Silk Umbrellas
What is the most likely reason the author includes the interaction between Noi and Ting in paragraphs 13 and 14?
F. To show that the sisters are becoming bored with their individual tasks.
G. To emphasize the Kun Ya made a mistake when painting the elephant.
H. To reveal the playful bond that the sisters share with each other.
J. To suggest that Ting wants to paint an elephant on an umbrella
H. To reveal the playful bond the sisters share with each other.
Which theme is best shown in the story?
A. Practice and effort help people grow and improve.
B. Winning is more important than learning.
C. People should avoid trying new things.
D. Nature is dangerous and unpredictable.
A. Practice and effort help people grow and improve.
Which sentence best shows the relationship between the characters?
F. " Your elephant looks so alive, Kun Ya," Noi said, leaning close. (Paragraph 1)
G. Usually Kun Ya asked Noi and Ting to mix the paints. (Paragraph 6)
H. She glanced at the butterflies dancing close by, then began to paint yellow wings above Kun Ya's jungle flower. (Paragraph 22)
J. Kun Ya stroked their hair and sang, "The yellow bird flies away," while Noi gazed at the flowers and creatures than Kun Ya had created. (paragraph 28)
J. Kun Ya stroked their hair and sang, "The yellow bird flies away," while Noi gazed at the flowers and creatures that Kun Ya had created. (paragraph 28)
What lesson does Noi learn by the end of the story?
A. It is better to watch others than try something new.
B. Mistakes should always be avoided.
C. Trying something new can lead to confidence and success.
D. Painting is only for experienced artists.
C. Trying something new can lead to confidence and success.
How does the setting influence the plot of the excerpt?
A. It provides Noi a private place in which to practice painting umbrellas.
B. It gives Noi an opportunity to learn about how elephants live in the wild.
C. It makes it difficult for Noi to stay calm while she paints the umbrella.
D. It allows Noi to see butterflies in nature before she paints an image of one.
D. It allows Noi to see butterflies in nature before she paints an image of one.
Which detail best supports the theme of growth through practice?
A. Noi watches Kun Ya paint the elephant.
B. Noi mixes colors with Ting.
C. Noi’s hand trembles, but she continues painting the butterfly.
D. Ting twirls the umbrella in the clearing.
C. Noi’s hand trembles, but she continues painting the butterfly.
1. Why is Noi hesitant to paint the butterfly on the umbrella?
A. She does not enjoy painting as much as Ting does.
B. She believes butterflies are harder to paint than leaves.
C. She is afraid Kun Ya will be upset if she makes a mistake.
D. She would rather help mix paints than create her own design.
B. She believes butterflies are harder to paint than leaves.
How does Kun Ya’s advice help develop the theme of the story?
A. It shows that painting should be done quickly.
B. It teaches Noi to copy exactly what others do.
C. It encourages Noi to trust herself and keep trying.
D. It shows that mistakes will ruin the final product.
C. It encourages Noi to trust herself and keep trying.
2. Which sentence best supports the idea that Noi gains confidence as she paints?
A. “Noi dipped her fingertip into the gray, then rubbed the slick paint slowly between her thumb and forefinger.”
B. “But, Kun Ya, I don’t know how.”
C. “In an instant, Noi understood what Kun Ya meant.”
D. “Noi crouched close to watch.”
C. “In an instant, Noi understood what Kun Ya meant.”
Which statement best explains how the author develops the theme?
A. By describing the setting in detail to show where the story takes place
B. By showing Noi’s change from watching others to creating her own painting
C. By focusing on Ting’s actions instead of Noi’s
D. By explaining how umbrellas are made and sold
B. By showing Noi’s change from watching others to creating her own painting