Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. Around what holiday does the story take place?

2. Why is it impossible for Cheyenne to identify Griffin?

3. How old is Cheyenne?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Where is Griffin taking Cheyenne? Why?

Chapters 5-10

Reading Check

1. Besides being kidnapped and blind, what other issue is Cheyenne dealing with?

2. What company is Cheyenne’s dad the president of?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. According to Cheyenne, what are some of the advantages of being blind?

2. Why is Griffin glad that Cheyenne is blind as he walks her into his house?

3. Why does Roy leave Griffin alone with Cheyenne?

Paired Resource

“Why Dogs Bark and Curbing Excessive Barking”

• This article from pets.webmd.com explains why dogs bark and how to stop barking that is excessive.
• How does Cheyenne react when the dog Duke barks aggressively? How does her reaction support the theme of Turning a Disadvantage Into an Advantage?

Chapters 11-16

Reading Check

1. What would Griffin’s dad do if he discovered that Griffin let Cheyenne escape?

2.