The Determined Baker Quiz

How are the main ideas that hard work leads to success and that learning from mistakes is important developed in the passage?

• The author explains that Lena enjoyed baking and that people admired her hard work.

• The author describes how Lena’s early mistakes in baking helped her improve and eventually succeed.

• The author explains that Lena wanted to open a bakery and that customers loved eating sweets.

• The author describes how Lena baked cakes and cookies and gave them away for free.

Which sentence best supports the main idea that hard work leads to success?

• She had to wake up before sunrise, measure ingredients precisely, and practice new recipes until they were flawless.

• She loved the smell of fresh bread and the sight of perfectly decorated cakes.

• Some of Lena’s cakes came out lopsided, and a batch of cookies turned out rock-hard.

• Customers began lining up for her delicious pastries.

Which detail best supports the main idea that learning from mistakes is important?

• She refused to give up. She carefully studied what went wrong and made adjustments.

• She had to wake up before sunrise and practice new recipes until they were flawless.

• Lena’s bakery became a community favorite.

• People admired her hard work.

Which sentence would best belong in a summary of the passage?

• Lena worked hard to improve her baking skills, and her persistence helped her open a successful bakery.

• Lena enjoyed baking cakes, cookies, and fresh bread for her family and friends.

• Lena’s first attempt at making cookies did not go as planned, so she decided to try something new.

• Lena wanted to learn how to decorate cakes with bright colors and fun designs.

What does the word 'perseverance' most likely mean in the sentence below? 'However, she knew that running a bakery would require dedication and perseverance.'

• A strong desire to do something fun

• The ability to keep trying even when things are difficult

• A natural talent for baking and decorating cakes

• A willingness to work with other people

What is the meaning of 'flawless' in the sentence below? 'She had to wake up before sunrise, measure ingredients precisely, and practice new recipes until they were flawless.'

• Completely perfect, without mistakes

• Unfinished or incomplete

• Tasty and colorful

• Unimportant or unnecessary

What does the word 'admired' most likely mean in the sentence below? 'Lena’s bakery became a community favorite, not just because of the tasty treats but because people admired her hard work.'

• Disliked and avoided

• Respected and appreciated

• Ignored and forgotten

• Wanted to be just like her