Adrian Bell

Adrian was eager for the school day to be over. He had arranged to meet some friends to play basketball, and he wanted to leave right away. The day crawled along, but finally the bell rang. Adrian jumped excitedly from his seat and loaded his backpack. He rushed to the door, but Mr. Benson’s voice stopped him. “Adrian, could you come here, please?” Adrian stopped and reluctantly turned around. He definitely wasn’t interested in staying after school, but he couldn’t ignore his teacher. So he shuffled up to Mr. Benson’s desk. “You don’t want to forget this, do you?” Mr. Benson asked as he held out Adrian’s cap. In his hurry to leave, Adrian had dropped it on the floor by accident. “Thanks, Mr. Benson,” Adrian gratefully replied. Now he was glad he had stayed. What was Adrian going to do after school?

• Go to work

• Walk the dog

• Play basketball with some friends

What was Adrian Bell eager for during the school day?

• To finish his homework

• To meet his friends for basketball

• To attend a club meeting

• To go to the library

Why did Adrian Bell stop before leaving the classroom?

• He forgot his backpack

• He was called by Mr. Benson

• He wanted to talk to a friend

• He needed to ask a question

What did Mr. Benson give back to Adrian Bell?

• His notebook

• His cap

• His lunchbox

• His jacket

How did Adrian Bell feel about staying after school initially?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Reluctant

• Happy

What activity was Adrian Bell planning to do after school?

• Go to the library

• Play basketball

• Attend a music class

• Visit his grandparents

What did Adrian Bell accidentally drop on the floor?

• His book

• His cap

• His pen

• His phone

Who stopped Adrian Bell as he was leaving the classroom?

• His friend

• Mr. Benson

• The principal

• The janitor

What was Adrian Bell's reaction when he got his cap back?

• Annoyed

• Grateful

• Indifferent

• Surprised

What subject does Mr. Benson likely teach?

• Math

• English

• Science

• History