What is an antonym for the word "combined"?
Separated
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Ivy felt _________ because her classmates made fun of her Halloween costume.
embarrassed
Why are Laura and Maria excited at the beginning of the story?
They are going to see Queen Victoria.
A rare, special event that only happens once in a person's life. Laura and Mariah are excited to see Queen Victoria because seeing her coronation is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Also, Queen Victoria at the time was the most famous woman in the world.
What does "having a ball" mean?
Example: Jack and Jane were having a ball together.
To have a lot of fun doing something.
Which is NOT an example of how Jack and Jane show their friendship?
a. Jane cares for Jack when he is sick.
b. They play together at the park.
c. Jack shares his lunch with Jane.
d. They tease other kids at school.
d. They tease other kids at school.
What does the narrator say about friendship at the beginning of the story?
Friendship is more precious than gold.
Who is clumsy, Laura or Mariah?
Mariah is clumsy. Because of this, Laura tells Mariah to lift her dress up so it does not touch the floor while they run through the butcher shop.
How are Laura and Maria able to watch the parade?
They climb a tree near the parade route.
On what day was Queen Victoria's coronation?
June 28, 1838.
Complete the sentence with the missing word:
Charlie ______ in the corner because his mom told him he was not allowed to play video games for a week.
sulked
What does "prospect" mean?
the possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future
What is the main problem Laura and Mariah have in the story?
They are worried that they will miss the parade.
What does the phrase "a piece of cake mean" ?
Example: The test will be a piece of cake.
Easy
What does "imperiously" mean?
To say something imperiously means to say it in a bossy or commanding way.
Why do the other kids try to separate Jack and Jane?
They are jealous of their friendship.
From whose point of view is the story being told?
An outside observer (3rd person narration).
What does the word "roar" mean?
Example in a sentence: They heard the roar of the crowd.
Cheers.
The girls agree to keep running through the butcher shop a secrete. What is another secrete Laura has?
She wishes to someday become an actress.
What does Jane do when Jack gets braces?
She tells him jokes and makes him laugh.
What two lines from the story reveals that it is a story about two best friends?
"From that day on / Jack and Jane were not parted" (paragraph 5)
Why did the author write this story?
To describe what it might have been like to see the newly crowed Queen Victoria.
What can you infer about the girls' decision to keep their shortcut through the butcher shop a secrete?
They are not allowed to run through the butcher shop.
How do Jack and Jane become friends?
Jane protects Jack from three bullies.