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The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 shows that —
John’s mother is worried about the passage of time
John is reluctant to see the end of summer
John’s mother likes the routine of school
John has enjoyed the long summer days
The main way that readers learn that this day is different from days that have come before is through —
the conversation between John and his mother
Audrey’s dress
the conversation between John and Audrey
John’s actions
Which statement expresses a main theme of the story?
You cannot escape from your problems.
Things can be broken very easily.
It is impossible to know what others are thinking.
It is important to overcome fear to take a stand.
How does John’s reaction to hearing a rain crow in paragraph 18 contribute to the story?
It shows that John tends to daydream.
It reveals that John is superstitious.
It indicates that the students are up early
It highlights the potential danger.
Which phrase helps readers know the meaning of the word stealthily in paragraph 23?
whispering of information
bring his parents word
the others who had come into town
she wasn’t asleep
How does the flashback in paragraphs 27–28 affect the story?
It shows that John’s mother gives wise advice.
It explains why John disagrees with his mother
It explains how Audrey feels toward John.
It reflects John’s fear of what is to come
Which two conflicts are at the center of “The First Day of School”?
John vs. society and John vs. his fears
John vs. his fears and John vs. nature
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?
anxious and afraid
excited
John is ready to take control of the day.
angry
What does John learn in his confrontation with Audrey?
John learns that his father has lost his job.
John learns that his mother got a new job.
John learns that his mother has lost her job.
John learns that his father got a new job.
Learning that his father has risked his job makes John more determined to...
plan a school event
run away
hide
face his fears
What does tooling mean in Paragraph 2?
working with something
cooking
using magic
ignoring
What does resentment mean in Paragraph 13?
peaceful
anger; irritation
regret
curious
John didn't sleep well because
he heard heavy traffic and car horns
summer was ending
his sister Audrey kept him awake
he was excited about going to school
John knows that something has "gone wrong" when
his mom says his dad has been gone for an hour
his mother says the National Guard came in overnight
his mom tells Audrey what groceries to buy
Audrey comes down to breakfast
The porch steps remind John of when he
ate ice cream after school with Audrey
kicked Audrey's doll buggy down them
was scared to walk down the steps alone
geard the rain crow earlier that morning
John pinches Audrey so hard because
he wants her to hit him so he can stay home
their mother seems to care more about Audrey
she cried when he broke her doll
he is scared and angry and wants her to stay home
