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 chore: Tala carries a box of books down the front steps.
   • A loss: Tala sees the old house as the place that holds Tala's memories.
   • Exciting: Tala sees the empty rooms as a chance for a new beginning.
   • A punishment: Tala thinks the family is moving because Tala did something wrong.
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 [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.
   • Sentences [4] and [7]: the big window in the new kitchen, and the blank page.
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 blank page; Tala's father sees a story with torn pages.
   • Tala sees a mess to clean; Tala's father sees a blank page.
   • Both see the rooms as a story with torn pages.
   • Tala sees a story with torn pages; Tala's father sees a blank page.
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 [2] and [6]: the old books, and the story with torn pages.
   • Sentences [3] and [7]: the father whistling, and the blank page.
   • Sentences [1] and [10]: the box on the steps, and the father tapping the last mark.
6. 5.

   Kira reads the story. How does Tala's father see the move?

   • A job: he wraps a lamp and tells the movers where to set the sofa.
   • A magic cure: he thinks the move will solve the family's worries.
   • A loss: he sees the old rooms as pages torn out of a story.
   • A fresh start: he sees the empty rooms as a blank page for something new.
7. 6.

   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.
   • Both are ready to start new marks at the new house.
   • 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.

8. 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.

9. 7.

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

   • As a chore: Jun raises a hand so fast the bottle nearly falls.
   • As a serious risk: Jun is nervous the cage might open.
   • As a fun project: Jun is excited and already has a plan.
   • As an easy job: Jun thinks nothing could go wrong.
10. 8.

    Pia reads the story. How do Jun and Esme see taking care of Biscuit, based on sentences [3] and [7]?

    • Jun sees a way to win a prize; Esme sees a way to avoid homework.
    • Jun sees a risk to Biscuit; Esme sees a fun project.
    • Both see it as a fun project with a few worries.
    • Jun sees a fun project; Esme sees a risk to Biscuit.
11. 9.

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

    • Sentences [5] and [7]: Esme staring at the cage, and Esme asking about the latch.
    • 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 [3] and [8]: Jun plans a maze and laughs that hamsters are tough.
12. 10.

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

    • As a disaster: Esme is sure Biscuit will be lost.
    • 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.