Setting and Plot
How does the setting contribute to the development of the plot?
A. It shows Maddie enjoys living near the ocean year-round.
B. It introduces the hurricane, which creates the main problem in the story.
C. It explains why Maddie prefers storms over sunny weather.
D. It shows that Maddie travels often.
B. It introduces the hurricane, which creates the main problem in the story.
How does Maddie’s character influence the plot?
A. She ignores the problem
B. She waits for adults to help
C. She creates a plan to help the animals
D. She moves away from her town
C. She creates a plan to help the animals
What is Maddie’s first idea to help?
A. Start a shelter
B. Ask for donations
C. Open a lemonade stand
D. Call the news
C. Open a lemonade stand
Which detail best shows that Maddie cares about animals?
A. “Maddie lives in New Bern…”
B. “Because Maddie really cares about animals, she wonders what she can do to help.”
C. “The power is out for hours…”
D. “Maddie turns on the television…”
B. “Because Maddie really cares about animals, she wonders what she can do to help.”
What is the theme of the story?
A. Storms are dangerous
B. School is important
C. One person can make a difference
D. Animals should live outside
C. One person can make a difference
Why is Maddie’s school closed?
A. A snowstorm is coming
B. A hurricane is approaching
C. The building needs repairs
D. It is a holiday
B. A hurricane is approaching
Which trait best describes Maddie?
A. Selfish
B. Careless
C. Compassionate
D. Lazy
C. Compassionate
Why does Maddie reject the lemonade stand idea?
A. She does not like lemonade
B. It would not make enough money
C. Her parents said no
D. It takes too much time
B. It would not make enough money
Which detail best shows that Maddie is creative?
A. She watches the news about the storm
B. She asks her parents for help
C. She makes a poster and decorates a box
D. She goes to school the next day
C. She makes a poster and decorates a box
Which detail should be included in a summary?
A. Maddie decorates a box
B. Maddie organizes a food drive
C. Maddie ties balloons
D. Maddie watches TV
B. Maddie organizes a food drive
What event causes the main conflict in the story?
A. Maddie’s lemonade stand fails
B. Maddie’s parents lose their jobs
C. A hurricane separates pets from their owners
D. Maddie goes to the shelter
C. A hurricane separates pets from their owners
Why does Maddie decide not to ask her parents for money?
A. She does not trust them
B. They already donated money
C. Her family is having financial difficulties
D. They are not home
C. Her family is having financial difficulties
What solution does Maddie choose?
A. Selling toys
B. Writing a letter
C. Organizing a food drive
D. Moving pets to her house
C. Organizing a food drive
Which detail best shows that Maddie’s plan was successful?
A. “There are only four cans…”
B. “Maddie finds a big cardboard box…”
C. “There are more cans and several bags of food.”
D. “Maddie hears the news…”
C. “There are more cans and several bags of food.”
Which detail is NOT important to the summary?
A. The hurricane affects the town
B. Pets need help
C. Maddie sells lemonade successfully
D. Maddie collects donations
C. Maddie sells lemonade successfully
Which detail best shows the impact of the hurricane?
A. Maddie likes her town
B. The power is restored quickly
C. Pets are found wandering without owners
D. Maddie goes to school
C. Pets are found wandering without owners
What does Maddie’s decision to make a poster show about her?
A. She is artistic and creative
B. She dislikes school
C. She is shy
D. She is confused
A. She is artistic and creative
How do Maddie’s classmates contribute?
A. They ignore her idea
B. They donate pet food
C. They take pets home
D. They close the shelter
B. They donate pet food
Which detail best shows that the shelter needed help?
A. “They invite Maddie to visit…”
B. “Their supplies are unusually low…”
C. “Maddie makes a poster…”
D. “She ties balloons to the box…”
B. “Their supplies are unusually low…”
Which best summarizes the story?
A. Maddie enjoys living near the coast
B. Maddie helps collect food for pets after a hurricane
C. Maddie watches the news all day
D. Maddie wants to open a lemonade stand
B. Maddie helps collect food for pets after a hurricane
What is the main problem in the story?
A. Maddie is bored at home
B. Maddie wants a pet
C. Pets need food and shelter after the storm
D. Maddie cannot go to school
C. Pets need food and shelter after the storm
How does Maddie respond to the problem of homeless pets?
A. She ignores it
B. She complains to her teacher
C. She creates a donation plan
D. She adopts all the pets
C. She creates a donation plan
What is the result of Maddie’s actions?
A. The shelter closes
B. The pets leave town
C. The shelter receives needed supplies
D. Maddie gets a reward
C. The shelter receives needed supplies
Which detail best shows that others helped Maddie?
A. “Maddie turns on the television…”
B. “She sold ten glasses of lemonade…”
C. “There are more cans and several bags of food.”
D. “Maddie draws pictures of cats and dogs.”
C. “There are more cans and several bags of food.”
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Hurricanes are common in North Carolina
B. Families should prepare for storms
C. Maddie helps animals by organizing a community effort
D. Schools close during bad weather
C. Maddie helps animals by organizing a community effort