Character Reflections and Interactions

Allie reflects on her behavior after being mean to a classmate, Albert, and seeks advice from her mom. At school, she interacts with her friend Keisha and contemplates her artistic talents. Allie apologizes to Albert, who is unfazed by the teasing, and shares a scientific puzzle with her. Allie imagines a vivid scene involving a dragonfly on a train, drawing parallels to her own feelings of being held back.

What was the protagonist's demeanor at dinner?

• Loud and cheerful

• Quiet and reserved

• Angry and upset

• Excited and talkative

What did the protagonist's mother notice about her at dinner?

• She was very happy

• She was very hungry

• She was very quiet

• She was very talkative

What did the protagonist confess to her mother?

• She skipped school

• She failed a test

• She lost her homework

• She was mean to Albert

What advice did the protagonist's mother give her?

• Ignore the problem

• Make it right

• Forget about it

• Tell a teacher

What was the protagonist drawing in her sketchbook?

• A landscape

• A pigeon wedding

• A dragon

• A portrait

How did the protagonist feel about Keisha's hair?

• Dislike

• Admiring

• Indifferent

• Jealous

What was Albert's reaction to the protagonist's apology?

• He was angry

• He was indifferent

• He was grateful

• He was confused

What was Albert's puzzling question about?

• A science experiment

• A math problem

• A historical event

• An insect on a train

What did the protagonist imagine about the insect on the train?

• It was a ladybug

• It was a bee

• It was a dragonfly with goggles

• It was a butterfly

What did the protagonist reflect on about the girl in her imagination?

• The girl was content

• The girl felt trapped

• The girl was happy

• The girl was adventurous