The Pretty Box

Why was Ma Francis so happy?

• The mailboat had come.

• She had received a telephone call from her daughter.

• She received a box on the mailboat.

• Winky came to visit.

How did Winky get the box from the boat?

• On his truck

• On his head

• In his wheelbarrow

• On his bicycle

What was the last item taken from the box?

• Coffee

• Cloth

• Lard

• A box of detergent

Which of the following best describes the contents of the pretty box?

• Whitest, prettiest and finest

• Whitest, softest and powdery

• Sweetest, finest and powdery

• Softest, whitest and flakey

Who said the contents were grits?

• Cousin Cassie

• Cousin Cassie's son

• Ma Francis

• Winky

Why did Ma Francis stir the grits briskly?

• To prevent boiling over

• To prevent lumps forming

• To prevent hardening

• To prevent burning

Which word best describes Winky?

• Helpful

• Lazy

• Mischievous

• Honest

What is the author's purpose in this story?

• To inform

• To advertise

• To entertain

• To persuade

Which of the following would be be the most appropriate theme for this story?

• Honesty is the best policy.

• A stitch in time saves nine.

• Reading in the Key to Success.

• One good turn deserves another.

How was Ma Francis and Winky alike?

• They could not cook.

• They could not read.

• They could not cook grits.

• They could not understand.