In paragraph 2, when the author uses “mopping the kitchen floor” in the list of
chores, the reader knows that chores refer to what?
A jobs
B foods
C excuses
D messages
In paragraph 6, what does the author mean when he says Kevin did not want to
seem suspicious?
A Kevin is tired and does not like playing football.
B Kevin is amused by the monster in the movie.
C Kevin is unsure about his parents’ decision.
D Kevin is lazy and does not like school.
In paragraph 12, what is the meaning of terrifying?
A amusing
B pleasant
C selfish
D scary
What word in paragraph 10 helps the reader understand where Kevin was
watching TV?
A sprawled
B reached
C grabbed
D pulled
In paragraph 11, when the author uses the word clumsy, what does that tell the
reader about the monster?
A He is clever.
B He is quiet.
C He is greedy.
D He is awkward.