The Eclipse- Fiction 5.6

The author chose to title the selection "The Eclipse" most likely because...

• He likes eclipses

• The main event of the story is an eclipse

• He wanted to make it sound cool

Which sentence from the selection best describes how Chip was feeling when he found out that Henry was moving to another town?

• "During the eclipse, we can't look directly at the sun."

• "I still miss Henry, but the eclipse is captivating!"

• "I have an aching feeling in my stomach."

The section Calling Henry is mostly about...

• Mrs. Rogers teaching about the eclipse

• Henry talking about moving to another town

• Chip calling Henry to talk about his experience with the eclipse

Which of the following events resolves the problem of the story?

• The teacher tells Chip to pass out the cupcakes he brought for the class.

• Chip realizes that Henry was looking at same eclipse eventhough they were not in the same place.

• Henry puts on his glasses to watch the eclipse.

What sentence from the selection expresses how Chip was feeling during the eclipse party happening in his school?

• The eclipse is captivating!

• "Everyone goes outside and I trudge behind them."

• We take a bite at the same time.

The story says. " I reluctantly get up from my desk". How else could you say that?

• I quickly get up from my desk.

• I excitedly get up from my desk.

• I get up from my desk, but I really don't want to.

Which sentence from the selection tells the meaning of the word captivating?

• I have a brilliant idea.

• I can't stop watching it.

• Henry shakes his head.

Mrs. Rogers hangs iridescent streamers in the classroom. What is another word for iridescent?

• twisty

• sparkly

• long

Mrs. Rogers says that they will have a potluck with treats. What does a potluck mean?

• you dance very much

• people are watering plants

• everyone brings something different to share

The story says. " I slowly trudge behind them". What does trudge mean?

• walk quietly on tiptoes

• walk with heavy steps

• jump on one foot