A Bunch of Maybes TEST PREP

Which statement describes a main theme of the story?

• Always keep your belongings in perfect condition.

• Honesty and accepting imperfections are important.

• Making mistakes means you should hide the truth.

• It is better to avoid responsibilities when possible.

What lesson does Kevin learn?

• Mistakes happen, but being honest about them is important.

• He should have blamed someone else for the dent.

• His grandpa was upset and would never trust him again.

• If he tried hard enough, the dent would disappear.

Why is the setting of the band practice important to the plot?

•  It is where Kevin first learns how to play the trumpet.

• It is where the dent in Kevin’s trumpet happens, which causes his conflict.

• It is where Grandpa teaches Kevin how to take care of his trumpet.

• It is where Kevin decides to quit playing music.

Which key ideas about honesty are supported by the details in lines 24 through 30?

• Honesty can be difficult, but it is important.

• Keeping secrets makes problems go away.

• Lying is the best way to avoid disappointing others.

• Mistakes should never be admitted.

Which detail from the story supports the key idea that Grandpa values honesty over perfection?

• Grandpa asks Kevin to play music for him.

• Kevin looks for ways to avoid playing for his Grandpa.

• Grandpa points to his own trumpet’s dents and shares their stories.

• Kevin thinks about pretending to be sick.

Based on the information in the story, the reader can conclude that Kevin was worried about telling his grandpa about the dent because --

• He didn’t think his grandpa would care.

• He wanted to fix the dent before telling him.

• He didn’t want to play the trumpet anymore.

• He thought his grandpa would be angry.

In paragraph 26, what is the most likely reason Grandpa smiles when Kevin tells the truth?

• He finds Kevin’s story amusing.

• He remembers making similar mistakes.

• He doesn’t care about the trumpet.

• He is surprised Kevin finally admitted it.

In the story, how are Kevin and his grandpa alike?

• They both like music.

• They both try to avoid responsibility.

• They both have made similar mistakes.

• They believe that instruments should be in perfect condition.

In the last paragraph, the reader learns that Kevin --

• That Kevin is no longer worried about the dent in his trumpet.

• Kevin decides to quit making music.

• Grandpa is mad at Kevin for denting his trumpet.

• Kevin is getting a new trumpet.

Read paragraph 13 from the story. Why does Kevin think about different "maybes"?

• He is excited to show his grandpa the dent.

• He wants to fix his trumpet before Saturday.

• He is unsure of how to tell his grandpa the truth.
  

• He is trying to come up with ways to hide the dent.