Level F: Lesson 15

What was smooth as a mirror in the Chinese garden?

• water 

• rocks

• roads

The author said the rock looked_______

• small

• strong

• dangerous

What is ‘shade’?

• a place where the sun doesn't shine

• something that swims in the water

• a home for a bird

The book said the garden was beautiful and________

• dark

• noisy

• peaceful

How did the author feel about visiting the Chinese garden?

• sad

• upset

• happy

What is the main idea of this story?

• James wants to play with his hamster and new cage.

• James has to help his mom clean the garage.

• James does many jobs to get money for a hamster cage.

The story takes place around James's house, in many yards, and in the pet shop. These are all examples of______

• settings

• plots

• characters

What do we learn about James from his actions and words?

• He is a lazy boy.

• He is a hard worker.

• He is a bad student.

Which of the following is a detail from the story?

• James does not have any money.

• James rakes leaves to earn money.

• James needs money to buy a hamster.

Read this sentence: The  ‘weeds grow everywhere in the yard. What are ‘weeds’?

• bumpy roads

• trees

• wild plants