54 pages 1 hour read

Sharon M. Draper

Stella by Starlight

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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  1. Recall and Understand Content (e.g., who, what, where, when) 
  2. Apply and Analyze Ideas (e.g., how and why)

Chapters 1-6

1. Who uses the track at the white school to practice running?

A) Stella

B) JoJo

C) Tony

D) Paulette

2. To what does Papa compare the metaphor “nailing jelly to a tree”?

A) accusing and punishing the local Klansmen

B) seeing the cross burn on the far side of the lake

C) forgiveness for stepping on Dr. Packard’s shoe

D) helping Mr. Odom after his accident

3. Of these, which is a subtle attempt by a character at supporting equality between races?

A) Dr. Packard’s treatment of patients

B) Mrs. Cooper’s candy distribution

C) Paulette’s choice to attend Mountain View

D) JoJo’s telling Stella about the cross

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