Reading #3 A Dream Come True

Read the following sentence from “A Dream Come True”. She had built on that dream for years. How does the sentence contribute to the development of the theme?

• Tamara knows dreams rarely come true, so she will just have to keep trying.

• Tamara knows dreams take hard work and determination, and she can make her dream come true.

• Tamara is aware that if her dream fails to come true, she can always see her amazing lions at the zoo in Dallas.

• Tamara is certain that her uncle will one day take her on a safari, and working toward the trip to Kenya helps make her dream come true.

Read the following sentence from the passage. Tamara’s anticipation rose to a crescendo. How does the sentence impact the tone of the passage?

• It creates tension and relief about finding the lions.

• It creates joy and awareness about finding the lions.

• It creates happiness and music about finding the lions.

• It creates suspense and excitement about finding the lions.

How does the author develop the point of view of the narrator in the text?

• by revealing Tamara's thoughts and feelings throughout the text

• by contrasting how Tamara and Ashanti behave throughout the text

• by explaining the different types of animals Tamara discovers throughout the text

• by emphasizing how important Tamara's relationship with Ashanti is throughout the text

Read the sentences from “A Dream Come True”. After a few minutes, Nyakio explained that they would move to an area slightly away from the water hole to look for lions. They skirted the throng of animals and proceeded into an area of tall grass. Based on these sentences, what can the reader infer about lions?

• Lions are not typically thirsty animals.

• Lions are not typically seen during daylight hours.

• Lions are not typically aware of the presence of humans.

• Lions are not typically found with other species of animals.

How is Tamara’s conflict, or problem, resolved in “A Dream Come True”?

• After five years of research, Tamara is finally able to see lions in the wild.

• After five years of research, Tamara is finally able to see her family in Kenya.

• After five years of research, Tamara is finally able to see pictures on a safari.

• After five years of research, Tamara is finally able to capture images of animals.

Which statement provides the best summary of “A Dream Come True”?

• A girl’s dream of going on a safari comes true.

• A girl’s dream of visiting family in Kenya comes true.

• A girl’s dream of visiting lions in the wild comes true.

• A girl’s dream of taking pictures of wildlife comes true.