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“A small gray head with black eyes and feathery eyelashes and sticking‑up ears emerged. … ‘A mini donkey, born last night.’”
What did Louie’s father bring home?
A kitten
A mini donkey
A lamb
A puppy
A mini donkey
“He repeatedly bumped his nose against the nipple, and when he got it in his mouth, he spit it out. … Winslow sucked on it eagerly.”
What does this passage show about Winslow?
He refuses all food.
He learns to take a bottle.
He can open doors.
He runs away.
He learns to take a bottle.
“A small gray head with black eyes and feathery eyelashes and sticking‑up ears emerged. … ‘A mini donkey, born last night.’”
Which sentence would belong in a short summary of the beginning of the story?
A. Louie’s father brought home a sick puppy.
B. Louie’s father brought home a tiny newborn donkey.
C. Louie found a lost kitten on the road.
D. Louie’s brother returned from the army.
Louie’s father brought home a tiny newborn donkey.
“The officer handed Louie’s father a pamphlet outlining animal control regulations and a notice to remove the animal within seven days. Later, a Board of Health inspector called Winslow a ‘health hazard.’”
Question: Which theme is best supported by these events?
A. Rules and regulations can affect people’s choices about animals.
B. Donkeys are always dangerous.
C. Neighbors always agree about pets.
D. Animals never need care.
Rules and regulations can affect people’s choices about animals.
“Louie stayed with Winslow, holding him, talking with him, petting him, coaxing him to drink. He dripped milk onto his finger and slipped his finger into Winslow’s mouth. Winslow sucked on it eagerly.”
Question: Which TWO details best describe Louie’s character from this passage? (Choose two)
A. Careful and patient.
B. Careless and mean.
C. Gentle and persistent.
D. Angry and loud.
Careful and patient and Gentle and persistent.
“They returned to the pen to see if the donkey had left a trail … nothing seemed out of the ordinary.”
Which TWO sentences best support that Louie didn’t know where Winslow went? (Choose two)
“They returned to the pen … nothing seemed out of the ordinary.”
“Drivers asked if he was okay.”
“He rounded the corner of the road and something caught his eye … an odd, lumpy shape.”
“He put his face against Louie’s neck.”
“They returned to the pen … nothing seemed out of the ordinary.”
AND
“He rounded the corner of the road and something caught his eye … an odd, lumpy shape.”
“Winslow was now practicing his braying … Neighbors begged for mercy. ‘The donkey is a cute fella… the noise he makes gives me a migraine.’”
Based on this passage, how do Louie’s neighbors feel about Winslow?
They love his noise.
They are bothered by his loud braying.
They think he is invisible.
They want to adopt him.
They are bothered by his loud braying.
“They searched up and down the street, calling ‘Winslow! Winslow!’ No Winslow. Louie felt increasingly desperate.”
Which TWO events belong in a short summary of this chapter? (Choose two)
A. Louie searched the neighborhood for Winslow.
B. Louie sold Winslow to a neighbor.
C. Louie found a lumpy shape on the hill and discovered Winslow.
D. Winslow learned to speak English.
Louie searched the neighborhood for Winslow and Louie found a lumpy shape on the hill and discovered Winslow.
“Mrs. Tooley said, ‘You noisy thing. You saved us.’ Uncle Pete explained LGD and said Winslow could have a purpose on the farm.”
Question: Which theme does this change in the neighbors’ attitude support?
A. People never change.
B. Acts of courage can change how others see you.
C. Being loud is always bad.
D. Donkeys cannot be helpful.
Acts of courage can change how others see you.
“The first time Louie gave Winslow a shot, he almost fainted. … This time the needle went into the muscle instead of into the layer just beneath the skin. Winslow yelped and Louie cried.”
Question : Which word best describes Louie during this event?
A. Confident
B. Nervous
C. Excited
D. Uncaring
Nervous
“The first time Louie gave Winslow a shot, he almost fainted. … This time the needle went into the muscle instead … Winslow yelped and Louie cried.”
Part A: How does giving shots affect Louie?
He becomes confident immediately.
He feels anxious and guilty when he makes mistakes.
He decides to sell Winslow.
He never attempts shots again.
Part B: Which sentence best supports your answer?
“The first time Louie gave Winslow a shot, he almost fainted.”
“The next shots were easier, but Winslow was slow to respond to the medicine.”
“Claudine stroked Winslow’s head.”
“It was true: a donkey with diapers.”
Part A: He feels anxious and guilty when he makes mistakes.
