A Winning Day

Paragraph 17 is important to the plot because it is when Keysha —

• learns that her mother understands the value of the photograph

• realizes that her favorite player has to go to the locker room

• feels content after meeting her favorite player

• notices the crying young boy and his father

Which words from paragraph 10 help the reader understand the meaning of immense?

• squeaking loudly

• talking to one another

• towered above me

• in real life

Which sentence from the story reveals why Keysha decides to give her signed photograph to the boy?

• When I turned around, I noticed a little boy in a Dwight Edwards jersey standing next to his father.

• Then I thought about how kind Mom’s boss was for giving us the tickets that had allowed me to have this experience.

• I pushed my way back through the crowd and saw that the boy and his father were still standing where I had seen them.

• When I reached them, I tapped the boy on the shoulder.

Why does the author italicize the word “the” in the last sentence of paragraph 5?

• To emphasize that Dwight Edwards is a well-known player

• To show that the announcer is a friend of Dwight Edwards

• To emphasize the skills that make Dwight Edwards a great player

• To suggest that no other players are named Dwight Edwards

Read this sentence from paragraph 24.

"His tear-streaked face peeked out at me from under his father’s arms."

The author uses sensory language in this sentence to illustrate —

• the boy’s love for his father

• how young and disappointed the boy is

• how Keysha’s offer makes the boy feel

• why the boy did not get Dwight Edwards’s autograph

In this story, the author emphasizes the importance of —

• making wise decisions

• being generous

• becoming popular

• developing strong friendships

What is the best summary of the story?

• Keysha’s mother receives tickets to a professional basketball game. Thankful for the tickets, Keysha and her mother enjoy the game together. They see an important basketball player who has just joined the team, and Keysha gets his autograph.

• Keysha achieves her longtime dream of meeting her hero, a basketball player named Dwight Edwards. After the game he signs a photograph for her. Keysha feels sorry for a child who is crying because he was unable to get an autograph.

• Eager to see her favorite basketball player, Keysha hopes that he will sign a photograph for her. After the game her mother encourages her to approach him. He agrees to sign the photograph and thanks Keysha for coming to the game.

• Keysha and her mother go to a basketball game to see Keysha’s favorite player, Dwight Edwards. Keysha meets him after the game and gets his autograph. However, a little boy’s sadness leads Keysha to give the child her signed photograph.