The Ant in the Photograph

What does Daron want his dad to see?

• his art project

• his camera

• his classroom

• his new friend

What was Daron's original problem in his story?

• He was late to Parent's Night.

• He forgot his sculpture at home.

• He left his sculpture at the park.

• He broke his sculpture.

Read this sentence: A gloomy cloud hung over his head. Why did the author include this sentence in the story?

• to predict a change in the weather.

• to describe Daron's mood

• to hint at what would happen next

• to tell how Daron looks

Read this sentences from the book: "Oh, no, it's ruined!" Daron exclaimed as he picked up the flattened milk cartons, twisted straws, and ripped paper. Which words in these sentences help readers understand the meaning of the word ruined?

• exclaimed, picked up, and ripped

• flattened, twisted, and ripped

• milk cartons, straws and paper

• milk cartons, and twisted straws

in the story, which event happened first?

• The school secretary told Daron's mother about the camera.

• Michael showed the picture to the school secretary.

• Michael gave the school secretary his phone number.

• Michael rode his bicycle to Daron's house.

In the story, Daron takes a photograph with his ant. What is a synonym for photograph?

• camera

• sculpture

• conversation

• picture

What do Daron and Michael have in common?

• Both boys are in the tenth grade.

• Both boys had the same third-grade teacher.

• Both boys are in the same class.

• Both boys ride their bikes to the park.

What would likely happen next in the story?

• Daron's mom would return to the park to get the camera.

• Daron's mom would print pictures for Daron to share with his dad.

• Daron's mom would give the boys a ride to the park.

• Daron's mom would give Michael money for the photographs.

Who is the main character in this story?

• Daron

• Daron's mom

• Michael

• the school secretary

What did Michael show the school secretary?

• the name on the sculpture

• the sculpture he had made

• the name written on the blue camera bag

• the picture of Daron and his sculpture