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Based on paragraph 7, what can you infer about how Mrs. Treski felt when she read the letter? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Question 8
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Question 9
9.
The author wants to combine the ideas in sentences 2 and 3. In the space provided, write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
In paragraph 2, the most likely reason Jessie says, “Boring. Boring. Boring” is that she
A. has nothing to do that day
B. does not enjoy going through the mail
C. does not see anything interesting in the mail
D. is bored watching Evan find the wooden table for the lemonade stand
Based on paragraph 3, what can the reader infer about Evan’s feelings towards Jessie?
A. Evan is not interested in what Jessie has to say.
B. Evan is excited that Jessie received a letter from the school.
C. Evan is happy that Jessie enters contests.
D. Evan enjoys having conversations with Jessie.
Jessie’s conversation with Evan in paragraphs 2 through 5 shows that Jessie -
A. wants Evan to hang out with her
B. wants school to start
C. wants to know what Evan is doing
D. wants to know what the letter from the school says
Which highlighted detail in the story shows that Evan finally decides to interact with Jessie?
A. Evan never bothered to look at the mail,
B. He was in the garage, uncovering the small wooden table they usually used for a stand.
C. Jessie watched while Evan gave a mighty pull and lifted the table up over his head.
D. That got Evan's attention.
The details in paragraph 5 show that Jessie feels -
A. annoyed
B. worried
C. surprised
D. embarrassed
Which sentence best describes how Evan feels about being in the class with Jessie?
A. She looked right at Evan. (paragraph 7)
B. “Evan, you and Jessie are going to be in the same class this year.” (paragraph 7)
C. Jessie felt relief flood her entire body. (paragraph 8)
D. “Why?” he asked in an almost-shouting voice. (paragraph 9)
