How are Jason and Marta alike?
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
“‘You’re being a baby,’ says Marta, lightly punching his shoulder, a gesture that usually cheers him up.”
What does gesture mean as it is used in this context?
How does the illustration add to the characterization of Jason?
What statement could be supported by the details in the illustration?
What does the word threatening
mean as it is used in paragraph 8?
What does the word tolerable mean as it is used in paragraph 6?
Which sentence is the best summary of paragraph 6?
Which sentence best explains why Jason feels upset about the move?
Which TWO sentences best express a central theme of the chapter?
How does Marta’s reaction to the move differ from Jason’s?
Select the BEST answer.
What reasoning does Marta use to support her claim that Jason will enjoy the move?
Select the BEST answer.
What does the word summit mean as it is used in paragraph 7?
How do Jason and Marta change between chapters 1 and 2?
How does the illustration add to the story in chapter 2?
The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part
Part A
Think about the two chapters. What is an element the author uses to
connect them?
Decide whether each phrase in the chart describes only Jason, only Marta, or both. Fill in the bubble in the correct box in the chart.
Which statement best compares Jason’s feelings about the move in Chapters 1 and 2?
Which statement best evaluates Mom’s reasoning when she says Jason has “surprised” her in Chapter 2?
Part B
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?