1.Which of these best describes the main conflict that Natalie faces? A. an internal conflict: her decision about whether to go to the dance
B. an internal conflict: her feelings about her grandmother's gift
C. an external conflict: her struggle to design a perfect dress for the dance
D. an external conflict: her inability to obtain a perfect dress for the dance

2.In sentence 12, Grandma uses the expression, "What's cooking?" How does her use of this expression help characterize her?

A. It hints at the gift she is about to give Natalie.
B. It suggests that she does not respect Natalie.
C. It shows that she is cheerful and informal.
D. It suggests that she is helpful and full of ideas.

3.Which statement best describes Grandma as the author presents her?

A. She is practical and quite stern.
B. She is helpful and generous.
C. She is funny and full of jokes.
D. She is thrifty and a bit argumentative.

4.Which statement best expresses the main theme of this passage?

A. Social events are very important.
B. Many people care too much about their appearance.
C. It is very hard to do without material goods.
D. Love can help make dreams come true.

4.The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A

Given the details in the passage and your own knowledge of human behavior, what inference can you make about why Grandma made Natalie's "perfect" dress?

A. Grandma wanted to make Natalie's dream come true.
B. Grandma always loved to make doll clothes for Natalie.
C. Grandma did not want to buy Natalie a beautiful dress.
D. Grandma was bored and wanted an interesting project.

Part B

What details from the passage help support the answer to Part A?

A. She taught me how to dance, and she made beautiful clothes for my dolls.
B. . . . after I had finished my homework, I would sketch the "perfect" dress.
C. Nevertheless, we decided that we would shop for my dress on Saturday.
D. "I was so worried it wouldn't be what you hoped for," she said.