The Invitation

Which statement best describes how Lissa's perspective changes from the beginning to the end of the story?

• At the beginning of the story, Lissa appreciates Indian culture and by the end she only wants to go back home to the United States.

• At the beginning of the story, Lissa misses her cross-country team and by the end of the story she has made new friends that she can exercise with.

• At the beginning of the story, Lissa can't stand living in India and by the end of the story she appreciates how India is different and is excited to live there.

• At the beginning of the story, Lissa thinks she will starve, but by the end of the story she enjoys Indian food.

Select two sentences that illustrate how Lissa's character changes from the beginning to the end of the story.

• "Liss, you cannot isolate yourself. You're a lucky girl to visit another country. Keep an open mind." p. 6

• Lissa's shoulders sank. One week down. How would she survive eleven weeks more? p. 2

• Being with annoying Soni was better than being on the streets. p. 8

• For the first time in a week, Lissa realized that she was thoroughly enjoying herself. p. 14

• Soni helped them climb up a stepladder one by one onto the elephant's back. p. 11

How does the setting of India add to the plot of the passage?

• India is a beautiful place full of vibrant colors, exotic animals and unique foods.

• The main character enjoys being in India and learning about the different customs.

• The streets of India are chaotic with cars, bikes, buses, wagons, cows, donkeys and taxis which is stressful to the main character.

• India is an unfamiliar place and provides a unique challenge for the main character to overcome.

What is one theme of the book, "The Invitation"?

• It's always best to try new foods to see if you like them.

• New experiences are not for everyone.

• India is a strange and unique country.

• First impressions are not always accurate.

Slect the sentence from the text supports a theme of the story.

• She recognized nothing... She would starve in this country. "Eat up Liss" said her dad. "It's delicous." p. 5

• Cars, bikes, buses, wagons, taxis, tiny cabs, all honking their horns at the same time... And beggars and little children without shoes. p. 6

• Lissa could only stand and stare. An elephant was parked between two cars. p. 8

• She still had some adjusting to do in this place... But maybe having eleven weeks to do it in wouldn't be so terrible after all. p. 15

In the poem, "Decorated Elephant" what effect does the descriptive language in stanzas one and two have on the poem?

• It helps the reader create a mental picture of the elephant.

• It gives the elephant human characteristics.

• It compares the elephant to a painting.

• It makes the reader feel happy for the elephant.

In the poem, "Decorated Elephant" what does the language in the last stanza convey?

• It shows how the elephant is dainty because it has a dainty ankle bracelet.

• It shows how strong the elephant is because the elephant has a thick foot.

• It gives the elephant human qualities because the elephant is showing off its bracelet and pink toenails.

• It shows that elephants like to play dress up because the elephant has a bracelet and pink toenails.

Which sentence best summarizes the text?

• Lissa loves India, especially the banana trees, monkeys, colorful parrots and the spicy aromas that fill the air.

• Lissa didn't want to go to Soni's party but her dad forced her to go. In the end she made a new friend.

• Lissa felt that life in India was chaotic and she wasn't used to the food. She didn't like Soni who wouldn't stop talking to her.

• Lissa was not accustomed to life in India at first, but through an experience riding an elephant, she came to appreciate the new experiences of life in India.

Match the following

• Descriptive language illustrates the way an elephant looks.

• The Invitation

• The elephant plays a key role

• Both passages

• Includes dialog to move the plot along

• The Invitation

• The character's perspective changes as a result of a series of events.

• Decorated Elephant

Read the sentence from The Invitation. "Like two people at an art show, the girls simply stood and admired the painting." What type of figurative language is used and how does it contribute to the main character's development?

• Simile compares Lissa and Soni to people at an art show because they like art.

• Simile is used to mark a change in Lissa's perspective, from disdain to admiration.

• Metaphor shows how Lissa enjoys riding the elephant as she enjoys art.

• Comparison is used to mark a change in Lissa's perspective from frustration to joy.