Based on the story, which conclusion can the reader make?

Thomas will work hard to improve his art skills.

In addition to the money Thomas has from doing chores, how will Thomas pay for the art book?

His mother will make up the difference.

What is a graphic novel?

a book of pictures and text that tell a story

To what does the title An Unexpected Find refer?

the step-by-step art book about graphic novel characters

What task can the reader perform by reading the title of this passage?

predict that he will find something of value unexpectedly

Which theme recurs throughout the story?

Thomas wants to become a good artist.

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1
This story is mostly about which main idea?
creating a scrapbook
using erasers
a trip to the craft store
spending time with mom
2
What is the author's purpose for the story?
to inform
to persuade
to interpret
to entertain
3
How will buying the step-by-step art book save the family money?
Thomas will buy the book himself.
Thomas will stop drawing.
Thomas will use fewer erasers.
Thomas will make fewer trips to the library.
4
Based on the story, which conclusion can the reader make?
Thomas will give up art.
Thomas will start a craft project with his mom.
Thomas will spend all his money on erasers.
Thomas will work hard to improve his art skills.
5
In addition to the money Thomas has from doing chores, how will Thomas pay for the art book?
Thomas will sell drawings of graphic-novel heroes.
Thomas will save money until he can afford the book.
His mother will make up the difference.
Malcolm will make up the difference.
6
In par. 3 the authors uses "chronicled." What does the root "chrono" mean?
displayed by category
written in time order
discussing by comparing
organized by space
7
What is the point of the view of the story?
second person
third person omniscien
third person limited
first person
8
What is a graphic novel?
a book of pictures and text that tell a story
a book of mathematical graphs and charts
a book of comic strips
a book of detailed information describing a story
9
Using context clues from the text, what is the appropriate meaning for 'genre?'
a type of brief story with a moral
a type of literary work
a type of instruction manual
a type of work found only in a library
10
Based on its usage in paragraph 6, what does the word "ventured" mean?
sprinted
sneaked
creeped
wandered
11
The author uses a modern, realistic setting for the story. What is the genre?
nonfiction
historical fiction
contemporary fiction
science fiction
12
What does converse mean, as used in paragraph 3?
play
talk
travel
annoy
13
To what does the title An Unexpected Find refer?
the many instruction manuals about drawing in the library
the scrapbook supplies for Thomas's older sister's scrapbook
the step-by-step art book about graphic novel characters
the car ride would be a great time to talk with him mom
14
"We will end up saving a fortune on erasers!" is an example of what literary term?
irony
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
15
Based on the story, why will Thomas save his mom money?
He will need fewer erasers.
He will avoid going to the craft store.
He will buy graphic novels.
He will stay at home and draw.
16
What task can the reader perform by reading the title of this passage?
predict that he will find something of value unexpectedly
explain what item was found
summarize Thomas's actions
interpret the unexpected item found
17
Which theme recurs throughout the story?
Thomas wants to become a good artist.
Thomas and his mom are hard workers.
Thomas will buy graphic novels.
Thomas enjoys scrapbooking.
18
What job will Thomas most likely have in the future?
own a craft store
writer
painter
illustrator of graphic novels

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