Dear Mr. Winston

Why does Cara keep repeating the words "I am truly, genuinely sorry" in her letter?

• because her dad said the apology must sound genuine

• because she is afraid Mr. Winston will ban her from the library

• because she is very apologetic and wants Mr. Winston to know it

• because she is worried that Mr. Winston will never return to work

"My parents say that what I did was wrong, even though the cardboard box was shut most of the time, and there was no way the snake could have escaped if you hadn't opened the box and dropped it on the floor." What conclusion can you draw from this passage?

• Cara knows that what she did was wrong

• Cara blames her dad for what happened

• Cara blames the snake for what happened

• Cara blames Mr. Winston for what happened

What does the reader learn about Mr. Winston from Cara's letter?

• He is a smart man

• He enjoys writing letters

• He is very afraid of snakes

• He is mean to children

Cara suggests Mr. Winston watch "Galactic Patrol" while he is home. Why is this suggestion funny/humorous?

• It is a frightening show about snakes

• It used to be Mr. Winston's favorite show

• It is the show that Cara can't watch until she apologizes

What sentence BEST describes Cara's character?

• She is curious and likes to prove a point

• She is a troublemaker who never follows the rules

• She is dangerous and puts others at risk

What conclusions can you draw about Cara's parents?

• They are sad that Cara lost her pet

• They are excited that Cara has a new pet

• They are angry because Cara caused trouble

• They are jealous that Mr. Winston works in a library

What conclusion can you draw about the snake in the story?

• Cara sold it back to her friend

• It is still on the loose somewhere

• It is now in a cage in Cara's room

• Cara's parents donated it to a zoo

What generalization can you make about Cara's feeling about apologies?

• She feels that children should always be forced to apologize

• She feels that people can usually tell when an apology is not genuine

• She feels that an apology should always include reasons and excuses

• She feels that she should not apologize if something is not her fault

Whose fault does Cara believe it is for the snake getting lose?

• Hers

• Her parents

• Mr. Winston

• Her friend that sold her the snake

slippery, gooey

• genuine

• fault

• slimy

• insisted