Reading Bank 1

In Passage 1, why does Snarly become a toy again?

• He wants another nap.

• Mei’s mother can see him.

• He is embarrassed about barking.

• Mei used the powder incorrectly.

What sentence in Passage 1 supports your answer in Part A?

• “He sat up and said, ‘What a nice nap!’” (paragraph 2)

• “‘Woof, woof!’ he cried as the squirrel he had spotted dashed up a tree.” (paragraph 3)

• “Mei laughed and said, ‘I was supposed to use the powder on a doll.’” (paragraph 4)

• “He could only be real when no one but Mei was around!” (paragraph 10)

In Passage 1, what happens because Mei is curious?

• She finds a hidden recipe card.

• She wonders why Snarly barks.

• She does not have a doll to play with.

• She hopes the powder will work on Snarly.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: What is Mei’s point of view about the recipe card in Passage 1?

• She thinks the instructions are confusing.

• She thinks the card should remain hidden.

• She thinks the instructions are too much work.

• She thinks the card is telling her how to play with her dog.

Part B: Which sentence supports the answer in Part A?

• “She was a curious girl, so she reached behind the board and discovered a recipe card hidden there.” (paragraph 1)

• “It had instructions for mixing ten things from the kitchen.” (paragraph 1)

• “Mei did not have a clue, but it stuck in her mind.” (paragraph 1)

• “She didn’t have a doll, but Mei hoped the powder would work on Snarly.” (paragraph 2)

What does disbelief mean as it is used in Passage 1? “To her surprise and disbelief, Snarly looked exactly as he used to.”

• a lie or false statement

• a fear that something is true

• a bad feeling about what is real

• a feeling that something cannot be true

Why did the author of Passage 2 include paragraph 7 in the story?

• to explain why Luca likes helping Mrs. Brown

• to explain how Luca and Mrs. Brown get to the forest

• to make it clear that Luca and Mrs. Brown often visit ogres

• to make it clear that Luca and Mrs. Brown often collect overdue books

What does the phrase ants in his pants mean as it is used in this sentence from Passage 2? “‘He’s had ants in his pants waiting for today,’ said his father.” (paragraph 2)

• He has been restless and excited.

• He has been quite uncomfortable.

• He has had picnic food in his pockets.

• He has been sitting on the ground outside.

8. 9.Fill in a circle in each row to show where the answer to the question can be found. You will fill in three circles.

Why do Luca and Mrs. Brown visit the forest?

• Paragraph 9

• Paragraph 10

• Paragraph 13

8. 10.Fill in a circle in each row to show where the answer to the question can be found. You will fill in three circles.

How do Luca and Mrs. Brown get back to the library from the forest?

• Paragraph 9

• Paragraph 10

• Paragraph 13