Text Evidence
Why did Myrtle want to go outside the gate?
A. To visit a friend.
B. To find the good-luck plant.
C. To buy flowers.
D. To play in the park.
To find the good-luck plant.
What is the Theme of the story?
A. Myrtle learns how to sew.
B. Violet finds a magical castle.
C. Violet and Myrtle make different choices about responsibility.
D. The twins get lost in the forest
Violet and Myrtle make different choices about responsibility.
What does the word "permission" mean in the story?
A. A reward
B. A question
C. Allowance to do something
D. A punishment
Allowance to do something.
Which character trait best describes Violet?
A. Careless
B. Responsible
C. Selfish
D. Mean
Responsible
What does the phrase "wide-open eyes" show about the twins?
A. They were sleepy
B. They were scared.
C. They were excited and interested.
D. They were angry.
They were excited and interested.
A. Eat breakfast.
B. Find the plant.
C. Finish her chores and school work.
D. Ask permission to play outside.
Finish her chores and school work.
Which lesson does the story teach?
A. Always travel with friends.
B. Responsibility can lead to rewards.
C. Plants are difficult to find
D. Children should never play outside.
Responsibility can lead to rewards.
The tiny kitten was timid, so it hid behind the couch when visitors arrived.
What does timid mean?
A. Brave
B. Sleepy
C. Shy or scared
D. Loud
Shy or scared
What word best describes Myrtle at the beginning of the story?
A. Impulsive
B. Calm
C. Shy
D. Wise
Impulsive
The baby's laugh was music to the mom's ears.
What does that mean?
A. The baby could sing songs.
B. They mother enjoyed hearing the baby laugh.
C. The baby was listening to music.
D. The mother covered her ears.
They mother enjoyed hearing the baby laugh.
What happened to Myrtle during her search?
A. She found the plant quickly.
B. She became tired and angry.
C. She met new friends.
D. She got permission to leave.
She became tired and angry.
Which sentence best supports the theme of responsibility?
A. "Out she ran."
B. "She got tired and angry."
C. "I must do those things first."
D. "She began to cry."
"I must do those things first."
Lena was eager to open her birthday presents, so she rushed to the table.
What does eager mean?
A. Nervous
B. Excited or ready
C. Upset or mad
D. Careful
Excited or ready
What character does Myrtle show when she becomes angry at people during her search?
A. Frustrated
B. Helpful
C. Cheerful
D. Patient
Frustrated
Jordan was so hungry he could eat a mountain of pizza.
What does that mean?
A. Jordan wanted pizza on a mountain.
B. Jordan disliked pizza.
C. Jordan was extremely hungry.
D. Jordan only ate one slice.
Jordan was extremely hungry.
How did Myrtle respond when people spoke to her?
A. Politely
B. Happily
C. Quietly
D. Angrily
Which sentence best summarizes the story?
A. Two Twins searched all day for a rare flower in the woods.
B. Myrtle and Violet argued about chores and never found the plant.
C. Myrtle rushed to find the good-luck plant while Violet finished her responsibilities first, and Violet was rewarded.
D. Violet stayed home while Myrtle visited the park with friends.
Myrtle rushed to find the good-luck plant while Violet finished her responsibilities first, and Violet was rewarded.
The dark clouds meant the weather would be gloomy for the picnic.
What does gloomy mean?
A. Bright and sunny
B. Cold and snowy
C. Warm and cheerful
D. Dark and sad
Dark and Sad
Which character trait best describes Violet when she says she must finish her chores before searching for the plant?
A. Responsible
B. Selfish
C. Fearful
D. Lazy
Responsible
The wind whispered through the trees at night.
What does that mean?
A. The wind was talking loudly.
B. The wind made a soft sound.
C. The trees were sleeping.
D. The wind was angry.
The wind made a soft sound.
How did Myrtle expect her family to react when she returned?
A. They would be angry.
B. They would be glad she found the plant.
C. They would ignore her
D. They would ask her to leave again.
They would be glad she found the plant.
What is another possible theme of the story?
A. Hard work is more valuable than rushing for rewards.
B. Everyone should search for lucky objects.
C. Families should never tell stories.
D. Luck is impossible to find.
Hard work is more valuable than rushing for rewards.
The students were relieved when the difficult test was finally over.
What does the word relieved mean?
A. Worried
B. Angry
C. Happy that something stressful ended
D. Ready to leave school.
Happy that something stressful ended
Which character trait does Myrtle show when she keeps searching even after becoming tired?
A. Unfriendly
B. Determined
C. Nervous
D. Careless
Determined
The starts were tiny diamonds sparkling in the sky.
What does that mean?
A. The stars looked bright and shiny.
B. The stars were made of diamonds.
C. The sky was full of jewelry.
D. The stars fell from the sky.
The stars looked bright and shiny.