The author starts the story “Three’s a Crowd” with these sentences: .....(1st paragraph) How is this part of the story important to the whole?
It introduces the main characters Mittens and Queen Arabella. It shows how loyal Mittens is to Arabella, but then ends up leaving later in the story.
In “Three’s a Crowd,” how is Mittens different from Destroyer? A: Mittens is more magical and selfish B: Mittens is more fearful and timid C:Mittens is more selfless and loyal D:Mittens is more sneaky and untrustworthy
C: Mittens is more selfless and loyal
“Being the right-hand cat of an evil queen had been my dream since I was a kitten.” Which idea does the phrase “right-hand cat” suggest?A:The queen has two right hands. B:The queen feels that the cat is absolutely necessary.
B:The queen feels that the cat is absolutely necessary.
What does the word oblivious mean as it is used in “Three’s a Crowd”? (line 11) A: unaware B:mindful C:obvious D:forgetful
A: unaware
How do you know “Three’s a Crowd” is a fantasy? Include evidence from the passage in your response.
Magic, mythical creatures, and magical forces. Evidence may include: Villain: Destroyer Hero: Mittens. There’s an evil queen - Arabella
There is quest structure in this story except: A:The character goes on a journey towards a specific goal. B:The character faces obstacles along the way. C:The character faces his/her fears D:The character’s quest takes place in a real world
The character’s quest takes place in the real world.
What themes are especially important in this story? Provide evidence to support your ideas.
One lesson is to have determination. Mittens was determined to return to Arabella no matter what. Another lesson is loyalty which Mittens shows throughout.
Read this sentence from the story. “Clearly I had indulged in too much cream.” (line 62) Identify the correct verb tense of indulged. A:past perfect B:present perfect C:future perfect D:present simple
A:past perfect
What is the significance of the photograph that Chillie holds onto as he runs down the street? A:Chillie likes pictures. B:It’s Chillie’s connection to the special person in his life. C:He doesn’t want to litter.
B:It’s Chillie’s connection to the special person in his life.
Which trait best describes Mittens in “Three’s a Crowd” and the man in “Runaway”? A:hyperactive B:unpleasant C:loyal D:adventurous
C:loyal
Which statement best contrasts a lesson that is developed in both stories? A:The man has to be magical, but not sneaky like Mittens. B:The man has to be clever to find Chillie, but he doesn’t have to be brave like Mittens.
B:The man has to be clever to find Chillie, but he doesn’t have to be brave like Mittens.
