99 pages 3 hours read

Andrew Clements

The School Story

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2001

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Multiple Choice

1. Which best describes why Natalie shows Zoe her novel in the first place?

A) Natalie wants Zoe to edit the novel.

B) Natalie wants Zoe’s opinion on the novel.

C) Natalie wants Zoe to get the novel published.

D) Natalie wants Zoe to help her finish the novel.

2. What is the most likely reason Natalie hid the books her father used to read to her?

A) The memories were too painful.

B) She didn’t like those books anymore.

C) She wanted to protect the memories she had with her father.

D) She hated the way her mother read to her.

3. Why does Zoe do most of the talking when interacting with characters like Ms. Clayton and Mr. Reisman?

A) Zoe knows them better and is more comfortable speaking to them.

B) Zoe thinks Natalie is not good at explaining things.

C) Zoe wants to practice her Zee Zee Reisman persona

D) Zoe has a talent for getting her way by talking.

4. What does it mean when the Natalie says, “Cassandra Day is dead” (Chapter 6?

A) Natalie has lost faith in the plan and motivation to continue.

B) Natalie has chosen a different pseudonym.

C) Natalie has killed off the main character in her book.

D) Natalie needs time to get over her grief.