The Stars Between Us

What can you infer about Alma's feelings towards her new home at the BEGINNING of the story?

• She wishes they would have moved there sooner.

• She is unhappy and feels lonely in her new home.

• She has always dreamt about living there.

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What can you infer about Alma's mom's feelings about their new home?

• She loves it.

• She hates it.

• She doesn't know how to feel about it yet.

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"To me, though, the ocean is a monster and the waves are its giant claws, raking the sand, dragging itself up the rocky beach."

This text evidence proves:

• Alma can't wait to show Daniel the ocean.

• Alma sees the ocean as a peaceful place.

• Alma dislikes the ocean.

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How do you think Alma felt when Daniel didn't post a picture of the birthday cookies she gave to him?

• She didn't really care.

• She felt excluded or forgotten.

• She was relieved.

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How did Daniel feel about Alma?

• He was grateful for her friendship.

• He saw her as an enemy.

• He didn't think they had a strong friendship.

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What did Daniel send Alma?

• Daniel sent Alma flowers.

• Daniel sent Alma a note he wrote about her.

• Daniel sent Alma his gratitude project.

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How did Alma feel about what Daniel sent her?

• Alma felt upset.

• Alma felt emotional.

• Alma felt scared.

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How did Alma change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

• Scared to Brave

• Happy to Sad

• Lonely to Peaceful

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How did Daniel's project affect Alma?

• It lifted her spirits, changing the way she views the stars, the waves, and her current home.

• It made her question their friendship with Daniel.

• It made her realize she was a terrible friend and didn't deserve someone like Daniel.

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Which is an example of a caravan?

• a stack of pizzas your family ordered for your birthday dinner

• a group of photos placed into a book

• a long line of floats traveling down the street in a parade

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