Question 1

How can the reader identify this selection as a biography?

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It tells about important events from Adams’s life.

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It explains details about a hospital Adams helped start

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It describes the training that doctors receive at Adams’s hospital.

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It tells about a book that Adams wrote.

Question 2

Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story?

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“But you shouldn’t change who you are.”

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I asked my dad if I could change my name.

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“I get teased all the time.”

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In no time at all we were laughing and talking.

Question 3

What lesson does Judy learn?

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It is difficult to fool your mother.

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It is difficult to go to school on a rainy day.

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Mothers expect their children to do well in school.

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You can still have fun on a rainy day.

Question 4

What is the main theme of the story?

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Don’t be afraid to show people who you really are.

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People are often unwilling to try something new.

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People enjoy learning about other cultures.

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You can teach people some things more easily than other things.

Question 5

Which statement describes a main theme of the story?

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It is often possible to overcome your fears.

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It is helpful for people to work together.

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It is good to share the things you have with others.

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It is important to smile even when you are not happy.

Question 6

What is the main message of the poem?

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People can find comfort in things that are always with them.

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Finding adventure requires careful planning.

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Replacing objects that are damaged is part of growing up.

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Events are more meaningful when experienced alone.

Question 7

What does Jake learn in this story?

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Being helpful can bring unexpected results.

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Taking a risk is more important than making a mistake.

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Offer help to people whenever they clearly need it.

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People often know more than they think they do.

Question 8

What is the theme of the selection?

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Hard work often leads to success.

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Popular items often change through the years.

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Some people work more than others.

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No one knows what to expect in the future.

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