Reading Comprehension: U8 W3 "First Day of School" p.25

How many paragraphs are in this story?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

What is the main idea of this story?

• That Fazio is good at glassblower

• How much everyone likes things made of glass

• That Fazio is excited about his first day as an apprentice and has lots to learn

• That Salvatore does not want Fazio to work with him

True or False?

Fazio got to "spin the pipe" on his first day of work.

• True

• False

Where does this story take place?

• In the United States

• In Mexico

• In Venice, Italy

• In California

True or False?

Fazio was not very experienced with glass blowing.

• True

• False

Fazio did all the work listed below except he did not........

• carry wood

• move bags of sand

• tend to the fire

• put the fire out

"Fazio obeyed reluctantly, not wanting this first day of school to end."

based on this quote from the story, how does Fazio feel about working at the shop?

• He does not like it

• He is unsure of how he feels

• He likes working at the shop

• This doesn't really tell me anything

Why did Fazio feel lucky?

• Few apprentices had the chance to learn from such a talented teacher

• He was getting out of work early

• He had made some money selling glass

• He had his lucky necklace on

True or False?

Salvatore only sold glass bowls.

• True

• False

How long does it take to become a glassblower according to Salvatore?

• two weeks

• one year

• years

• one month