My Grandma Talley

Which information helps the reader understand the meaning of “cherish” in paragraph 6?

• Kincaid’s memories are of happy times

• Kincaid’s memories are about outdoor activities.

• Kincaid’s memories are about learning new things

• Kincaid’s memories are of people she will likely see again.

Based on paragraphs 12 through 19, which sentence best explains the difference in the characters’ reactions to the objects in the trunk?

• The objects seem ragged to one character, while to the other character, they seem new.

• The objects seem to be costly to one character, while to the other character, they seem to be inexpensive.

• The objects are familiar reminders to one character, while to the other character, they are exciting discoveries.

• The objects are family treasures to one character, while to the other character, they are personal belongings.

In paragraph 19, what does the narrator mean when she says, “her laughter floated through the house sweet as the taste of jellybeans”?

• The laughter reminds Kincaid of the candy Grandma Talley keeps at her house.

• The sound of Grandma Talley’s laughter gives Kincaid a light and pleasant feeling.

• The sound of Grandma Talley’s laughter can be enjoyed by others inside the house.

• The laughter reminds Kincaid of how kind and thoughtful Grandma Talley has always been.

Which detail best shows what Grandma Talley thinks about change?

• “You still frettin’ about moving out of state ’cause of your mama’s job?” (paragraph 1)

• “I know, Kincaid, but things work out, most times better than we expect.” (paragraph 3)

• “I’ve taught you the way my grandma taught me, like her grandmother before her, passing on our stories to those coming after us.” (paragraph 21)

• “ ‘This was taken from my wedding dress when I married your Grandpa Wilford,’ she said touching a patch of satin the color of ecru.” (paragraph 24)

Read Grandma Talley’s words from paragraph 26 of the story. “Remember, Kincaid, we take our loved ones in our hearts wherever we go. I won’t be more than a heartbeat away.” When Grandma Talley says she “won’t be more than a heartbeat away,” she means she won’t seem far because

• Kincaid can always think about her

• she and Kincaid are blood relatives

• she will be thinking of Kincaid all the time

• Kincaid can always call her on the telephone

Which words from the story best show Grandma Talley’s sense of humor?

• “Scat, get away from here now, causing trouble,” (paragraph 9)

• “Grandma Talley smiled warmly, dragging out an old trunk.” (paragraph 12)

• “Yes, still wet behind the ears,” (paragraph 16)

• “She smiled, hugging me tightly.” (paragraph 26)

Which paragraph best expresses a theme of the story?

• paragraph 10

• paragraph 13

• paragraph 20

• paragraph 23