Let’s read the story carefully and answer each question one by one.
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1. Who are the main characters?
The story is told from the point of view of a girl who just made a new friend. She talks about herself and her new friend, Calliope. So the two main people in the story are:
- The narrator (the girl telling the story)
- Calliope (her new friend)
✔ Final Answer for #1:
The narrator and Calliope
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2. Where had Calliope lived?
In the first paragraph, it says:
> “Calliope said that she lived on a farm and had cows and pigs.”
And earlier it says she just moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota — so before that, she lived on a farm. It doesn’t say exactly where the farm was, but we know she lived on a farm before moving.
✔ Final Answer for #2:
On a farm
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3. How were the two friends different?
Look at the first paragraph — it lists several differences:
- Calliope has 4 brothers; the narrator is an only child.
- Calliope likes country music; the narrator prefers Top 40.
- Calliope lived on a farm with cows and pigs; the narrator grew up in Rhode Island and only has a dog.
- Calliope collects rocks; the narrator collects shells.
We can pick any of these — but let’s list the clearest ones mentioned.
✔ Final Answer for #3:
Calliope has 4 brothers and likes country music; the narrator is an only child and likes Top 40 music. Also, Calliope lived on a farm with animals, while the narrator grew up in Rhode Island with just a dog.
*(You can shorten this if needed — but include at least 2 differences.)*
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4. How were the two friends alike?
Second paragraph says:
- They both like to read.
- They both have Barbie dolls (narrator has 17, Calliope has 15) and share clothes.
- They both collect things — narrator collects shells, Calliope collects rocks (some with fossils).
So they share hobbies and interests!
✔ Final Answer for #4:
They both like to read, they both have Barbie dolls and share clothes, and they both collect things — shells and rocks.
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Ask a question about this text.
This part asks YOU to make up your own question that can be answered by reading the story.
Example:
*What kind of music does the narrator like?* → Answer: Top 40
Or: *How many Barbie dolls does Calliope have?* → Answer: 15
You can write any question like that.
✔ Sample Final Answer for this part:
How many Barbie dolls does the narrator have?
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Final Answers:
1. The narrator and Calliope
2. On a farm
3. Calliope has 4 brothers and likes country music; the narrator is an only child and likes Top 40 music. Also, Calliope lived on a farm with animals, while the narrator grew up in Rhode Island with just a dog.
4. They both like to read, they both have Barbie dolls and share clothes, and they both collect things — shells and rocks.
Ask a question: How many Barbie dolls does the narrator have?
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading and answering questions worksheet.
