1) Read the dictionary entry. What is the best definition for the word paragraph 14? a) Meaning 1 b) Meaning 2 c) Meaning 3 d) Meaning 4 2) This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A How does Nathan feel about seeing the meteor? a) excited b) nervous c) worried d) sad 3) Part B Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A? a) A chorus of delighted voices erupts from all around. (paragraph 11) b) He urges Nathan to hurry. (paragraph 8) c) I missed it! (paragraph 7) d) I see one! (paragraph 6) 4) In paragraph 7, why is Jarrod's head out the window? Choose TWO correct answers. a) He is trying to see a meteor. b) He wants to back out the driveway. c) He sees a meteor. d) He doesn't want to miss anything. e) He is trying to get fresh air. 5) Which of these is the best summary of the story? a) Nathan and his brother are going stargazing. They meet up with Jarrod's friends to watch a meteor shower. Jarrod tells Nathan he is happy to spend time with his brother. b) Nathan is happy to spend time with Jarrod. As long as he gets to eat cookies, he doesn't care where they go. Jarrod just wants to have a good time with Nathan before he goes to school. c) Nathan plans on eating ten cookies. He has all night to do it. He and his brother are spending the night on a hill looking at stars. d) Jarrod drives Nathan to a hill to watch the stars. He meets up with friends. They put down blankets and eat cookies. 6) After they park in the field and find their friends, which is the first thing Nathan does? a) He hugs Jarrod/ s friends. b) He spreads out a blanket to lie on. c) He tells his brother he is not a nerd. d) He sees another meteor and tells his brother to pay attention. 7) Read paragraphs 13 through 16 of the story. Which sentence best shows why the two boys enjoy spending time together? Select the correct answer. a) I know, I'm moving into your room. b) You're a nerd, but I'm a gazer. c) His beside him. d) Anyway, I wouldn't want to share this night with anyone else. 8) As the night goes on, the reader can predict that a) Jarrod won't see any meteors b) Nathan will not eat anymore of the cookies c) the brothers will see a lot of meteors d) the brothers will both end up crying 9) Choose the best theme of the story. a) Brothers have special relationships. b) Stargazing is interesting. c) Hobbies are important. d) Too many cookies will make you sick. 10) What conclusions can the reader come to about Nathan? a) He doesn't like fruit or sandwiches. b) He doesn't really like stargazing. c) He will decide not to move into his brother's room. d) He is going to really miss his brother when he leaves.

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