This Tooth

"I jiggled it, jiggled it, jerked it."
What does the word jerked most likely mean?

• A) Moved suddenly and quickly
  

• B) Held tightly in place
  

• C) Whispered softly
  

"I pushed and pulled and poked it."
Based on the words around it, what does poked mean?

• A) Gently brushed
  

• B) Touched or prodded with force
  

• C) Kept it hidden
  

The poem’s title is This Tooth. Based on the title and poem, what is the main topic?

• A) A child learning how to brush teeth
  

• B) A child struggling with a loose tooth
  

• C) A child eating too much candy

"As soon as I stopped, and left it alone, this tooth came out on its very own!"
What does came out mean in this context?

• A) Became stronger

• B) Grew bigger

• C) Fell out by itself

The poem describes different ways the child moves the tooth. Which word from the poem suggests a gentle movement?

• A) Jerked

• B) Pushed

• C) Jiggled
  

Which word in the poem suggests a forceful movement?

• A) Poked

• B) Jiggled

• C) Stopped