Question 1

From Chloe’s description of the fourth-grade students in paragraph 8, the reader can tell that Chloe —

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is jealous of Maneya’s mentoring assignment

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regrets becoming a school mentor

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is unhappy with Maneya’s approach to mentoring

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realizes that mentoring requires long hours

Question 2

Paragraphs 6 and 7 contribute to the rising action of the story by showing that Chloe —

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has the wrong impression about first grade

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is unfamiliar with the concepts being taught in first grade

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no longer wants to participate in the mentoring program

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does not like being told what to do

Question 3

What can the reader conclude about Chloe’s and Maneya’s mentoring experiences?

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Both mentoring assignments present unique challenges.

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Both mentors need help to be successful in their assignments.

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Both mentoring assignments end in a positive way.

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Both mentors fail to learn from their assignments.

Question 4

In paragraphs 4 and 5, what does Chloe’s conversation with Maneya reveal about Chloe?

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She believes that she will not have to work hard in the first-grade classroom.

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She does not enjoy attending classes at her middle school.

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She has experience working with young children.

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She dislikes fourth-grade students.

Question 5

Which sentence expresses the turning point in the story?

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I wasn’t the one who was complaining anymore.

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It sounded like a great classroom to spend time in.

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I looked at the students and gave them a thumbs-up.

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Just six weeks ago I had been the envy of my middle school peers.

Question 6

What is the best summary of the story?

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Chloe and her friend Maneya are both assigned to be mentors in elementary school classrooms. Maneya finds success early with her fourth-grade class, but Chloe has a difficult time managing her first graders. Chloe eventually learns that she has to adapt to the procedures of the first-grade classroom in order to succeed.

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Chloe becomes confused when Fernando puts three fingers in front of her face. She complains to her friend Maneya that mentoring in a first-grade class is not easy at all. Chloe thinks that the students do not understand her. Chloe learns that being a mentor in a first-grade class is not nearly as easy as she had first thought.

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As noise fills the first-grade classroom, Miss Sanchez makes the students stop talking. Chloe is excited about working with the students as part of a mentoring program. Chloe’s friend Maneya is assigned to mentor fourth-grade students, and Maneya is unhappy about her assignment.

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Chloe is assigned to mentor in a first-grade class, and her friend Maneya is assigned to mentor in a fourth-grade class. At first Chloe thinks teaching first graders will be easy, but she soon finds out that it is not as easy as she had thought. Maneya has success with the fourth-grade class while Chloe struggles.

Question 7

In paragraph 9, the second reason that Sophie is allowed to go on the trip shows that her mother —

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envies Sophie’s opportunity

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wants Sophie to spend time with her uncles

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is not really worried

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has been on similar trips before

Question 8

How does Uncle Dock respond to his sister when she expresses concern about Sophie’s safety?

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He provides her with a list of the equipment on the boat.

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He reminds her that they are going to see Bompie.

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He encourages her to join them on the trip.

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He tells her that they need Sophie to help on the boat.

Question 9

Why do Sophie’s uncles agree to let her go on the trip?

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Sophie impresses them with her knowledge of sailing.

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Sophie promises to help them on the sailboat.

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Sophie shows that she is not bothered by inconveniences.

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Sophie promises that her cousins will not influence her.

Question 10

Which event contributes most to the narrator’s inner conflict in the story?

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She does not immediately confess to spending money that does not belong to her.

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She is slow to return home when her grandmother is waiting on her.

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She takes a path to the store that is different from her usual route.

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She is sent to the store by herself and is not used to going there alone.

Question 11

Which sentence from the story shows that the narrator takes advantage of her situation at the store?

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The longer I gazed at the candy display, the more certain I became that I needed two pennies’ worth as a reward for coming to the store alone.

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I found Grandma’s purse and put the quarter in my pocket.

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While Grandma took the hot rolls from the oven, I told her about the candy.

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I would have a nickel and two pennies back.

Question 12

The conversation between Uncle Roy and the narrator leads to the story’s resolution because it —

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makes the narrator decide to take responsibility for her actions

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prompts the narrator to ask about the right time to confess

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reveals to the narrator that her grandmother is aware of the narrator’s deceit

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causes the narrator to understand that what she did was wrong

Question 13

The end of the story reveals that Grandma —

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is more understanding than the narrator anticipated

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wants the narrator to stop making mistakes

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enjoys telling stories about her youth

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does not believe it is wrong to spend someone else’s money

Question 14

What is the best summary of the story?

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While a girl is at a store buying yeast for her grandmother, she decides to use some of the change to buy candy and returns only a nickel to her grandmother. Later, she becomes upset about what she has done, and her uncle suggests that she tell her grandmother what she did. When the girl finally confesses, her grandmother forgives her and tells her a story about when she was young.

