The Mysterious Neighbor

What point of view is "The Mysterious Neighbor" told from?

• 2nd person

• 1st person

• 3rd person

• the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

Who is telling the story?

• Lily

• Ana

• The reader

• Unknown narrator

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.6

What does the word "exclaimed" most likely mean in the sentence, "Fireflies!" she exclaimed?

• Whispered

• Said excitedly

• Thought

• Asked

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word helps the reader understand what "twinkling" means in the sentence, "she saw many tiny, twinkling lights"?

• Fireflies

• Shook

• Grabbed

• Tiny

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Why does the author use italics in the sentence, "Fireflies!" she exclaimed?

• To show the word is important

• To show what she was reading

• To make the sentence easier to read

• To emphasize Lily's excitement

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CCSS.L.3.3A

Why does the author use quotation marks around certain words in the dialogue?

• To separate the sentences

• To show what the characters are saying

• To confuse the reader

• To make the sentences longer

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CCSS.L.3.2C

How does Lily feel about Ana when they first meet?

• Confused about her personality

• Annoyed by her gardening

• Excited to share interests with her

• Scared that Ana doesn't like her

How do Ana and Ali differ from each other?

• Ana is shy, and Ali is outgoing.

• Ana likes fireflies, and Ali likes butterflies.

• Ana enjoys gardening, and Ali enjoys painting.

• Ana dislikes flowers, and Ali dislikes bugs.

What important event helps Lily solve the mystery?

• She sees Ana waving from her window.

• She sees two girls at her birthday party.

• Ana changes her mind about gardening.

• Ana gives Lily a butterfly painting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the setting of Lily’s backyard contribute to the events of the story?

• It shows why Lily enjoys being outside.

• It allows Lily to gather clues about Ana and Ali.

• It is where Lily first meets Ana and Ali.

• It is where Lily begins to suspect Ana is acting strangely.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1