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The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 shows that —
John has enjoyed the long summer days
John’s mother is worried about the passage of time
John’s mother likes the routine of school
John is reluctant to see the end of summer
The main way that readers learn that this day is different from days that have come before is through —
John’s actions
the conversation between John and his mother
the conversation between John and Audrey
Audrey’s dress
Which statement expresses a main theme of the story?
You cannot escape from your problems.
It is important to overcome fear to take a stand.
It is impossible to know what others are thinking.
Things can be broken very easily.
How does John’s reaction to hearing a rain crow in paragraph 18 contribute to the story?
It highlights the potential danger.
It shows that John tends to daydream.
It reveals that John is superstitious.
It indicates that the students are up early
Which phrase helps readers know the meaning of the word stealthily in paragraph 23?
whispering of information
the others who had come into town
bring his parents word
she wasn’t asleep
How does the flashback in paragraphs 27–28 affect the story?
It explains how Audrey feels toward John.
It reflects John’s fear of what is to come
It explains why John disagrees with his mother
It shows that John’s mother gives wise advice.
Which two conflicts are at the center of “The First Day of School”?
John vs. his fears and John vs. nature
John vs. society and John vs. his fears
John vs. Audrey and John vs. society
John vs. his mother and John vs. Audrey
In the story, John always thinks about the danger of the crowds of people who want to stop him. When he realizes that there is no way to protect himself, he tries to find a way out for his sister. What does this suggest about John feels?
excited
angry
John is ready to take control of the day.
anxious and afraid
What does John learn in his confrontation with Audrey?
John learns that his father got a new job.
John learns that his mother has lost her job.
John learns that his mother got a new job.
John learns that his father has lost his job.
Learning that his father has risked his job makes John more determined to...
plan a school event
run away
face his fears
hide
What does tooling mean in Paragraph 2?
ignoring
using magic
cooking
working with something
What does resentment mean in Paragraph 13?
curious
peaceful
regret
anger; irritation
John didn't sleep well because
he was excited about going to school
his sister Audrey kept him awake
summer was ending
he heard heavy traffic and car horns
John knows that something has "gone wrong" when
his mom tells Audrey what groceries to buy
his mom says his dad has been gone for an hour
Audrey comes down to breakfast
his mother says the National Guard came in overnight
The porch steps remind John of when he
was scared to walk down the steps alone
geard the rain crow earlier that morning
ate ice cream after school with Audrey
kicked Audrey's doll buggy down them
John pinches Audrey so hard because
she cried when he broke her doll
he wants her to hit him so he can stay home
their mother seems to care more about Audrey
he is scared and angry and wants her to stay home
