Elements of Plot
The resolution of the story occurs when:
A. Mr. Fletcher reads from Harry's Haunted Hayride
B. Chandra thinks of additional ways to make Books 'n' More successful
C. Mrs. Lee makes a speech and thanks Chandra for her help
D. Chandra asks Mrs. Lee if she needs help with her speech
B. Chandra thinks of additional ways to make Books 'n' More successful
Which words best describe Chandra?
A. Timid and insecure
B. Humble and shy
C. Confident and helpful
D. Joyful and amusing
C. Confident and helpful
"This exciting evening was mostly arranged by a terrific young lady named Chandra Phillips."
What is the BEST definition of the word arranged as seen in the text?
A. to plan for an event
B. to forget
C. to place an object down
D. to get between something
A. to plan for an event
Which of these is a theme of the story?
A. Hard work pays off.
B. Experience is the best teacher.
C. Obstacles can make one stronger.
D. Family relationships are important.
A. Hard work pays off.
Read these sentences from paragraph 3:
"She felt like a kid in a candy shop. Her mouth was practically watering at the sight of all those books."
To what sense does the figurative language of these sentences most appeal?
A. Touch
B. Hearing
C. Smell
D. Taste
D. Taste
Which sentence marks the initiating event of the story?
F. Chandra realizes her favorite bookstore might close.
G. Chandra’s brother makes some suggestions.
H. Mrs. Lee agrees to Chandra’s ideas.
J. Mr. Fletcher agrees to attend the book signing.
F. Chandra realizes her favorite bookstore might close.
Based on the last sentence of the story, the reader may best conclude that Chandra —
F. wants to own a bookstore of her own one day
G. plans to do more for Mrs. Lee and her bookstore
H. thinks Mrs. Lee was joking about hiring her
J. plans to go to college and study advertising
G. plans to do more for Mrs. Lee and her bookstore
"A date was chosen, and Chandra threw herself into the preparations."
Which word uses the prefix -pre like preparations?
A. precise
B. press
C. preview
D. preen
C. preview
In paragraph 16, the crowd’s laughter and clapping suggest that they —
A. are interested in Mrs. Lee’s speech
B. appreciate Chandra’s efforts as well
C. feel anxious for Mr. Fletcher to begin reading
D. are amazed that Mrs. Lee would hire a young person
B. appreciate Chandra’s efforts as well
"She felt like a kid in a candy shop. Her mouth was practically watering at the sight of all those books."
What TWO types of figurative language are seen above?
Similie and imagery
In this story, the climax occurs when:
A. Chandra asks Mrs. Lee if she needs help with her speech
B. Chandra gets Mr. Fletcher to agree to the book signing
C. Chandra thinks of additional ways to make Books 'n' More successful
D. Mrs. Lee makes a speech and thanks Chandra for her help
B. Chandra gets Mr. Fletcher to agree to the book signing
Which paragraph shows that people care about Chandra's concern for the bookstore?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 3
C. Paragraph 8
D. Paragraph 9
D. Paragraph 9
In paragraph 3, the word browse means:
F. examine carefully
G. search for intently
H. consider seriously
J. look over casually
J. look over casually
Which question is answered in paragraph 9?
A How does Chandra help Pete?
B What advertising methods does Chandra know?
C How can Mrs. Lee attract more customers into her bookstore?
D How many more customers does Mrs. Lee need?
C How can Mrs. Lee attract more customers into her bookstore?
Which underlined word or words does the author use to show a contrast? Choose any that apply.
"Mrs. Lee seemed hesitant at first, but by the time Chandra finished, she was smiling."
At first, but
Which of the following describes the main conflict of the story the BEST?
A. Mrs. Lee needs help with her speech
B. Chandra is trying to save her favorite bookstore from closing
C. Mr. Fletcher agrees to do a book signing
D. Pete gives an idea to Chandra
B. Chandra is trying to save her favorite bookstore from closing
Which quotation from the story best shows Mrs. Lee’s appreciation?
A. “Looking to buy anything special today?”
B. “I’ll try your ideas. What do I have to lose?”
C. “I’ll need help advertising these events because I’ve never been good at such things.”
D. “If she were a little older, I would hire her as my advertising director.”
D. “If she were a little older, I would hire her as my advertising director.”
"Chandra was first perturbed and then alarmed."
Which word from the sentence gives the reader a context clue for what perturbed means?
A. first
B. then
C. was
D. alarmed
D. alarmed
How does Chandra know that Mrs. Lee is hesitant to speak in Paragraph 14?
A. Mrs. Lee asked Chandra to speak for her
B. Mrs. Lee looked nervous
C. Mrs. Lee was confident and had her speech prepared
D. Mrs. Lee left the room
B. Mrs. Lee looked nervous
What is the relationship in the following pair of words from paragraph 4?
Customer is to store as —
F. reader is to library
G. car is to wheel
H. tree is to branch
J. teacher is to student
F. reader is to library
Which of the following is NOT part of the rising action of the story?
a. Pete gives Chandra advice
b. Chandra asks Mrs. Lee to have book clubs and a book signing
c. Mr. Fletcher reads from Harry's Haunted Hayride
d. Chandra invites her friends, teachers, and principal to the book signing
c. Mr. Fletcher reads from Harry's Haunted Hayride
Read this sentence from paragraph 15.
"'I need to start taking more chances if my wonderful store is going to find the customers it deserves.'"
Based on the sentence, the reader may best conclude that —
F. Mrs. Lee is used to having one type of customer
G. the store is the only one of its kind in town
H. Mrs. Lee is used to doing things the same way
J. the store is popular with the customers it already has
H. Mrs. Lee is used to doing things the same way
"Chandra was first perturbed and then alarmed."
Based on the quote from the text, what is the best definition of the word perturbed?
A. feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled
B. excited; enthusiastic
C. depressed
D. indignant; immensely frustrated
A. feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled
Which of the following is the BEST summary of the text?
A. Mrs. Lee does not want to close the store down, so she asks Chandra for help.
B. Chandra wants to save her favorite bookstore from closing, so she gathers people in her community and organizes a book signing.
C. Chandra walks into her favorite bookstore.
D. Chandra asks for help from Mr. Fletcher to hold a book signing.
B. Chandra wants to save her favorite bookstore from closing, so she gathers people in her community and organizes a book signing.
What may the reader best conclude about the future of Books ‘n’ More?
A. As a result of Mr. Fletcher’s talk, more books about math will be sold.
B. Because of Pete, sales of advertising books will increase.
C. Because Mrs. Lee decides to take chances, more authors will visit the store.
D. With Chandra’s assistance, more customers will visit the store.
D. With Chandra’s assistance, more customers will visit the store.