Kindred Spirits

How does the author’s use of phrases like “how in the world” and “get this show on the road pronto” impact the tone or meaning of the passage?

• It helps create a casual tone.
• It helps create a formal tone.
• It helps create a serious tone.
• It helps create a sympathetic tone.

The story is being told in third person limited not omniscient. This means we only know the thoughts of one character instead of all the characters.

• True
• False

What is hidden from the reader as a result of the story being told from the third-person limited point of view?

• how Sierra feels about moving into her sister’s room
• the actions between Sierra and Great Aunt Josephine
• how Aunt Josephine feels about moving to Sierra’s house
• Sierra’s opinion of taking care of the kittens

What is the best possible theme for this passage?

• Friendship is the most important thing.
• The most valuable part of life is the memories you make.
• Parents often don't understand the interests of kids.
• When you really care about something, you are willing to make sacrifices for it.

In paragraph 3, Sierra’s mother says “You know, Sierra, families love and support each other” in response to what?

• her messy bed
• her unhappy face
• Sierra's dislike for Aunt Josephine
• the results of the local school board election

In paragraph 9, when Sierra discovered tiny kittens wrapped in a towel. The narrator writes, “‘Oh, they’re so cute,’ exclaimed Sierra,” and so tiny. May I pick one up?” What word would be a good synonym for excitedly exclaimed?

• Shrieked
• Mumbled
• Blurted
• Whispered

In paragraph 6, when Sierra's aunt thanks her for giving up her room, Sierra mumbles “It’s really no problem.” Infer how Sierra is really feeling about giving up her room:

• Happy and willing
• Reluctant and unsure
• Excited
• Angry

In paragraph 7 the author states "Sierra grew accustomed to sharing a room with her sister". What does this mean?

• She hated it.
• She got used to it.
• She loved every minute.
• She didn't care about her sister.

In paragraph 12, how would you best describe the word gruel?

• hard nibbles of food
• large chunks of food
• soft mushy food
• solid food

At the end of the story, how did you know that Aunt Josephine had made a positive impact on Sierra?

• Sierra hugged her tight.
• Sierra said "Thank You!"
• Sierra named a kitten after her.
• Sierra's mother told her to like Aunt Josephine.