What sentence would Granpa agree with?

It is important to learn to do chores the best we can

Why did the author write the story "Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World"?

to teach readers about work and self-confidence

What is Justin's MAIN CONFLICT with himself?

He is ashamed because he cannot do chores perfectly

Which sentence BEST states a main theme of the story?

People can do any job if they put their mind to it

What happens RIGHT AFTER Pal starts drinking at the stream?

Justin hears a noise in the grass

Which fact BEST SHOWS that Justin may have been to the ranch before?

He knows how to saddle and ride Black

Why does Granpa say, "Tears bathe the soul"?

He wants Justin to realize that crying is all right

How do you know that this story is realistic fiction?

The characters act like real people

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StoryTown Grade 4 Lesson 7

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A review of 4th Grade StoryTown lesson 7 reading comprehension and vocabulary

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1
What sentence would Granpa agree with?
Doing the dishes is a lot of fun
Cooking and cleaning are women's work
It is important to learn to do chores the best we can
Boys should learn how to rope and ride bulls
2
Why did the author write the story "Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World"?
 to teach readers about work and self-confidence
 to teach readers how to make good biscuits
to tell the readers about life on a ranch
 to explain to readers about cowboys in the Old West
3
What is Justin's MAIN CONFLICT with himself?
He is ashamed because he cannot do chores perfectly
He thinks nobody should ever do housework.
He worries about his clothes for the festival
He wishes he could cook like Grandpa
4
Which sentence BEST states a main theme of the story?
The life of a cowboy is often lonely
People can do any job if they put their mind to it
Staying busy keeps people from feeling worried
It is usually best to keep your feelings to yourself
5
Justin was ___________________ to let Grandpa see him struggle with his bed.
annoyed
crazy
happy
reluctant
6
As soon as I put my hand in the icy water, a _____________of tingling pain went through my arm
 swerve
 lurk
recruit
 surge
7
A problem in a story that needs to be solved is called a _______________________?
resolution
conflict
 setting
 plot
8
Why does Justin wonder about what Grandpa packed for lunch?
 He doesn't like mustard
 He hates it
He doesn't think it is good
 He doesn't think it is enough
9
What happens RIGHT AFTER Pal starts drinking at the stream?
Justin hears a noise in the grass
Justin asks Grandpa about Black Cowboys
Justin watches Grandpa make biscuits
Justin sees a fawn stuck in the fence
10
As soon as the detectives arrived, they began ________________the crime scene
 inspecting
contradicting
 surging
 jostling
11
My sister sleeps in her clothes so they always look ___________________
 reluctant
rumpled
 resounded
 untangled
12
Even at the far end of the hallway, Mrs. Merchbaker's voice ______________
 lurked
 pounced
darted
 resounded
13
Who is Bill Pickett?
 A famous Asian Cowboy
 A famous Black Cowboy
 A teacher
A famous white cowboy
14
Which fact BEST SHOWS that Justin may have been to the ranch before?
 He knows how to saddle and ride Black
 He is suprised when Grandpa puts flour in a pan
 He is excited about going to the festival
He agrees to ride fence with Grandpa
15
What conflict does Justin have at home?
 He has to go to school
 His mom is always nagging him
He can't do anything right
 He hates his dog
16
Why does Granpa say, "Tears bathe the soul"?
 He wants Justin to tell him about someone who cried
 He wants Justin to realize that crying is all right
He thinks Justin saw him crying
 He wants Justin to take a bath
17
As the mother stood nearby, Grandpa _____________________ the fawn's head from the fence.
ignored
lifted
untangled
twisted
18
A raccoon ______________in the alley, looking for open garbage bags
 rumpled
untangled
 lurked
 surged
19
How do you know that this story is realistic fiction?
 It gives facts and information about a subject
The characters act like real people
 It has characters who must solve a mystery
 The events do not seem real
20
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack
 hard
taut
bent
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