Valentine Comprehension Questions

Elizabeth's character can best be described as —

• static

• dynamic

• unyielding

• confused

When does the climax of this story occur?

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 6

• Paragraph 7

• Paragraph 8

In paragraph 5, the author reveals that Elizabeth is —

• becoming more positive about her mother's pregnancy

• excited that they already know the baby is a girl

• convinced that Cecilia was right when she said, "What's the big deal?"

• unsure about her feelings toward the baby

Elizabeth's primary conflict is —

• internal, an inner struggle

• internal, a moral dilemma

• external, against her mother

• external, against her sister

Which statement best expresses the theme of this story?

• Great things come in small packages.

• What we dread most can turn out to be something good.

• Things never turn out the way we think they will.

• Nobody can resist the charm of a baby.