Remarkably Bright Creatures_Introducing Tova

What is Tova's job at the Sowell Bay Aquarium?

• She is a tour guide.

• She is a janitor.

• She is a marine biologist.

• She is a cashier.

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How much does Tova earn per hour?

• Twelve dollars

• Fourteen dollars

• Sixteen dollars

• Eighteen dollars

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Where does Tova keep her direct-deposit stubs?

• In a drawer at work

• In a shoebox on top of her refrigerator

• In a file cabinet at home

• In her wallet

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What does Tova do with her earnings?

• She spends it immediately.

• She saves it in an account.

• She invests it in stocks.

• She donates it to charity.

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What is the weather like in June according to the passage?

• Sunny and warm

• Rainy and gray

• Snowy and cold

• Windy and dry

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Why might Tova's pace be considered astonishing?

• Because she is very young

• Because she is a tiny older woman with a curved back

• Because she is a professional athlete

• Because she is always in a hurry

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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What can be inferred about Tova's attitude towards the weather?

• She dislikes the rain.

• She is indifferent to the gray weather.

• She loves sunny days.

• She is afraid of storms.

What does the phrase "out-of-mind account" help you infer about Tova's savings?

• She frequently checks her account balance.

• She doesn't use the money in that account.

• She spends her savings regularly.

• She is very concerned about her savings.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

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What does Tova's routine of stashing stubs in a shoebox infer about her character?

• She is very organized.

• She is careless with money.

• She is not concerned with material wealth.

• She is forgetful.

What does the description of the raindrops on the skylight add to the passage?

• It creates a sense of urgency.

• It adds a peaceful and reflective mood.

• It introduces a sense of danger.

• It highlights the importance of the aquarium.