, what can the reader infer about Alfonso ?

• Alfonso loses interest in things quickly

• Alfonso is determined to prove he is ready for a pet

• Alfonso expects his mom to take care of Petey

• Alfonso is worried that Petey will be difficult to train

From which point of view is the story told?

• First Person, Alfonso

• First Person, Alfonso’s Mom

• Third Person, Alfonso

• Third Person, Outside Source

4. Which sentence best describes Alfonso and Petey’s relationship?

• They do not get along.

• They are jealous of each other.

• They like to spend time together.

• They talk to each other all the time.

What does the word allowance mean in paragraph 2?

• Hard Word

• Money

• Could get a budge

• Saved

By the end of the story, Alfonos has gone from feeling

• Hopeful to feeling happy

• Confident to feeling disappointed

• Anxious to feeling upset

• Angry to feeling happy

What is the problem in this story?

• Alfonso got in trouble

• Alfonso wants a dog

• Alfonso wants more allowance

• Alfonso wants a Budge