Part B: “The first time Louie gave Winslow a shot, he almost fainted.”
“The donkey pushed Louie away from the garage … it was coming from the Tooleys’ house. … Winslow insisted on nudging the blanket … ‘You noisy thing. You saved us.’”
Part A: How did Winslow’s actions impact the plot?
He caused the Tooleys to move away.
He alerted people to the fire and helped save the baby, changing neighbors’ attitudes.
He broke the fence.
He got lost again.
Part B: Choose TWO details that best support this. (Choose two)
“He smelled of smoke.”
“It rained the rest of the day.”
“Winslow insisted on nudging the blanket …”
“Uncle Pete had a small farm.”
Part A: He alerted people to the fire and helped save the baby, changing neighbors’ attitudes.
Part B: "He smelled of smoke" and "Winslow insisted on nudging the blanket..."
“Uncle Pete said his LGD had been a donkey and that LGD stood for Little Gray Donkey.”
Which sentence best fits a summary about Winslow’s future at the farm?
A. Uncle Pete says Winslow could be a Livestock Guardian Donkey and help protect animals on the farm.
B. Uncle Pete will sell Winslow to the city zoo.
C. Winslow will go to school with Louie.
D. Winslow will learn to dance.
Uncle Pete says Winslow could be a Livestock Guardian Donkey and help protect animals on the farm.
Throughout the book Louie cares for Winslow, worries about losing him, and eventually places him at Uncle Pete’s farm where Winslow will have a job protecting animals.
Question: Which theme does this passage support?
A. Responsibility and caring for others can lead to positive outcomes.
B. Always keep secrets from your family.
C. Playing video games is best.
D. Being selfish brings success.
Responsibility and caring for others can lead to positive outcomes.
“They searched up and down the street, calling ‘Winslow! Winslow!’ … He rounded the corner of the road and something caught his eye as he glanced up to the top of the hill. … in the glare, all Louie could see was an odd, lumpy shape.”
Question: How does the setting (the hill) impact the plot in this scene?
A. The hill hides Winslow until Louie notices him.
B. The hill makes Louie forget Winslow.
C. The hill is where Louie takes a nap.
D. The hill causes Winslow to talk.
The hill hides Winslow until Louie notices him.
“We’ve had a long talk with Uncle Pete and he agrees that Winslow needs to go.” … Nora and Louie protest.
Part A: How does the conflict over Winslow’s living arrangements affect Louie’s choices?
Louie gives up interest in Winslow.
Louie becomes determined to find a good home where Winslow can stay with animals and be visited.
Louie decides to sell his bike.
Louie moves away.
Part B: Choose TWO supporting details. (Choose two)
“We’ve had a long talk … Winslow needs to go.”
“Nora pounced at once: ‘No!’”
“He smelled of smoke.”
“The officer handed Louie’s father a pamphlet.”
Part A: Louie becomes determined to find a good home where Winslow can stay with animals and be visited.
Part B: “We’ve had a long talk … Winslow needs to go.” and “Nora pounced at once: ‘No!’”
Louie thinks saving Winslow might somehow “save and protect Gus.”
What inference about Louie is best supported?
Louie cares only about schoolwork.
Louie feels lonely and connects saving Winslow to coping with Gus’s absence.
Louie dislikes animals.
Louie wants to move to the city.
Louie feels lonely and connects saving Winslow to coping with Gus’s absence.
“Winslow grew bigger and louder. Neighbors complained, an officer gave a removal notice, and Louie and friends looked for a new place for Winslow because he could not stay close to town. ________ ________”
Choose TWO sentences that best complete the summary:
A. “Uncle Pete said Winslow could work on the farm as a livestock guardian.”
B. “Winslow learned to read maps.”
C. “Nora and Louie protested when their parents said Winslow needs to go.”
D. “Winslow flew to the city in a plane.”
“Uncle Pete said Winslow could work on the farm as a livestock guardian.” and “Nora and Louie protested when their parents said Winslow needs to go.”
“‘We’ve had a long talk with Uncle Pete and he agrees that Winslow needs to go.’ … Louie lay in Gus’s bed, under the quilt that smelled like his brother. He wanted Gus to come home.”
Question : How does the author use setting and character feelings (Gus’s absence, Louie’s room) to deepen the reader’s understanding of Louie’s conflict about giving Winslow up?
A. The familiar things in Louie’s room (Gus’s quilt) emphasize his loneliness and make the prospect of losing Winslow feel like losing another connection, increasing the emotional stakes.
