Part B - Which TWO lines best support the last answer. Choose TWO!

"Sid (gleefully): Here he comes now.", "Sid (with feigned innocence) Well now, Aunt I thought you..

What do the conversations Aunt Polly has with each boy show about her feelings toward them?

They show that she trusts Sid more than she does Tom.

Think about what Tom does and what happens to him. Which sentence best states a theme?

Lying to get out of trouble can lead to more trouble.

Part A - What do details in the drama suggest about Sid?

He enjoys seeing Tom get in trouble.

How are Tom and Sid different?

Sid likes going to school, but Tom does not.

Which line from the passage shows Tom thinks Sid has told Aunt Polly about Tom playing hooky?

"...he stops whistling, casting a suspicious glance at Sid."

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1
Part B - Which TWO lines best support the last answer. Choose TWO!
"Sid (With Pride): I got one hundred in arithmetic today..."
"Sid (gleefully): Here he comes now."
"Aunt Polly: Humph! Playin' hooky, like as not."
"Sid (with feigned innocence) Well now, Aunt I thought you..
2
What do the conversations Aunt Polly has with each boy show about her feelings toward them?
They show that she cares about both boys but ...
They show that she expects Sid to work less than Tom.
They show that she trusts Sid more than she does Tom.
They show that she worries more about Sid than she does Tom.
3
Which word best describes Tom and Sid's relationship?
respectful
loyal
difficult
rude
4
What does Polly mean in this line?
Tom dislikes going to school.
Tom is unlike anyone else.
Tom likes to make trouble.
Tom is difficult to like.
5
Think about what Tom does and what happens to him. Which sentence best states a theme?
Lying is good if it stops feelings from being hurt.
No lie is good, but some lies are worse than others.
More often than not, telling the truth is its own reward.
Lying to get out of trouble can lead to more trouble.
6
Part A - What do details in the drama suggest about Sid?
He always tells Aunt Polly the truth.
He enjoys seeing Tom get in trouble.
He dislikes doing his chores.
He is shy around most adults.
7
How are Tom and Sid different?
Sid loves his Aunt Polly, but Tom does not.
Sid does not like swimming, but Tom does.
Sid likes going to school, but Tom does not.
Sid helps his Aunt Polly, but Tom does not.
8
Which line from the passage shows Tom thinks Sid has told Aunt Polly about Tom playing hooky?
"I thought you sewed his collar with thread this mornin."
"I don't know, Aunty. He wasn't in school all afternoon."
"...he stops whistling, casting a suspicious glance at Sid."
"She'd never noticed if it hadn't been for Sid."

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