Reading Comprehension Quiz

Which detail from the passage shows how Genie feels about organizing Grandpop’s money?

• “Genie swallowed the need-to-be-honest that was making its way up his throat.”

• “Genie’s eyes had bugged.”

• “Genie flipped through the bills, double checking.”

• “He didn’t tell Genie why he wanted him to do all this, so of course Genie was bursting to know.”

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

Look at the illustration on page 14. How does the illustration add to the story?

• It helps the reader infer that Grandpop trusts Genie.

• The illustration creates a sense of sadness in the story.

• It helps the reader infer that Genie is brave.

• It makes the reader infer that Grandpop is scared to be outside.

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CCSS.RL.5.7

How does Ernie’s character affect the plot events?

• Ernie likes to be helpful, so he wants to go with Grandma.

• Ernie is lazy, so he wants Grandma to do the shopping for him.

• Ernie is worried about Grandma, so he wants to make sure she is alright.

• Ernie is frustrated easily and doesn’t like to go to the market.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

Read this sentence from paragraph 12 of “Sky-Glitter:” “The next morning, Genie had just finished jotting down his star question when he heard Grandma’s car pull into the yard.” What is the meaning of the word jotting?

• Forgetting

• Sharing

• Thinking

• Writing

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Part B - Which sentence from the passage best supports the illustration on page 13 .

• “Genie swallowed the need-to-be-honest that was making its way up his throat.”

• “Genie’s eyes had bugged.”

• “Genie flipped through the bills, double checking.”

• “He didn’t tell Genie why he wanted him to do all this, so of course Genie was bursting to know.”

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

CCSS.RI.5.1

How does “Sky

Glitter” connect with “The Drive Down”?

• It shows that Genie asks fewer questions now.

• It shows that Genie still does not like living in the countryside.

• It shows that Genie and Ernie will probably never get along.

• It shows that Genie has begun to adjust to living with his grandparents.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2