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