Understanding Allie's Thoughts and Feelings

Allie reflects on her behavior at school, feeling guilty for joining in with mean kids. She discusses her actions with her mom, who encourages her to make things right. At school, Allie interacts with Keisha and later approaches Albert, who shares a puzzling problem about an insect on a train. Allie imagines a vivid scene on a train, reflecting on the constraints of societal expectations.

Why was Allie quiet at dinner?

• She was tired from school.

• She was upset about something.

• She was feeling sick.

• She was excited about a new project.

What did Allie confess to her mom?

• She failed a test.

• She was mean to Albert.

• She skipped school.

• She lost her homework.

What did Allie feel about her actions towards Albert?

• Happy

• Indifferent

• Regretful

• Proud

What advice did Allie's mom give her?

• Ignore the problem.

• Apologize and make things right.

• Forget about it.

• Talk to the teacher.

What did Allie's mom say about making mistakes?

• They should be hidden.

• They should be ignored.

• Everyone makes them.

• They are unforgivable.

What was Allie determined to do the next day?

• Ignore the situation.

• Talk to her teacher.

• Apologize to Albert.

• Avoid Albert.

What did Allie draw in her sketchbook?

• A dragonfly

• A pigeon wedding

• A classroom

• A train

What did Allie think about Kisha's hair?

• It was plain.

• It was messy.

• It was beautiful and intricate.

• It was too short.

How did Kisha react to Allie's drawing?

• She praised it.

• She ignored it.

• She laughed at it.

• She criticized it.

Why did Allie reach out to touch Kisha's hair?

• She wanted to braid it.

• She thought there was a mosquito.

• She wanted to compliment it.

• She was curious about the texture.