Going Green

"Ayla looked at her phone. It was 8:25. Her bus was still several blocks away. She was going to be late again. Why was there so much traffic?" Why is Ayla late to school again?

• Because there was so much traffic.

• Because she woke up at 8:25.

• Because she got distracted.

• Because she caught the wrong bus.

Why does Ayla need to get a car?

• A car would make life so much easier.

• A car would go faster on the road.

• A car would make her look cool.

• A car would be more comfortable.

"Ayla raced down the block. A sign caught her eye. It said Help Wanted. She didn't know much about bikes. But she could learn." Where did Ayla see the Help Wanted sign?

• On the road

• On the street

• In a bike shop window

• In an ice cream shop

"Ayla walked into the store. "Hi, are you hiring?" "Yes, I'm looking for some help in the afternoons", said _______. What is the name of the shop owner?

• Peter

• Jake

• Mike

• Jose

Why does Ayla like the shop?

• It was clean and bright.

• It reminded her of her childhood.

• It had many bikes.

• There were framed posters everywhere.

Each poster said the same thing. Go __________. Ride a bike. Ayla liked the idea of a clean environment.

In the parking lot some workers were setting up a machine. "This is our new charging station." "What does it do?", Ayla asked. "It's for charging __________________ ________________".

• electric cars

• electric bikes

• electric vans

• electric phones

Why does Mike like the idea of alternative fuel?

• It costs less than oil.

• It is better for the planet.

• It is easy to find at stations.

• It comes from deep in the ground.

Why does Mike let Ayla borrow the bike?

• Ayla will advertise for Mike's shop.

• Ayla will pay a little money each day.

• Ayla will later buy Mike's hybrid car.

• Ayla will work at the shop for free.

At the end of the story, Ayla decides to buy an ___________ ______________.