Test 1: Working Man

Which sentence from the passage shows Evan's confident perspective?

• "Evan had tried mowing lawns and raking leaves in the neighborhood, but it was hard work that didn't pay very well." (Paragraph 1)

• "When his dad's boss saw how great Evan was at doing these easy tasks, he would hire him on the spot." (Paragraph 2)

• "For a while, everything went smoothly." (Paragraph 6)

• "When Evan tried to make a copy of Dad's report for a big presentation, the copier ran out of paper." (Paragraph 6)

Part A

What surprises Evan about working at his father's office?

• Working in an office can be physically exhausting.

• He enjoys working in an office more than he expected.

• He does not get to spend time interacting with his father.

• It includes many tasks that he is not qualified to perform.

Part B

Which sentence supports the answer in Part A?

• "For a kid in the sixth grade, it's almost impossible." (Paragraph 1)

• "He would go to work with his dad." (Paragraph 1)

• "He found the mailroom down the hall and delivered letters and packages." (Paragraph 6)

• "Evan had to rush to the other side of the building and search various supply closets to find more." (Paragraph 6)

Which two sentences should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Evan makes money mowing lawns.

• Evan puts on his best clothes to go to work.

• Evan wants to be just like his dad when he grows up.

• Evan works hard on the day he spends at his dad's office.

• Evan wants to work at his dad's office, but his dad says he will have to try it first.

Part A

What is the theme of the passage?

• Finding time to spend with family can be difficult.

• It is impossible to succeed without taking chances.

• Some things are more difficult than they might seem.

• Working by hand is more reliable than using technology.

Part B

Which two sentences support the answer in Part A?

• "Fortunately, toward the end of the first week of summer vacation, Evan got an idea." (paragraph 1)

• "You don't understand how hard my job is,' he told Evan." (paragraph 4)

• "Come with me to work and if you impress my boss with your office skills and he offers you a part-time job, then we'll talk." (paragraph 4)

• "So the following Monday, Evan put on his best shirt and pants, grabbed his backpack and snack, and went to work." (paragraph 5)

• "You work way too hard, Dad,' he said out of breath." (paragraph 5)

Select two ways that show how Evan's participation in "Bring Your Child to Work" day contributes to the development of the plot of the passage.

• He gains experience working in an office.

• He feels surprised when the workday is over.

• He appreciates the exercise he can get at work.

• He wants to make a presentation with his father.

• He learns that working in an office can be challenging.