Thirteen and a Half/ Scope Quiz

On page 23, Ashley says that she likes to live life "to the hilt". What does this mean?

• in a quiet peaceful way

• dangerously

• fully; to the maximum

• carefully

Which line from page 24 suggest that Ashley's mom wants to get back to her studies?

• "Anyway, the woman gathered Ashley into her arms and sat down on the rug, hugging her."

• "Her mom was stroking her hair, whispering 'OK' and occasionally checking her watch."

• "Oh sweetheart, said mom."

• "Ashley, said the mom. There's something I have to tell you."

On page 26, the narrator says, "Usually at a friend's house we play Ping-Pong or something." Why does the narrator say this?

• to reveal that Ashley has never played Ping-Pong

• to emphasize the strangeness of her visit with Ashley

• to show that holding a funeral for a parakeet is not as fun as playing Ping-Pong

• to hint that she doesn't like to play Ping-Pong

Which sentence best expresses a theme of story?

• Growing up can be both exciting and challenging.

• Nothing is more important than family.

• Parakeets make excellent pets.

• Sometimes it's kinder to lie than to tell the truth.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which 2 sentences help develop the theme you identified in question 4?

• "But when you get older, and you can do anything, she whispered..."

• "It feels, it just feels like, like the death of my childhood."

• "Sweet Pea was sort of a series of birds."

• "Is it the worst playdate of your life?"

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose 2 statements that describe how the narrator reacts to Ashley's house.

• It seems unusually large to the narrator.

• It remind the narrator of a lot of her own house.

• Being in it makes her relaxed and comfortable.

• Being in it makes her a bit uncomfortable and worried she might get lost.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3