Character SIMILARITIES
What do both Angelina and Lilly do at recess?
A. Hide from the other kids
B. Discover something in the ground
C. Get in trouble for talking
D. Plant flowers
B. Discover something in the ground
Which girl is nervous about what others think of her appearance?
A. Lilly
B. Angelina
C. Tim
D. Lamar
B. Angelina
Where does most of the action happen in both passages?
A. In a classroom
B. On a bus
C. At recess
D. In the library
C. At recess
What does Lilly realize at the end of Passage 2?
A. She wants to be just like her mom
B. Helping others can lead to friendship
C. She should never talk at recess
D. She likes organizing her desk
B. Helping others can lead to friendship
What is Angelina’s main problem in Time Capsule 1990?
A. She forgets to bring something for the time capsule.
B. She feels embarrassed and worries others will laugh at her.
C. She doesn’t want to play with the girls at recess.
D. She breaks the time capsule box.
B. She feels embarrassed and worries others will laugh at her.
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How are Angelina and Lilly both helpful?
A. They both stand up for others
B. They both dig a hole for the time capsule
C. They both work with the principal
D. They both leave the playground early
A. They both stand up for others
Which girl starts off not wanting to be seen as a helper?
A. Angelina
B. Lilly
C. Tim
D. None of them
B. Lilly
How is the time period of Passage 2 different from Passage 1?
A. It is set in a different country
B. It is set many years later in the future
C. It is a science fiction story
D. It takes place during a snowstorm
B. It is set many years later in the future
What lesson connects both passages?
A. Time capsules are fun to dig up
B. Being kind can make a difference
C. Teachers are always watching
D. Friends are hard to find
B. Being kind can make a difference
How do both characters overcome their problems?
A. By ignoring their feelings and walking away
B. By arguing with classmates
C. By connecting with others and being true to themselves
D. By talking to a teacher about their problems
C. By connecting with others and being true to themselves
How are Victor and Arthur alike?
A. They both enjoy building bridges.
B. They both enjoy eating lunch outside.
C. They both think deeply about the world around them.
D. They both dislike school.
C. They both think deeply about the world around them.
What makes Arthur’s perspective different from Victor’s?
A. Arthur dislikes bridges.
B. Arthur works alone in an office.
C. Arthur has years of experience building bridges.
D. Arthur dreams of becoming a teacher.
C. Arthur has years of experience building bridges.
Where does Arthur sit to think during his break?
A. At a desk
B. On a tall bridge
C. In his truck
D. On a boat
B. On a tall bridge
What message is shared in both passages?
A. Working hard makes people tired.
B. People think about the future while doing daily tasks.
C. Building bridges is boring but important.
D. Apples are a symbol of learning.
B. People think about the future while doing daily tasks.
What is the main challenge Victor faces in Passage 1?
A. He doesn’t want to go to school.
B. He misses his dad and wants people to know workers’ stories.
C. He is lost on his way to school.
D. He doesn’t know how to plant apple trees.
B. He misses his dad and wants people to know workers’ stories.
What do both characters do during the day?
A. Visit a construction site
B. Reflect on what matters to them
C. Write in a journal
D. Ride over the bridge
B. Reflect on what matters to them
Which girl starts off not wanting to be seen as a helper?
A. Angelina
B. Lilly
C. Tim
D. None of them
B. Lilly
Where is Victor heading during the events of Passage 1?
A. Home
B. A construction site
C. School
D. The library
C. School
What is one theme in Arthur’s story?
A. School is more important than family.
B. Big projects should never be started.
C. People leave behind more than just buildings.
D. Children do not understand hard work.
C. People leave behind more than just buildings.
What is Arthur’s problem in Passage 2?
A. He wants to visit Poland again.
B. He doesn’t like the bridge he’s working on.
C. He misses home and feels torn between duty and dreams.
D. He is worried Victor doesn’t like school.
C. He misses home and feels torn between duty and dreams.