Na m e : ___ Date: _
Directions: Read the story, then draw your own conclusions by answering the
questions below. Support all of your conclusions with information from theConclusions tell how the story ends based on the
given facts.Jennifer was reading a novel. Ronnie began telling another of his made-up stories out loud.
“Oh, chill, Ronnie,” smiled Jennifer, finally putting down her novel. “I do listen to you,
sometimes. But we’ve been cooped up in this musty, drafty cabin for two days, and I’m
getting a little exhausted from your non-ending stories. They aren’t only ridiculous, but
they are boring.” She saw by Ronnie’s expression that his feelings were deeply hurt. Jennifer
tried to ease the sting of her words. “I’m sorry. It’s just that I thought we were going to have
a fun ski vacation. Who knew an avalanche was going to close the slopes and block all the
exit roads for this long? I’m as bored as you are. I just happen to be better at entertaining
myself than you are.”
Ronnie was still looking dejected. “How am I ever going to be a famous author if I can’t
even get my sister to listen to my stories?”
“I have an idea,” Jennifer offered. “Why don’t you write me a story, Ronnie? That way you
can gather your thoughts before you express them, and while you are writing I can have
the quiet I’m craving.” Ronnie agreed.- What time of the year does the story take place? How do you know? _____
- Describe the place where Jennifer and Ronnie are staying. ___
- Does Jennifer like to read? How do you know? _____
- If given the chance, do you think Jennifer would leave the cabin? Why? __
- How is Ronnie dealing with his boredom? _____
- What is Ronnie’s future ambition? ____
- Do you think Ronnie is quiet while he writes? Why or why not? __
- If given the opportunity, do you think Ronnie and Jennifer would leave the cabin and go
home? Why or why not? ____ - How do you think their vacation will end? _____
- Think of three adjectives that describe the characters:
Ronnie: _______________________________________________________________________
Jennifer: _____________________________________________________________________