The Sound of Summer Running

How can the reader tell that Mr. Sanderson is extremely impressed by Douglas? Select TWO correct answers.

• Mr. Sanderson agrees to try on the sneakers.

• Mr. Sanderson knows exactly what Douglas wants.

• Mr. Sanderson stands in amazement.

• Mr. Sanderson offers Douglas a job.

Who is the main character in the story?

• Mr. Sanderson

• Father

• Douglas

• the old man

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Douglas needs a job.

• Douglas does not have money to purchase a new pair of shoes.

• Mr. Sanderson only accepts dollar bills.

• Douglas has too many shoes.

What is the main message of the story?

• Intelligence and hard work have great benefits.

• Strangers are more giving than family.

• It's better to have more than not enough.

• It's good to be honest when sharing our feelings.

What point of view is this story told in?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• 4th person

Select TWO correct answers. The antagonist---

• is the person or force that makes things difficult for the protagonist

• is Mr. Sanderson because he will not let Douglas pay for the shoes

• is the usually the main character

• is Dad because he gets in the way of Douglas's mission to purchase a new pair of shoes

What can the reader conclude about Douglas based on his actions in paragraphs 43-45?

• Douglas wants to be a shoe salesman when he gets older.

• Douglas is a super hyperactive kid who loves to help others in need.

• Douglas is an intelligent risk-taker who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.

• Douglas is used to getting what he wants at no cost.

What can the reader infer about Douglas based on his looks in paragraph 47?

• Douglas is not used to the summer weather.

• Douglas is hot and sweaty.

• Douglas is feeling unwell and possibly has a fever.

• Douglas is extremely happy and proud to be the owner of a new pair of sneakers.

What does the word detached mean in paragraph 40?

• interesting

• separated

• joined

• enlarged

What does the word abandoned mean in paragraph 62?

• filthy

• desired

• deserted

• appealing