"The ACES Phone" Reading Test

the most exciting part

the characters and setting

the problem or conflict

how the conflict is resolved

when the conflict is resolved

the beginning where the characters are introduced

where suspense builds

the most exciting or suspensful part

climax

resolution

falling action

exposition

in a city in the present.

in a different country in the past.

in an animal shelter in the present.

in a crowded apartment in the future.

Martin practices his skating.

Martin finds a phone and dials 5.

Martin meets Mrs. DeSalvio in the park.

Martin finds an abandoned dog in an apartment.

cannot find Mrs. DeSalvio to return her phone to her.

wonders why Mrs. DeSalvio no longer wants her job.

does not understand what happens when he uses the phone.

thinks he left his phone at his apartment but finds it at the park.

does not want to talk to Mrs. DeSalvio.

does not want the responsibility of helping dogs.

is worried that his parents will forbid him to take the job.

is not sure he can handle the sad feelings the phone carries.

cowardly but sincere.

frightened and confused.

imaginative but practical.

determined and responsible.

Martin and Mrs. DeSalvio become close friends.

Martin accepts the ACES job and Mrs. DeSalvio retires.

Martin is seen practicing his skating all around the neighborhood.

Martin uses the phone and becomes overwhelmed with happiness.

He felt

jolt of joy

pang of fear

neared the picnic tables

outrage

determination

slight curiosity

growing distress

content to have a job as a delivery boy.

unhappy and feels there is a void in his life.

happy to have a larger apartment and a dog.

distressed over the many urgent calls he gets.

frustration

sadness

suspense

unfairness

Ace

Pip

the trainer

the blind woman

the trainer

Ace

Pip's insecurity

the blind woman

In the park sometime in the future

In a construction zone sometime in the past

In a canine training university in present day

In the trainer's backyard after school

Pip fails his test and is kicked out of school.

Pip is admitted into the university training program.

Pip was awarded Ace's cape.

Pip noticed a blind woman in an unsafe construction zone and went to help.

Pip runs to the blind woman.

Pip successfully helps the blind woman to safety without messing up.

Pip is awarded Ace's cape.

Pip starts crying when he gets kicked out of the school.

Pip successfully helps the blind woman to safety without messing up.

Pip runs to the blind woman.

Pip is awarded Ace's cape.