A Crush by Cynthia Rylant

What does Ernie leave for Dolores every Wednesday?

• flower bouquet

• baseball cards

• a television set

• seed packets

Ernie leaves this gift because he

• likes Dolores's tattoo

• is playing a joke

• takes her advice to heart

• loves Dolores

Which of the following do people assume about Dolores's love life?

• she is married

• she is more interested in her job

• she does not want love

• she loves Ernie

Ernie's favorite thing is

• a television set

• some seed packets

• any kind of cookies

• a mason jar

Ernie changes by becoming

• smarter

• cleaner

• kinder

• happier

To act discreetly is to act with

• caution

• speed

• love

• compassion

A taut wire is

• sharp

• tight

• shiny

• thick

What does excess mean?

• polished

• near

• beautiful

• extra

To usher means to

• sing

• guide

• race

• raise

What does cherish mean?

• drive

• teach

• value

• grow