WorksheetsMirror Image by Lena Coakley
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What most concerns the main character in paragraphs 2–4?
Her weight loss
Her sister’s opinion
Her new sunglasses
Her physical appearance
The flashback in paragraph 6 helps develop the plot by suggesting that Alice will —
accept her new body slowly
improve her new body continuously
relearn to move her body
like her new body quickly
What does the conversation between Alice and Jenny in paragraphs 7–12 suggest about the differences in their personalities?
Jenny is nicer than Alice.
Jenny is happier than Alice.
Jenny is less intelligent than Alice.
Jenny is more sarcastic than Alice.
Read the following from the story: "I have to get to know you better." Jenny slipped her diary between her mattress and box spring. What does this show the reader about the twins?
Jenny's and Alice's relationship has not changed.
Jenny does not trust Alice anymore.
Alice does not trust Jenny anymore.
Alice does not want to read Jenny's diary.
Read this sentence from paragraph 24. “We’ll get through this,” she said, “the human mind is incredibly adaptable.” The suffix -able means “inclined or given to a specified state or action.” What does the word adaptable mean in this sentence?
Inclined to change the way one thinks about things
Inclined to adjust to new circumstances
Given to making improvements
Given to making a change
Read this sentence from paragraph 53. "Alice tried hard to swallow, tried hard not to let her face show any reaction to the cake, but the taste of the mocha forced her mouth into a grimace." What fact does Alice’s grimace reflect?
She is surprised.
She is feeling sick.
She has different taste buds now.
She would rather eat something other than cake.
Who is the protagonist?
Alice
Jenny
Mr. Jarred
Mom
What is a change in Alice’s behavior her sister highlights in paragraph 65? Mark only one oval.
She is getting better grades in school.
She enjoys different types of food.
She is trying to be a cheerleader.
She appears to be thinner.
What is a change in Alice’s behavior her sister highlights in paragraph 65? Mark only one oval.
She is getting better grades in school.
She enjoys different types of food.
She appears to be thinner.
She has different friends.
What does the last paragraph of the story suggest about Alice?
She has accepted herself.
She liked meeting Mr. Jarred.
She doesn’t enjoy living in Toronto.
She wishes she had her old body back.
Which is the main conflict in the story?
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
What part of the plot is the following story event:
Alice meets Mr. Jarred and they talk
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
What part of the plot is the following story event:
Mrs. Jarred is interviewed on TV about Gail.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
What part of the plot is the following story event:
Alice learns to walk and speak again.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
What part of the plot is the following story event:
Alice writes her initials on the wet cement.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
What part of the plot is the following story event:
Alice accepts who she is
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
How do Mr. and Mrs. Jarred react to the situation differently?
Mr. Jarred is less interested in seeing Alice
Mrs. Jarred is not upset about the situation.
Mr. Jarred is happier that Gail’s body is being used.
Mr. Jarred is more accepting of the situation.
Which theme is explored in the story?
Trauma is life altering.
Everyone can change.
Technology always changes.
It is difficult to gain acceptance.
What textual evidence supports the theme of the story: Everyone can change.
Alice had to re-learn how to move in the hospital, and to speak. (paragraph 6)
“Mrs. Jarred,” said a female reporter with a microphone, “has science gone too far?” (paragraph 32)
“I have different taste buds now, and they’re sending different messages to my brain.” (paragraph 59)
“I’ll tell her I looked into your eyes and that I didn’t see my daughter.” (paragraph 85)
What is important about Alice writing her initials in the cement?
It shows Alice knows what Gail's initials are.
It shows that Alice has accepted herself.
It shows she likes to draw.
It shows Alice needs to remember her name.