B. The setting shows Louie is happy to give Winslow away.
C. The setting makes Louie decide to move abroad.
D. The setting is irrelevant.
The familiar things in Louie’s room (Gus’s quilt) emphasize his loneliness and make the prospect of losing Winslow feel like losing another connection, increasing the emotional stakes.
“After school, Louie and Nora walked down the road with Winslow and all the way out to Uncle Pete’s, where they reintroduced Winslow to the animals and to his new home with the sheep. Winslow settled in with the ewe and her newborn lamb.”
Question : How does the setting (Uncle Pete’s farm) change Winslow’s role and impact the story’s resolution?
A. The farm gives Winslow a purpose as a guardian and resolves the conflict about where he can live.
B. The farm makes Winslow forget Louie.
C. The farm is dangerous and Winslow is unhappy.
D. The farm causes Winslow to run to the city.
The farm gives Winslow a purpose as a guardian and resolves the conflict about where he can live.
“Winslow settled in with the ewe and her newborn lamb, and with news of Gus coming home, Louie felt that everything was as it should be.”
How do these events resolve Louie’s emotional arc?
They leave Louie more worried than before.
They provide closure and hope by ensuring Winslow’s safety and Gus’s return.
They cause Louie to run away.
They make Louie give Winslow away for good.
They provide closure and hope by ensuring Winslow’s safety and Gus’s return.
Louie often sees images and memories (painting of boy and calf; slideshow of scenes).
Part A: How does the author use images and memory to develop Louie’s character?
To show Louie is forgetful.
To reveal Louie’s reflective nature and his emotional connections.
To show Louie dislikes animals.
To prove Louie is always right.
Part B: Which TWO details support this? (Choose two)
“Above Louie’s bed hung a painting … Winslow Homer.”
“He often saw his parents and Gus and Mack and Claudine … He saw a little gray donkey in his arms.”
“The officer handed Louie’s father a pamphlet.”
“Winslow ate through two power cords.”
Part A: To reveal Louie’s reflective nature and his emotional connections.
Part B: “Above Louie’s bed hung a painting … Winslow Homer.” and “He often saw his parents and Gus and Mack and Claudine … He saw a little gray donkey in his arms.”
“Winslow settled in with the ewe and her newborn lamb. Louie’s parents received Gus’s postcard about leave. Louie felt that everything was as it should be.”
Part A: Which summary best captures the ending of the story?
A. Winslow is left alone and forgotten.
B. Winslow finds a safe home at Uncle Pete’s farm, and Louie receives news that Gus will visit, bringing hope and closure.
C. Louie moves to another country.
D. Winslow becomes a circus star.
Part B: Which sentence best supports that summary?
A. “Winslow settled in with the ewe and her newborn lamb.”
B. “Winslow brayed loudly.”
C. “Mrs. Tooley complained about noise.”
D. “Winslow ate through two power cords.”
Part A: Winslow finds a safe home at Uncle Pete’s farm, and Louie receives news that Gus will visit, bringing hope and closure.
Part B: “Winslow settled in with the ewe and her newborn lamb.”
Part A: Which theme is best developed across the whole book? (Choose one)
A. Hard work always goes unrewarded.
B. Caring for others and responsibility lead to growth and community connection.
C. Avoid helping animals to stay safe.
D. Being loud makes you unpopular forever.
Part B: Choose TWO details from the story that best support the theme you selected in Part A:
Louie gives Winslow milk, changes diapers, and learns to give shots.
An animal control officer immediately treats Winslow as harmless and leaves.
Winslow alerts Louie to a fire and helps save the baby.
Louie forgets about Winslow and never visits him on the farm.
Part A: Caring for others and responsibility lead to growth and community connection.
Part B: Louie gives Winslow milk, changes diapers, and learns to give shots and Winslow alerts Louie to a fire and helps save the baby.
“Nora tentatively patted Winslow’s head … ‘I bet you could let him run around inside the house—if you put diapers on him.’” and later “Winslow was now practicing his braying … Neighbors begged for mercy.”
Question: How do these character interactions (Nora’s tentative care and neighbors’ complaints) show contrasting views that drive the plot?
A. They don’t affect the plot at all.
B. Nora’s caring builds reader sympathy; neighbors’ complaints create pressure that leads to deciding Winslow must leave town.
C. Both views cause Winslow to change color.
D. Neither group notices Winslow.
Nora’s caring builds reader sympathy; neighbors’ complaints create pressure t