What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

to amuse readers with a story about a unique boy

What did Wesley tell his neighbors after the night wind planted his crop?

"In this type of garden, there are no weeds."

What did Wesley's schoolmates help to make by crushing seeds?

suntan lotion and mosquito repellant

What is the story's resolution?

The other children admired Wesley.

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Reading Street 5.4.1

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A #vocab and #comprehension quiz over 5th Grade Reading Street Unit 4 Week 1

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1
When does the story take place (the setting)?
in the present
in the recent past
in the distant past
in the future
2
What did Wesley use his newly made ink to do?
write his name on every plant
give his new friends tatoos
create his own alphabet
make up laws for Weslandia
3
His blunders amused her. What are blunders?
mistakes
beliefs
methods
suggestions
4
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
to persuade readers to be nice to their neighbors
to amuse readers with a story about a unique boy
to teach readers that everyone is different
to entertain readers with a story full of jokes
5
What did Wesley tell his neighbors after the night wind planted his crop?
"My garden will be called Almighty Bedlam."
"Soon my tormentors will be at my mercy!"
"In this type of garden, there are no weeds."
"I now have tomatoes, beans, and Brussel sprouts!"
6
What is the theme, or lesson, of the story?
Pay attention in school.
Make friends wherever you go.
Try to fit in with the group.
Follow your own path.
7
The sunrise inspired the artists. what does inspired mean?
caused them to wake up
caused them to create
exhausted
fascinated
8
At first, Wesley had no friends in town, but plenty of
tormentors.
imitators.
helpers.
pets.
9
Which word best describes Wesley?
creative
athletic
timid
stubborn
10
He won the game because of his strategy. What does strategy mean?
planning
bravery
concentration
dedication
11
An animal was rustling in the bushes. What does rustling mean?
fighting an enemy
finding prey
running quickly
making a soft sound
12
What did Wesley's schoolmates help to make by crushing seeds?
suntan lotion and mosquito repellant
salad oil and enchanting Weslandia bread
secret hair-growing oils and pastes
bricks and mortar
13
What is the story's resolution?
The other children admired Wesley.
Wesley was chosen to rule the neighborhood.
Wesley decided to go to another school.
The other children wanted Wesley to play their games.
14
The film's plot was complex. What does complex mean?
peculiar
suspenseful
hard to understand
easy to predict
15
The people were fleeing the building. What does fleeing mean?
touring
damaging
sketching
escaping
16
The games Wesley made up using different parts of his plant involved
simple rules.
complex scoring systems.
hiding fruits and vegetables.
tormenting the weakest players.
17
He watched with envy as she left for her vacation. What does envy mean?
annoyance
frustration
jealousy
enjoyment

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