The People Reader

In paragraph 2, the reader learns that Luna —

• wishes she could write like her dad

• likes that her dad is a writer

• is a good storyteller

• likes old furniture

Which word is a synonym for advantages in paragraph 2?

• Costs

• Differences

• Reasons

• Rewards

Why does Luna enjoy her father working in his office at night?

• It makes her tired.

• It makes her feel safe.

• She likes his old lamp.

• She likes the stories he writes.

Which words from the story help the reader understand the meaning of embarrassed in paragraph 4?

• crazy about them

• so many books

• turning red

• with a grin

Read the diagram.

Which detail from the story belongs in the blank box?

• He types on his laptop in his office.

• He checks out too many books at the library.

• He does not tell Luna exciting bedtime stories.

• He does not pick Luna up from school on time.

Why is Luna's idea to go to the antique store important to this story?

• It makes her dad start to like old things.

• It helps her dad solve his writing problem.

• Luna learns what a library card catalog is.

• Luna's dad decides to replace his old lamp.

In paragraph 14, the reader can use the suffix -fully to know that the word gleefully means —

• to do something without being happy

• to do something in a very happy way

• able to be happy

• a happy person

In paragraph 18, why does Luna’s dad hug her?

• She helped him find the piece of furniture he wanted.

• She was upset after school because he called her by the wrong name.

• She knew he needed a break to help with his writer’s block.

• She gave him a hug first because she knew something was bothering him.

The reader can conclude that Luna —

• is proud of her dad and is good at knowing how he feels

• is embarrassed by the way that her family behaves

• reads a lot of books about understanding people

• thinks shopping for old things is dull

Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story?

• "And who cares what other people think!"

• "But I really need to get home and start writing."

• "It was like a magical treasure hunt."

• "You’re always thinking about other people."