Looking Like Me Test

What does the word "mirror" mean as it is used in the story "Looking Like Me"?

• A type of window

• A surface that shows your reflection

• A picture frame

• A book

Which of the following is a literal phrase from "Looking Like Me"?

• "I am a son"

• "I am a rainbow"

• "I am a shooting star"

• "I am a song"

Who is the main character in "Looking Like Me"?

• The teacher

• The boy who looks in the mirror

• The boy’s sister

• The boy’s friend

What does the boy do after looking in the mirror in "Looking Like Me"?

• He goes to school

• He talks to his family

• He draws a picture

• He eats breakfast

Which of these is a fable, folktale, or myth element found in "Looking Like Me"?

• The boy meets a talking animal

• The boy learns a lesson about himself

• The boy finds a treasure map

• The boy travels to another planet

What is the central message of "Looking Like Me"?

• Always do your homework

• Be proud of who you are

• Eat healthy food

• Travel the world

Read this sentence from "Looking Like Me": "I am a rainbow of possibilities." What does the phrase "rainbow of possibilities" mean?

• The boy is colorful

• The boy has many different qualities and can do many things

• The boy likes to draw rainbows

• The boy is a painter

How does the author show that the boy is proud of himself in "Looking Like Me"? Use details from the text.

• The boy hides from the mirror

• The boy lists all the things he is and smiles at his reflection

• The boy ignores his family

• The boy leaves the room

Which detail from "Looking Like Me" helps you understand the lesson the boy learns?

• He wears a blue shirt

• He says, "I am a brother, a son, a writer, and more."

• He eats breakfast with his family

• He walks to school

After reading "Looking Like Me," how would you explain the moral of the story to a friend?

• You should always listen to your teacher

• You should be proud of all the things that make you unique

• You should never look in the mirror

• You should always wear nice clothes