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

to teach readers about work and self-confidence

How do you know that this story is realistic fiction?

The characters act like real people

What sentence would Granpa agree with?

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

What is Justin's MAIN CONFLICT with himself?

He is ashamed because he cannot do chores perfectly

What happens RIGHT AFTER Pal starts drinking at the stream?

Justin hears a noise in the grass

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

He wants Justin to realize that crying is all right

Which sentence BEST states a main theme of the story?

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

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

He knows how to saddle and ride Black

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

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