The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A:
Which of the following describes how Tom changes during the text?
A
.
Tom does not obey Nell.
B
.
Tom does not want to listen to Bess.
C.
Tom shows he is capable of behaving.
D.
Tom eventually follows Nell's directions.
Multiple Select Question
Part B:
Identify two pieces of evidence from the text that support the answer you chose in part A.
A
.
Tom enjoys reading with Nell.
B
.
Tom fights against brushing his hair.
C
.
Tom tries to keep his hair nice for Bess.
D
.
Tom spends time with Nell and her friends.
E
.
Tom marches off when he is told what to do.
F
.
Tom wants to be "gentle as a kitten," just like Bess expects.
Part A: C. Tom shows he is capable of behaving.
Part B:
1. Tom stops Nell from eating a bug by saying "Stop, Nell! Don't be so trying" (page 4).
2. Tom helps Nell get a chair for Mrs. Pitcher instead of jumping on it (page 9).
Identify two pieces of evidence from the text that support the answer you chose in part A.
A
.
Tom enjoys reading with Nell.
B
.
Tom fights against brushing his hair.
C
.
Tom tries to keep his hair nice for Bess.
D
.
Tom spends time with Nell and her friends.
E
.
Tom marches off when he is told what to do.
F
.
Tom wants to be "gentle as a kitten," just like Bess expects.
Part A: C. Tom shows he is capable of behaving.
Part B:
1. Tom helps to carry the chair for Mrs. Pitcher, showing he is capable of behaving and being helpful (page 9).
2. Tom listens to Nell's advice about how to try and avoid hurting their grandma's feelings, indicating his capability to be considerate and understanding (page 15).
A
.
Tom enjoys reading with Nell.
B
.
Tom fights against brushing his hair.
C
.
Tom tries to keep his hair nice for Bess.
D
.
Tom spends time with Nell and her friends.
E
.
Tom marches off when he is told what to do.
F
.
Tom wants to be "gentle as a kitten," just like Bess expects.
CHOOSE 2 ANSWERS ONLY
Part A: C. Tom tries to keep his hair nice for Bess.
Part B:
1. Tom combs his hair neatly for Bess before they go to the garden party, showing that he is trying to keep his hair nice for her (page 11).
2. Tom behaves well during the party and impresses Bess by participating in the games and not causing any trouble, demonstrating that he is capable of behaving (page 17).