Understanding Character Motivations and Actions

Ally visits AC Peterson Farms, where her mom works, and reflects on her struggles with reading and school. She encounters classmates Shay and Jessica, who tease her. Later, her brother Travis takes her to a pawn shop, where they bond over coins and memories of their grandfather.

What is the name of the restaurant Ally visits?

• Crowded City

• Busy Street Cafe

• AC Peterson Farms

• Park Road Diner

Why is Ally's mother concerned when Ally arrives at the restaurant?

• Ally lost her backpack

• Ally was late for her shift

• Ally forgot her homework

• Ally missed the bus and had to walk

What does Ally imagine drawing with ice cream?

• A man with a cone-shaped head rowing in a banana split

• A castle made of ice cream

• A rainbow of ice cream flavors

• A giant ice cream sundae

What type of card did Ally mistakenly give to Mrs. Hall?

• A get well soon card

• A thank you card

• A birthday card

• A sympathy card

What does Ally's mom say about the sympathy card?

• It's for the people who miss the deceased

• It's a card for celebrating life

• It's a card for new beginnings

• It's a card for the deceased

What book inspired the name of Ally's sketchbook?

• The Wizard of Oz

• Alice in Wonderland

• The Secret Garden

• Peter Pan

Who are the two girls Ally encounters at the restaurant?

• Shay and Jessica

• Emily and Sarah

• Rachel and Chloe

• Megan and Lisa

What does Shay ask Ally about Mrs. Hall's card?

• Why would you give Mrs. Hall that card?

• Was the card meant for someone else?

• Did Mrs. Hall like the card?

• Did you make that card yourself?

What does Ally's mom suggest about Shay and Jessica?

• They are reaching out to be friends

• They are just being polite

• They are not trustworthy

• They are new to the area

What does Travis call a good day?

• A silver dollar day

• A sunny day

• A golden day

• A lucky day