You Can't Climb a Cactus

Who is the author of the story?

• Derrick Barnes

• Steve Cox

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Who is the illustrator of the story?

• Derrick Barnes

• Steve Cox

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What is Erica's problem in the story?

• She has never been to Arizona and she thinks it will be boring.

• She does not want to go to the nature center in Arizona.

• She does not want to go on vacation to Seattle.

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Why didn't Erica want to go to Arizona?

• Arizona looked like one big empty desert with weird cactus.

• Arizona had too many trees to climb

• Seattle had no trees to climb.

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According to Grandpa, what animals are Javelinas compared to?

• wild pigs

• wild dogs

• cows

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Why does Grandpa give Erica a guidebook?

• It is full of facts Erica would see in the tour.

• It has coloring pages for Erica to color.

• She needs a guidebook in order to take the tour.

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What are some things Erica sees in her tour?

• scorpions, beettles, javelinas and lizards

• javelinas and wild pigs

• snake, scorpions, and hippos

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Why was Erica asked to be an assistant?

• Erica continued to lead the tour without the guide.

• Erica did not cry when she saw the animals.

• Erica's grandpa told her she needed to help out.

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What is the resolution to Erica's problem?

• All the wonderful things Erica sees in the tour makes her change her mind about Arizona.

• Erica's parents promise to never take her to Arizona again.

• Erica's parents promise to let her choose where she wants to go for vacation.

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How does Erica feel at the end of the story?

• happy and informed

• disappointed and informed

• happy and tired

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