"No Peanut Butter in France"

What is the lesson of the passage?

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• A It is good to explore a new place in order to feel more comfortable.

• B Friends can make new experiences more fun.

• C Moving to a new country can encourage people to try new foods

• D People should be thankful for the things that they have.

What French food did Lauren and Lee’s mom make for the family?

• A baguette

• B eclair

• C quiche

• D ragout

What is the meaning of the word pronounce in paragraph 3?

• A eat quickly

• B make easily

• C say correctly

• D spell perfectly

Which action shows that Lee was kind?

• A Lee bought peanut butter to give to his friend from school.

• B Lee shared peanut butter with the manager of the supermarket.

• C Lee asked the woman at the bakery to add peanut butter to the menu.

• D Lee showed the workers at the department store where to put the peanut butter.

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

• A “‘Ah, oui.’ The manager smiled.” (paragraph 8)

• B “Pointing to his pastry, he asked the lady, ‘Peanut butter?’” (paragraph 15)

• C “‘Peanut butter is not a foreign food!’ Lee protested.” (paragraph 27)

• D “‘Then let’s buy a jar for Jacques, too,’ Lee suggested.” (paragraph 29)

How do paragraphs 5-6 help the reader understand the passage?

• A. The paragraphs introduce the main characters.

• B The paragraphs describe the setting of the story.

• C The paragraphs introduce the problem in the story.

• D The paragraphs explain how the characters solve the problem.

How did the twins react after hearing there was no peanut butter in France?

• A. They asked the supermarket to order peanut butter.

• B They learned how to make their own peanut butter.

• C They learned to enjoy other foods and go without peanut butter.

• D They searched many types of stores in order to find peanut butter.

Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

• A “‘I’ll try it,’ Lee promised, ‘but I miss peanut butter sandwiches in my school lunch.’” (paragraph 5)

• B “‘I’ll be glad to make peanut butter sandwiches if I can buy peanut butter,’ their mom said, ‘but I haven’t seen any in the stores.’” (paragraph 6)

• C “Lauren showed a jar to her mom. ‘It’s not peanut butter, it’s hazelnut butter,’ her mom said. ‘Let’s give it a try.’” (paragraph 8)

• D “Lee stopped at the boucherie to look for peanut butter. ‘That’s silly!’ Lauren said. ‘You won’t find peanut butter at a butcher shop!’” (paragraph 20)

Which phrase from paragraph 10 helps the reader determine the meaning of the word fragrance ?

• A “…around the corner…”

• B “…opened the door…”

• C “…to meet them.”

• D “…the smell alone.”

What is the meaning of the phrase “by chance” in paragraph 21?

• A definitely; for certain

• B possibly; maybe

• C suddenly; happening quickly

• D unfortunately; sadly