The Company You Keep
by Helen Tracy
613 words
Flesch-Kincaid Readability 2.52
Reading Comprehension Skill: Sequence
Literature Skill: Dialogue
Discussion Questions
How does Lisa feel at the beginning of the story?
Which happens first: Lisa fills out a job application. Mr. Groves says he has some tests for her.
At the time of this story, is Nina still Lisa's best friend? Why or why not?
How does Lisa feel when Mr. Groves says he won't hire her?
Do you think it was all right for Mr. Groves to decide not to hire Lisa because she sat with Nina?
What can you tell about Lisa's feelings in the dialogue between her and her mother?
How do you think Lisa feels at the end of the story?
What punctuation cues tell you when there is dialogue?
Do you think the dialogue makes the story more interesting to read? Explain.
Do you think Lisa will succeed in the job? Do you think she will help Nina?
