Smile: A Graphic Novel

Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Chapter 1

Reading Check

1. Who does Raina attempt to race on the way to her house?

2. What does Raina’s dentist put on her teeth during the first operation?

3. What creature does Raina say she looks like when she sees her teeth in the mirror after returning to the dentist?

4. Where does Raina’s mother take her after the dentist shows her how her teeth have healed?

Multiple Choice

1. Why does Raina’s mother think that Raina is in shock?

A) She doesn’t get the Girl Scout badge she wanted.

B) She laughs at her reflection after seeing that her two front teeth are damaged.

C) She tells her mom that she doesn’t want to fix her teeth.

D) She is excited to get another shot to prepare for her braces.

2. How does the card from Raina’s teacher make her feel?

A) She feels annoyed that the card says to smile and includes a smiley face.

B) She feels grateful that people care about her.

C) She feels overwhelmed by her classmates’ messages.

D) She feels embarrassed that people know about her accident.