Nutcracker Memories

Who is the narrator in this story?

• Michael

• Aunt Rachel

• The author

• Natalie

Which event follows the family's dinner at the Blue Plate Special?

• Natalie receives a letter from her Aunt Rachel

• Natalie gets money from her grandmother

• Natalie watches The Nutcracker

• Natalie reads the book from Aunt Rachel

Why does Natalie ask her mother for her $20?

• She wants to buy tickets for The Nutcracker

• She wants to buy a DVD for her aunt

• She wants to buy a book about the performance

• She wants to buy refreshments

Which best describes the genre of this story?

• Poetry

• Realistic fiction

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

Which includes an example of dialogue from the story?

• "So what is your favorite part?" Aunt Rachel asked.

• What a great present this would be!

• We settled into the plush seats.

• Even though we just had dinner, Michael and Dad went over to the refreshment table.

Which best describes Aunt Rachel?

• Nervous, because she didn't want to see The Nutcracker

• Rude, because she didn't go with Natalie and Michael

• Generous, because she bought Natalie a DVD

• Caring, because she sent Natalie tickets to The Nutcracker

Is "Nutcracker Memories" told in first or third person?

• first person

• second person

• third person

Where is the story mostly taking place?

• Natalie's House

• Theater

• The Blue Plate Special Restaurant