📚 Part 1: Stella's Character Traits

1. Which word best describes Stella's personality?

Mean and selfish

Wise and caring

Scared and shy

Angry and bitter

2. What role does Stella play for the other animals at the mall? Check all that apply:

She protects them

She gives them advice

She tells them stories

She ignores them

3. Find evidence from the text that shows Stella is protective. Write one example:

4. How does Stella feel about her past? Use details from the story to explain:

🔍 Part 2: Comparing Stella and Ivan

5. Complete this sentence: Both Stella and Ivan are _________________ because they both _________________.

Both Stella and Ivan are _________________________ because they both _________________________________.

6. How are Stella and Ivan different? Choose the best answer:

Stella is older and wiser; Ivan is younger and still learning

Stella is mean; Ivan is kind

Stella doesn't care about others; Ivan does

There are no differences between them

7. What important promise does Stella ask Ivan to make? Why is this promise important to the story?

8. How does Stella's relationship with Ivan help Ivan grow as a character?

9. I Can Statement: I can describe Stella's character traits using evidence from the text.

Rate yourself: I did this successfully / somewhat / need more practice (circle one)

10. Why do you think the author included Stella's character in the story? What would be missing if Stella wasn't there?