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A reading comprehension and inference check for the short story, Shells.
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1
Why does Michael go to live with Aunt Esther?
His parents died
She's old and needs help
He hates her
He didn't want to live at home anymore
2
Which emotion best describes how Michael felt in the pet store with this aunt/
Excited
Grateful
proud
Embarrassed
3
Shells can be categorized as
historical fiction
fiction
nonfiction
realistic fiction
4
She marked his shell with polish so she could distinguish it from the rest. Distinguish means
recognize
call
to make pretty
mark
5
Prejudice means
To not like another race
To enjoy being alone
To like hermit crabs
To take care of someone
6
Which of these is a character trait for Aunt Esther
pretty
rich
loyal
old
7
The author's comparison of Micheal to the hermit crab is an example of
hyperbole
Metaphor
alliteration
Simile
8
Why did Aunt Esther take Michael into her home?
She needed someone to carry heavy things
She didn't like children
She wanted to honor her sister
She was lonely
9
What did Aunt Esther and Michael have in common?
They both enjoyed being alone
They liked hermit crabs
They hated each other
They both liked talking on the phone
10
Which answer best describes the change in Micheal and his aunt's relationship?
from bad to worse
from strained to positive
from mean to nice
from annoyed to happy
11
When Micheal ran out of the condo after arguing with his aunt he was most likely feeling
loved
angry
lost
petty
12
Who is Sluggo
Michael's aunt
The guy at the store
The hermit crab
Michael's best friend
13
Does Michael really hate his Aunt?
no
yes
14
Aunt Esther lived in a
farm house
mansion
2 story
condominium
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Why did the author name the story Shells?
Shells are popular in Detroit
Aunt Esther loved shells
Michael enjoyed collecting shells on the beach.
to represent Michael and the hermit crab
