How two characters see the same thing

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   Moving Day (original story)

   [1] On Saturday morning, a rental truck sat at the curb while Tala carried a heavy cardboard box down the front steps of the only house Tala had ever lived in. [2] The box held Tala's old books, and each one reminded Tala of a rainy afternoon spent curled up in the window seat. [3] Tala's father whistled cheerfully while wrapping a lamp in a blanket and telling the movers exactly where to set the sofa. [4] “Think of the big window in the new kitchen,” he called. [5] Tala's eyes stayed on the box, and Tala said nothing. [6] To Tala, the empty rooms looked like a story with the pages torn out. [7] To Tala's father, the same empty rooms looked like a blank page waiting for a new beginning.

   [8] When the truck was full, Tala's father checked the garage one last time and grinned at the bare concrete walls. [9] Tala stood in the doorway of the old bedroom, rubbing a thumb along the pencil marks that showed how tall Tala had been each year. [10] Tala's father looked over Tala's shoulder and tapped the last mark with one finger. [11] “We'll measure you in the new house,” he said, “and the marks will start fresh.” [12] Tala managed a small nod, though Tala's eyes stayed on the old line.

2. 1.

   Ari reads the story. How does Tala see the move?

   • A punishment: Tala thinks the family is moving because Tala did something wrong.
   • A chore: Tala carries a box of books down the front steps.
   • Exciting: Tala sees the empty rooms as a chance for a new beginning.
   • A loss: Tala sees the old house as the place that holds Tala's memories.
3. 2.

   Bo reads the story. Which two sentences best show how Tala's father sees the move?

   • Sentences [2] and [6]: Tala's old books, and the story with torn pages.
   • Sentences [4] and [7]: the big window in the new kitchen, and the blank page.
   • Sentences [1] and [3]: the truck at the curb, and the father wrapping a lamp.
   • Sentences [4] and [9]: the big window in the new kitchen, and Tala rubbing the pencil marks.
4. 3.

   Esme reads the story. How do Tala and Tala's father see the empty rooms in sentences [6] and [7]?

   • Tala sees a story with torn pages; Tala's father sees a blank page.
   • Tala sees a mess to clean; Tala's father sees a blank page.
   • Tala sees a blank page; Tala's father sees a story with torn pages.
   • Both see the rooms as a story with torn pages.
5. 4.

   Jun reads the story. Which two sentences best show how Tala sees the move?

   • Sentences [6] and [8]: the story with torn pages, and the father grinning at the bare walls.
   • Sentences [1] and [10]: the box on the steps, and the father tapping the last mark.
   • Sentences [3] and [7]: the father whistling, and the blank page.
   • Sentences [2] and [6]: the old books, and the story with torn pages.
6. 5.

   Luz reads the story. How do Tala and Tala's father see the pencil marks in sentences [9]–[11]?

   • Tala looks toward new marks; Tala's father holds onto the old line.
   • Tala holds onto the old mark; Tala's father looks toward new marks.
   • Tala wants to erase the marks; Tala's father wants to paint over them.
   • Both are ready to start new marks at the new house.

7. The Class Hamster (original story)

   [1] On Friday afternoon, Ms. Reyes announced that someone would take Biscuit, our class hamster, home for the weekend so the cage would not sit alone in the empty classroom. [2] My hand shot up so fast that I almost knocked over my water bottle and the stack of papers beside it. [3] I had a whole plan: a cardboard maze, a tiny bridge, and a spot by my bedroom window where Biscuit could watch the birds all afternoon. [4] Esme, who sat next to me, did not raise a hand. [5] Esme stared at the cage and chewed a pencil, as though the hamster might disappear while Esme looked away. [6] “What if Biscuit gets lost, Jun?” Esme whispered. [7] “What if the cage door doesn't latch?”

   [8] I laughed and told Esme that hamsters were much tougher than they looked and that nothing terrible would happen. [9] Esme frowned and pointed out that Biscuit weighed less than a bar of soap and could squeeze through remarkably small gaps. [10] Ms. Reyes chose me, and I carried the cage out of the classroom like a trophy. [11] All weekend, I checked the latch twice an hour, and I never mentioned that to Esme. [12] On Monday, when I handed Biscuit back, Esme leaned in and asked quietly how many times I had checked the latch.

8. 6.

   Milo reads the story. How does the narrator, Jun, see taking Biscuit home in sentences [2] and [3]?

   • As an easy job: Jun thinks nothing could go wrong.
   • As a fun project: Jun is excited and already has a plan.
   • As a chore: Jun raises a hand so fast the bottle nearly falls.
   • As a serious risk: Jun is nervous the cage might open.
9. 7.

   Noah reads the story. Which two sentences best show how Esme sees taking Biscuit home?

   • Sentences [1] and [10]: Ms. Reyes asks for a volunteer, and Jun carries the cage out.
   • Sentences [6] and [9]: Esme asks what if Biscuit gets lost, and points out how small Biscuit is.
   • Sentences [7] and [8]: Esme asks about the latch, and Jun laughs at Esme.
   • Sentences [2] and [3]: Jun's hand shooting up, and Jun's plan for a maze.
10. 8.

    Ren reads the story. Which two sentences best show how Jun sees taking Biscuit home?

    • Sentences [1] and [4]: Ms. Reyes announces the weekend job, and Esme does not raise a hand.
    • Sentences [2] and [9]: Jun's hand shooting up, and Esme pointing out how small Biscuit is.
    • Sentences [5] and [7]: Esme staring at the cage, and Esme asking about the latch.
    • Sentences [3] and [8]: Jun plans a maze and laughs that hamsters are tough.
11. 9.

    Tala reads the story. How does Esme see taking Biscuit home?

    • As risky: Esme worries the cage might open and Biscuit might be lost.
    • As a fun project: Esme already has a plan for a maze.
    • As a quiet moment: Esme chews a pencil and stares at the cage.
    • As a disaster: Esme is sure Biscuit will be lost.
12. 10.

    Zee reads the story. Which two sentences, one from each friend, show their different views about the weekend job?

    • Sentences [7] and [11]: Esme asks about the latch, and Jun checks the latch twice an hour.
    • Sentences [3] and [7]: Jun's plan for a maze, and Esme's question about the latch.
    • Sentences [1] and [10]: the announcement, and Ms. Reyes choosing Jun.
    • Sentences [2] and [3]: Jun's raised hand, and Jun's plan for a maze.