Max's Story

What effect does Max working in Grandpa’s yard have on the plot of the story?

• It makes Dad proud of Max.

• It causes Max to become tired and grumpy.

• It leads Max to a surprise discovery.

• It proves to Grandpa that Max is a good helper.

When Max shows his father the time capsule he dug up, Max’s father most likely feels —

• amazed that Max found it when he could not

• pleased to see things that were once meaningful to him

• upset that Max is no longer helping Grandpa plant a tree

• concerned about what Max will think when he sees what is in the can

Which point of view does the author use in this story?

• First-person from Max’s perspective

• First-person from Dad’s perspective

• Third-person from the perspective of Max’s grandfather

• Third-person from the perspective of an unknown observer

16 In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrases “wiped the sweat from his brow” and

“felt like he had been digging for hours” to suggest that Max —

• F expects to discover a special surprise

• G is struggling with a difficult job

• H dislikes spending time outdoors

• J is determined to help plant trees

What effect does Max working in Grandpa’s yard have on the plot of the story?

• It makes Dad proud of Max.

• It causes Max to become tired and grumpy.

• It leads Max to a surprise discovery.

• It proves to Grandpa that Max is a good helper.

When Max shows his father the time capsule he dug up, Max’s father most likely feels —

• amazed that Max found it when he could not

• pleased to see things that were once meaningful to him

• upset that Max is no longer helping Grandpa plant a tree

• concerned about what Max will think when he sees what is in the can

Which point of view does the author use in this story?

• First-person from Max’s perspective

• First-person from Dad’s perspective

• Third-person from the perspective of Max’s grandfather

• Third-person from the perspective of an unknown observer

What is the main theme of Max's Story?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Discovery and adventure

• Family and tradition

• Courage and bravery

Which literary device is predominantly used in Max's Story?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Foreshadowing

What is Max's primary motivation in the story?

• To find a hidden treasure

• To help his grandfather

• To prove himself to his father

• To explore the unknown