Question 1

Based on paragraph 10, which word is similar to "mean"?

Accepted Answer

intend

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angry

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cause

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unkind

Question 2

In paragraph 14, what does Grandpa mean when he says, "But my Grandpa Joe had a way with people. Made 'em smile"?

Accepted Answer

Grandpa Joe was friendly and made people happy.

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Grandpa Joe was a dentist who repaired smiles.

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Grandpa Joe's magic made people excited.

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Grandpa Joe was always smiling at others.

Question 3

What is meant by the sentence below?

"'It always bugged me when the vet took our dogs to the back of the office and closed the door' "?

Accepted Answer

Courtney was bothered that she could not be with her dog.

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There were other animals that might harm the dogs.

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There were flies and other insects biting her dogs.

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Courtney was afraid her dog would never come out.

Question 4

What is the meaning of line 4?

Accepted Answer

until the sun comes out the next morning

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until the sun is hot enough to make them sweat

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until the sun hides behind the winter winds

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until the sun goes down at night

Question 5

According to line 10, what does the word "carpet" represent?

Accepted Answer

grass

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dirt

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wool

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sand

Question 6

In the selection, what is a "publication"?

Accepted Answer

a group of writings that are printed together

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an envelope used to hold written work

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an idea for poems that are edited separately

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a tool used to send manuscripts

Question 7

In paragraph 38, which could replace "My heart lifted like a helium balloon"?

Accepted Answer

The narrator felt a great sense of relief.

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The narrator felt heavy in his chest.

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The narrator's heart felt light and weightless.

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The narrator felt a great sense of fear.

Question 8

In the first sentence of paragraph 2, what is the meaning of "enchanted"?

Accepted Answer

delighted

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hopeful

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bored

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curious

Question 9

In paragraph 7, what is the meaning of "fleshing out"?

Accepted Answer

making better

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writing over

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leaving alone

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worrying about

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