How Do You Raise a Raisin? Comprehension Test

This story is what genre?

• biography and autobiography

• historical fiction and science fiction

• poetry and expository text

• informational text and poetry

Raisins are dried:

• apples

• prunes

• grapes

• plums

Almost all of the raisins in the United States are grown in:

• California

• Arizona

• Florida

• Texas

How do farmers start new raisin crops?

• they plant grape seeds

• they plant grapes

• they plant raisin seeds

• they plant cuttings from older grapevines

How long does it take for a vine to produce grapes?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

How do farmers get grapes down when they’re ready?

• they use a machine to shake them down

• strong men shake them down

• they’re picked by skilled pickers

• machines pick them

What do raisins lie on while drying?

• brown paper trays

• little beach towels

• cardboard boxes

• metal trays

How long do raisins bake in the sun?

• one to two days

• one to two weeks

• two to three days

• two to three weeks

Grapes shrivel to become raisins. Shrivel must mean:

• A. dry out and get smaller

• B. grow and get larger

• C. change color

• D. rot

Grapes grow on a vine. A vine must be:

• a tall tree

• a large shrub

• an underground root

• a long thin stem