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A grandmother sends her granddaughter to the store with a quarter to buy yeast for rolls. The girl hurries to the store, where she buys the yeast. She then decides to purchase two pieces of candy instead of getting all the change back. When she returns from the store, she takes the long way home. She eventually tells her grandmother what she did at the store.

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A grandmother is baking rolls at home and notices that she does not have enough yeast. She asks her granddaughter to take a quarter to the store to buy some yeast. When the girl is at the store, she buys the yeast and also some candy. The girl arrives back at the house and tells her grandmother that she put the change in her grandmother’s purse.

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A girl is asked to go to the store to buy yeast for her grandmother. She takes the quickest path possible to get to the store. After buying the yeast, she uses some of the change to buy two pieces of candy. At first she does not tell her grandmother about what she has done. While the girl is sitting on the porch, her uncle suggests she tell her grandmother what is bothering her.

Question 15

Based on Uncle Roy’s advice to the narrator, the reader can infer that Uncle Roy —

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has had a similar experience with the narrator’s grandmother in the past

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is sure someone else will tell the narrator’s grandmother before the narrator has a chance to

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thinks the way the narrator’s grandmother has been tricked is amusing

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is concerned the narrator will be punished by her grandmother for her actions

Question 16

Patrick’s feelings about babysitting begin to become more positive when he —

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braids the girls’ hair

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sits at a tiny table

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hits an imaginary dragon with a spatula

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plans to entertain the girls with a movie

Question 17

What is the best summary of paragraphs 12 through 16?

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Patrick decides to use his imagination and play with the girls to make them happy. He pretends to fight an imaginary dragon to rescue the girls, who are acting like princesses in trouble. The girls thank him for rescuing them. Patrick’s mother watches and thanks him for helping her, too.

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Patrick chooses to play a game with the girls he is babysitting. He pretends to battle an imaginary dragon while the girls act like princesses. He pretends to open a gate and then tells the imaginary dragon to stay away from the princesses. Patrick’s mother watches the children as they play.

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Patrick uses an apron, a broom, and a spatula in order to play a game. He pretends to battle an imaginary dragon while the girls act like princesses. The girls are grateful for Patrick rescuing them from an imaginary dragon. Patrick’s mother hears the girls thank Patrick.

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Patrick imagines he is a prince fighting with a dragon as he gallops across the room. The girls hide behind a chair while he swings at the imaginary dragon with his spatula and pretends to defeat it. The girls, who are pretending to be princesses, thank him. They say he is their hero for rescuing them.

Question 18

Paragraphs 1 through 8 contribute to the plot by —

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providing the reason for Charlie Joe’s conflict

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describing the qualities that others enjoy about Charlie Joe

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establishing Charlie Joe’s discomfort in the setting

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hinting at how Charlie Joe will resolve his problem

Question 19

Why do paragraphs 23 and 24 mark a turning point in the story?

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Charlie Joe recognizes that only he can save his plans for a fun and relaxing summer.

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Charlie Joe’s parents decide that the summer camp sounds like a good idea.

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Charlie Joe’s parents want to get his opinion about going to summer camp.

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Charlie Joe understands that he should have worked harder in class.

Question 20

What is the best summary of the story?

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During a parent and teacher conference, Charlie Joe’s teacher suggests that Charlie Joe attend an educational summer camp. Charlie Joe’s father thinks the camp is a good idea, but Charlie Joe does not want to go. He bargains to make excellent grades rather than attend the camp. His parents agree to this offer.

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One day at school, Charlie Joe and his parents attend a conference with Charlie Joe’s teacher. At first Ms. Ferrell describes Charlie Joe’s good qualities, but Charlie Joe’s father is concerned about his academic performance. Ms. Ferrell suggests that Charlie Joe attend a summer camp that is educational but also fun.

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Charlie Joe attends a conference with his parents and his teacher. His father says that Charlie Joe’s grades have worsened and must be improved. The teacher hands Charlie Joe’s father a brochure about a camp, and Charlie Joe realizes it is an educational camp. Because of this, he does not want to go.

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Charlie Joe meets with his parents and teacher for a conference at school. Charlie Joe does not want to go to summer camp. Instead, he says he will get good grades. His parents are not sure whether to accept his offer, so they try to determine whether Charlie Joe is serious.

Question 21

Which sentence best explains why Charlie Joe’s father considers sending Charlie Joe to Camp Rituhbukkee?

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“It would be bad parenting if we just sat here while you threw your talents away.”

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“You’ve never gotten straight A’s in your life.”

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My dad thumbed through the brochure.

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Finally my dad turned around and looked at my mom, who nodded.

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