NOTING DETAILS

“Peter,” his mother said quietly. “We have planned this for weeks.”

Mom is speaking quietly because she —

• A does not want to wake up Sarah

• wants to keep a secret

• is trying not to get upset with Peter

He pointed to his pet goldfish swimming lazily in a glass bowl.

The sentence shows that the goldfish is —

• being careful

• moving slowly

• feeling hungry

What does the word pleaded mean in paragraph 11

• begged

• cried

• hesitated

Which sentence shows Peter’s curiosity in the sea dragons?

• Peter moves closer to the fish tank.

• Peter notices the parking lot is busy

• Peter follows his parents inside the building

The leaf-like parts on sea dragons most likely help them to —

• hide from danger

• find their way

• scare other fish

When Peter says “Let’s see the rest of the fish!” it shows that he —

• wants to hurry up so the family can leave

• has changed his mind about the aquarium

• is helping his sister become interested in fish

Why does Peter say he is sorry at the end of the story?

• He complained to Mom

• He wanted to go home.

• He was impatient with the crowds.

What lesson does Peter learn?

• Working in an aquarium can be rewarding.

• Staying at home is better than taking a family trip

• A family adventure can be exciting

Which sentence based on the story is an opinion?

• The people are near the entrance

• The fish are interesting animals.

• The sea dragons live in the ocean.

“Peter and the Dragon” would most likely be found in a book titled —

• Amusing Stories for Young Readers

• Legends From Long Ago

• Fairy Tales From Around the World