Tasha's Hat

Theme

100

What is the main message of the story?

• A. Expensive clothes are better
• B. Friends should always agree
• C. Being yourself is important
• D. Shopping is fun

• C. Being yourself is important

200

Which detail best supports the theme?

• A. Sophie buys gloves
• B. Tasha wears mismatched outfits
• C. The hat is orange
• D. They go to the food court

• B. Tasha wears mismatched outfits

300

What lesson does Tasha learn by the end of the story?

• A. She should save money
• B. She should plan outfits more
• C. She can still like something later
• D. She should listen to Sophie

• C. She can still like something later

400

Which sentence best shows the theme?

• A. “Tasha stared at the price tag…”
• B. “Her classmates gave her compliments.”
• C. “Sophie smirked.”
• D. “Tasha stared at the neon-blue cap…”

• B. “Her classmates gave her compliments.”

500

How does the author develop the theme across the story?

• A. By showing Tasha changing her style and thinking
• B. By focusing only on Sophie’s actions
• C. By describing many different stores
• D. By explaining how hats are made

 

• A. By showing Tasha changing her style and thinking

Plot

100

What happens after Tasha first looks at the orange hat?

• A. She buys it right away
• B. She puts it back on the shelf
• C. Sophie buys it for her
• D. She hides it in her pocket

• B. She puts it back on the shelf

200

Which event shows the rising action of the story?

• A. Tasha laughs at the end
• B. Sophie points out the hat in the bin
• C. Tasha sees the price tag
• D. Tasha wears mismatched outfits

• B. Sophie points out the hat in the bin

300

What problem does Tasha face in the story?

• A. She does not like hats
• B. She cannot find her style
• C. She cannot afford the hat
• D. Sophie disagrees with her

• C. She cannot afford the hat

400

Which event is part of the resolution of the story?

• A. Tasha tries on the lime-green hat
• B. The seasons change from winter to spring
• C. Tasha finds the hat at a lower price
• D. Sophie folds the sweater

• C. Tasha finds the hat at a lower price

500

How does the structure of the story (before and after the break) help develop the plot?

• A. It shows two unrelated events
• B. It compares two different stores
• C. It shows how time passes and things change
• D. It explains why Sophie likes fashion

• C. It shows how time passes and things change

Summarize

100

Which of the following is the best summary of the first part of the story?

• A. Tasha buys a hat and wears it to school
• B. Tasha wants a hat but cannot afford it and chooses her own style
• C. Sophie buys many clothes
• D. Tasha stops liking hats

• B. Tasha wants a hat but cannot afford it and chooses her own style

200

Which detail is most important to include in a summary?

• A. The color of the sweater
• B. Sophie folding clothes
• C. Tasha cannot afford the hat
• D. The location of the mirror

• C. Tasha cannot afford the hat

300

Which sentence should NOT be included in a summary?

• A. Tasha finds the hat later at a lower price
• B. Tasha laughs at the end
• C. Sophie picks up a sweater from the table
• D. Tasha develops her own style

• C. Sophie picks up a sweater from the table

400

Which is the best summary of the entire passage?

• A. Tasha and Sophie shop for clothes and talk about fashion
• B. Tasha wants a hat, cannot afford it, develops her own style, and later finds it at a discount
• C. Sophie teaches Tasha how to match clothes
• D. Tasha only likes bright colors

• B. Tasha wants a hat, cannot afford it, develops her own style, and later finds it at a discount

500

How does the second part of the story contribute to the overall summary?

• A. It repeats the same events
• B. It shows how Tasha changes and gets another chance
• C. It introduces a new main character
• D. It explains where the store is located

• B. It shows how Tasha changes and gets another chance

Setting

100

• Where does most of the story take place?
  • A. At school
  • B. At home
  • C. In a clothing store
  • D. At a park

• C. In a clothing store

200

• How does the setting influence the story?
  • A. It creates conflict about schoolwork
  • B. It allows Tasha to shop and compare items
  • C. It makes Sophie upset
  • D. It causes the seasons to change

• B. It allows Tasha to shop and compare items

300

• Which detail best shows the setting?
  • A. “Display table”
  • B. “Classmates gave compliments”
  • C. “Pulled her knees to her chest”
  • D. “Walked the dog"

• A. “Display table”

400

• How does the change in seasons affect the story?
  • A. It causes Tasha to dislike hats
  • B. It explains why clothes are on sale later
  • C. It makes Sophie change schools
  • D. It creates an argument

• B. It explains why clothes are on sale later

500

1. Why is the store setting important to the plot?
   • A. It introduces many characters
   • B. It provides the problem and solution (price and discount)
   • C. It explains Tasha’s home life
   • D. It shows where Sophie lives 

• B. It provides the problem and solution (price and discount)

Characters

100

Which word best describes Tasha at the beginning of the story?

• A. Careless
• B. Practical
• C. Wealthy
• D. Shy

• B. Practical

200

How are Tasha and Sophie different?

• A. Tasha likes sports, Sophie does not
• B. Tasha plans outfits, Sophie does not
• C. Sophie plans outfits, Tasha is more relaxed
• D. They are exactly the same

• C. Sophie plans outfits, Tasha is more relaxed

300

What can the reader infer about Tasha from her mismatched outfits?

• A. She wants to impress Sophie
• B. She values comfort and individuality
• C. She dislikes clothes
• D. She is confused

• B. She values comfort and individuality

400

Which evidence best shows Sophie’s personality?

• A. She laughs at Tasha
• B. She carefully coordinates outfits
• C. She buys the hat
• D. She ignores Tasha

• B. She carefully coordinates outfits

500

How does Tasha change over the course of the story?

• A. She becomes more focused on matching outfits
• B. She stops liking bright colors
• C. She begins to plan her clothing carefully
• D. She remains confident but becomes more thoughtful about her choices

• D. She remains confident but becomes more thoughtful about her choices