FInkle Dee Derp Meets Amelia

What did the frost-slicked window symbolize in the bakery setting of the text?

• A. A barrier against the warmth

• B. A symbol of victory

• C. A symbol of defeat

• D. A cold and distant presence

What key event in the story triggered the flurry of rumors that engulfed the bakery and town?

• Finkle Dee Derp's escape from the bakery on his cursed legs.

• The discovery of a secret family ingredient in the cookie recipe.

• Finkle Dee Derp and Amelia delivering cryptic messages for a hidden rebellion.

What worried Amelia's parents, causing them to huddle in the flickering lamplight?

• A. The weight of whispers and disapproving frowns

• B. The fear of the blizzard's return

• D. The rebellion's success

• C. The spread of rumors and whispers

What did the warmth of the bakery feel like to Amelia and Finkle Dee Derp after the rebellion?

• C. Exciting

• D. Unbearable

• B. Comforting

• A. Suffocating

How did Amelia and Finkle Dee Derp's rebellion impact the townsfolk's emotions?

• A. It made them indifferent

• B. It made them supportive

• C. It made them fearful

• D. It made them angry

How did the blizzard's return affect the bakery and the town?

• A. It brought relief and joy

• B. It caused panic and fear

• C. It was seen as a sign of victory

• D. It was ignored by the townsfolk

Which setting MOST reflects the atmosphere and events in the final part of the story:

• A cozy bakery basking in the warm glow of the morning sun.

• A bustling seaside town alive with whispers and curious glances.

• A dimly lit cellar, filled with secrets and hidden shadows.

• A windswept rooftop offering a panoramic view of the snow-covered landscape.

Which key detail in the text suggests the story occurs in a bustling seaside town with lots of gossip?

• "Rumors, like dandelion seeds carried on the wind, had spread through the bakery, then the town, eventually swirling back to settle on Amelia's doorstep like uninvited guests."

• "The world outside, where Finkle Dee Derp had danced defiance on rooftops, suddenly seemed smaller, colder."

• "They understood that their rebellion wasn't a single snowflake, melting in the sunshine. It was an avalanche, unleashed in the heart of winter, and neither the whispers nor the disapproving sighs could stop it."

• "As the aroma of cocoa filled the air, a silent conversation brewed between them... the weight of unspoken truths pressing down like the snow they'd battled."

Which statement best describes how Amelia's character development changed as the setting shifted from the cozy bakery to the bustling town?

• She became more confident and defiant, fueled by the open expanse of the town setting.

• She grew more cautious and apprehensive, feeling exposed and judged by the watchful eyes of the townspeople.

• Her relationship with Finkle Dee Derp weakened, as the external pressures conflicted with their previous bond.

• She remained unchanged, her internal struggles independent of the external environment.

What two key moments in the text reveal Amelia's growing caution and apprehension due to the townspeople's scrutiny? (They watched her all the time and judged Amelia harshly.) (Choose 2 answers)

• "Amelia, ever watchful from the bakery window, her heart soaring with each safe return..."

• "The warmth of the bakery, once a haven, now felt suffocating, the weight of unspoken truths pressing down like the snow they'd battled."

• "They understood that their rebellion wasn't a single snowflake, melting in the sunshine. It was an avalanche..."

• "Mittens, a ball of orange fur with eyes like emeralds, stalked Finkle Dee Derp with playful malice."