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    Name: Character and Setting WEEK 16

    Theme DAY 5

    READ THE PASSAGE   Think about what Charlie says and does in the story.

    All Aboard!
    Charlie checked the stagecoach before anyone boarded. He squatted on his heels
    next to the wooden wheels. Each one was bolted tight, and there wasn’t a crack to be
    seen. He climbed to the top of the coach and tugged the leather straps. The mailbags
    were tightly secured. Then he gave the horses a careful look. Their harnesses and reins
    showed no signs of fraying.
    Once the coach was ready, Charlie yelled, “All aboard!” The passengers climbed into
    the coach. They sat across from each other, so close that their knees bumped together.
    Bags jammed the floor. Before Charlie could put the coach in motion, Rory from the town
    newspaper hurried up to him. He thought Charlie should know that a heavy rainstorm was
    heading toward the main road.
    Charlie carefully considered his options. If he took the usual route, the road might be
    washed out. The stagecoach’s wheels could get stuck in mud. The windows in the coach
    could not be closed, so the rain would surely soak his passengers.
    If he tried to go around the storm, the ride to the next town would take longer. And it
    was a rutted back road full of holes. The passengers would be bounced around, but they
    would be dry. Charlie wanted to get to the destination as fast as possible. But he always
    did what was best for his passengers.

    SKILL PRACTICE   Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.


     1.  Which of these best describes Charlie?  3.  What is a theme of the story?
    A careful and thoughtful A The best decisions are made quickly.
    B careless and hurried B Take your responsibilities seriously.
    C thoughtful but not experienced C Do not travel in bad weather.
    D inexperienced but careful D Friends are as important as family.

    2.  Where does the story take place?  4.  Which one states Charlie’s problem?


    A in a futuristic city A A wheel on the stagecoach is cracked.
    B in a modern-day small town B He does not know which route is best.
    C in a small town in the past C The rain has washed out the usual road.
    D in a big city D His passengers have to sit close together.

    STRATEGY PRACTICE   In your own words, explain the problem that Charlie faces. Then write about 


    what clues you found in the passage to help you decide what Charlie will do.

    © Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 3454 • Daily Reading Comprehension 105

    3454.indb 105 10/19/10 8:01 AM

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