Lunchtime Problem Solver Comprehension Quiz

Which of the following words from paragraphs 1 or 2 help the reader understand the meaning of the word glumly?

• didn't bother to pick up his fork

• a carton of warm chocolate milk

• lumpy brown gravy

• soggy noodle

In paragraph 21, the word audacity means -

• Easily distracted

• Ability to plan

• Dedication to healthy eating

• Fearlessness

Based on her actions in the story, the reader can conclude that Dierdra -

• frequently visits the principal's office because of her poor behavior

• enjoys making new friends

• takes action to find solutions to her problems

• is an advanced reader and a good student

What will probably happen at the next school board meeting?

• Dierdra and Jared will list reasons why the food served in the cafeteria is unhealthy for most students.

• Dierdra and Jared will give a convincing presentation to persuade the board members to provide more appealing food in the cafeteria.

• Dierdra will attend the meeting, but Jared will be absent.

• Jared will overcome his shyness and speak to the board members.

Which sentence from the story best shows that Dierdra is motivated and persistent?

• Dierdra grumbled as she pushed a soggy noodle around in a lumpy, brown gravy.

• By the time recess began, she had talked to every kid who ate lunch in the Cedar Springs Elementary cafeteria.

• "We, the people of Cedar Springs Elementary, are demanding better food."

• Dierdra surprised Jared by taking a picture of her lunch tray with her phone.

The story is mostly about -

• The low quality of the food served in Cedar Springs Elementary School cafeteria

• How a student works to persuade people to solve a problem

• How Jared helps Dierdra solve a problem at school

• How Dierdra and Jared work together to create a convincing presentation

Read this line from paragraph 10. "Dierdra's eyes shone as she spoke" What is the author suggesting about Dierdra in this line?

• Dierdra has better eyesight than other students.

• Dierdra is angry with Jared.

• Dierdra is excited and proud to tell Jared about her talk with the principal.

• Dierdra is bored with her reading group.

From the description of events in paragraphs 5 and 6, the reader can tell that Dierdra is -

• working hard to convince the school board to improve the quality of food served in the cafeteria

• encouraging other students to complain to Mr. Barnaby about cafeteria food

• trying to persuade Jared to support her effort to improve the quality of food served in the cafeteria

• gathering student signatures for a petition