Mirette on the High Wire

How long did it take Mirette to learn to walk the length of the rope?

• One day

• Two Months

• One week

• One year

What do you think "cross the sky" means in this story?

• Walk across the rope

• Fly in an airplane

• Run super fast

• Become a bird

Why do you think people called him "The Great Bellini"?

• He was tall

• He was scary

• He was really good at the highwire

• He was really bad at the highwire

What is Mirette’s tone of voice in the second line on p. 18? What text details make you think that?

Why do you think the author includes the agent’s stories about Bellini’s past on pp. 14–16?

What is the tone of voice in the first line of page 18? What details make you think that

What is the main theme of 'Mirette on the High Wire'?

• Courage and determination

• Friendship and loyalty

• Mystery and suspense

• Love and romance

Who is the author of 'Mirette on the High Wire'?

• Emily Arnold McCully

• Dr. Seuss

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

What skill does Mirette learn in the story?

• Juggling

• High wire walking

• Magic tricks

• Playing the piano

What motivates Mirette to learn the high wire?

• Her mother's encouragement

• Her friend's challenge

• Her admiration for Bellini

• Her desire to join the circus