3.6F Inferences
7. Which of the following similes could best describe how Kevin feels about the dent on his grandpa’s trumpet?
A) Kevin felt as calm as a quiet lake.
B) Kevin felt like a storm ready to burst.
C) Kevin felt as happy as a bird singing.
D) Kevin felt like a stone sinking to the bottom.
B) Kevin felt like a storm ready to burst.
1. What can the reader infer about Kevin's friends from paragraph 4 through 10?
A. Kevin's friends do not know each other very well.
B.Kevin's friends do not try to make Kevin feel better.
C.Kevin's friends do not understand why Kevin feels upset.
D.Kevin's friends do not take good care of their own instruments.
C.Kevin's friends do not understand why Kevin feels upset.
5. Read this sentence from paragraph 30.
"Every ding, dent, and scratch can tell a tale," he said.
What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery?
a. To show that Grandpa likes to read stories about trumpets.
b. To show that Grandpa thinks Kevin needs a new trumpet
c. To show that Grandpa thinks playing the trumpet matters more than how it looks
d. To show that Grandpa wants Kevin to explain each mark on the trumpet to his friends.
c. To show that Grandpa thinks playing the trumpet matters more than how it looks
2. Based on the information in paragraph 12, what can the reader conclude about Kevin's feelings toward the dent on his trumpet?
A) He is not worried because the trumpet already has many dents.
B) He feels upset because the trumpet is new and valuable.
C) He is concerned because the trumpet belonged to his grandpa.
D) He thinks the dent will improve the sound of the trumpet.
C) He is concerned because the trumpet belonged to his grandpa.
3. Which sentence from the story shows that Kevin thinks being honest is important?
A. Maybe he could pretend he felt sick. (paragraph 14)
B. Nah, he didn't like lying. (paragraph 15)
C. Maybe he could get his baby brother, Jace, to take all of Grandpa's attention. (Paragraph 16)
D. When Saturday finally arrived, Kevin still hadn't figured out what he was going to do. (paragraph 18)
B. Nah, he didn't like lying. (paragraph 15)
6. What point of view is the selection told from?
A) First-person point of view, because Kevin tells the story using "I."
B) Third-person omniscient, because the narrator knows the thoughts of all characters.
C) Third-person limited, because the narrator focuses mainly on Kevin’s thoughts and feelings.
D) Second-person point of view, because the narrator speaks directly to the reader using "you."
C) Third-person limited, because the narrator focuses mainly on Kevin’s thoughts and feelings.
4. Read this sentence from paragraph 26.
"The important thing is that you told me."
How does this sentence support the theme of the story?
a. It shows that sharing ideas with others is easy to do.
b. It shows that kids should be careful when they borrow things.
c. It shows that spending time with family members is valuable.
d. It shows that people should be truthful about their mistakes.
d. It shows that people should be truthful about their mistakes.