Characters/Events
How do Sarah and Diego feel differently about their science projects?
A. Sarah worries about failure while Diego believes trying something difficult is worthwhile.
B. Sarah believes her project is safer than Diego’s project.
C. Both students believe their projects will probably fail.
D. Both students think the science fair will be easy to win.
A. Sarah worries about failure while Diego believes trying something difficult is worthwhile.
What conflict begins the story?
A. Sarah must decide whether to enter the science fair.
B. Diego cannot finish his solar oven.
C. The teacher cancels the science fair.
D. Sarah’s robot stops working.
A. Sarah must decide whether to enter the science fair.
Which statement best describes the point of view of the story?
A. A character tells the story using “I”.
B. The narrator describes events using the characters’ names.
C. The narrator speaks directly to the reader using “you”.
D. The author explains personal opinions about the characters.
B. The narrator describes events using the characters’ names.
Which inference about Sarah is best supported by the passage?
A. Sarah believes Diego’s project is more impressive than her robot.
B. Sarah worries that her robot might fail when she presents it to the judges.
C. Sarah thinks the teacher will only choose safe projects for the fair.
D. Sarah believes she is not ready to compete against other students.
B. Sarah worries that her robot might fail when she presents it to the judges.
How do Sarah and Diego approach their projects differently?
A. Sarah chooses a project that may be risky, while Diego admits he chose a safer project.
B. Sarah avoids difficult projects, while Diego prefers risky ones.
C. Both students choose projects that are difficult to complete.
D. Diego changes his project after seeing Sarah’s robot.
A. Sarah chooses a project that may be risky, while Diego admits he chose a safer project.
Which event is considered a rising action?
A. Sarah tests the robot wheels on the desk.
B. The teacher brings the sign-up forms for the science fair.
C. Diego finishes building his solar oven.
D. The classroom becomes quiet after school.
B. The teacher brings the sign-up forms for the science fair.
What point of view is the story written in?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
D. There is no point of view
C. Third person
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Sarah is uncertain about entering the science fair?
A. “Sarah frowned.”
B. “What if it breaks during the presentation?”
C. “His solar oven was covered in shiny foil.”
D. “Sarah looked down at the robot again.”
B. “What if it breaks during the presentation?”
Part A
Which statement best explains the difference between Sarah and Diego’s attitudes toward their projects?
A. Sarah is confident in her project while Diego is unsure.
B. Sarah worries about the risks of her project while Diego believes the challenge is worthwhile.
C. Both students believe their projects are too difficult to finish.
D. Both students think the science fair will be easy to win.
Part B
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “What if it breaks during the presentation?”
B. “His solar oven was covered in shiny foil.”
C. “The classroom was quiet except for the hum of the robot.”
D. “The teacher placed the science fair forms on the table.”
B. Sarah worries about the risks of her project while Diego believes the challenge is worthwhile.
A. “What if it breaks during the presentation?”
Part A
Which event represents the turning point of the story?
A. Sarah tests the robot again.
B.Diego convincing Sarah to join the science fair.
C. Sarah signs the science fair form.
D. Diego explains how his solar oven works.
Part B
Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “After a moment, she picked up the form.”
B. “The classroom was quiet except for the hum of the robot.”
C. “His solar oven was covered in shiny foil.”
D. “Sarah frowned.”
C. Sarah signs the science fair form.
A. “After a moment, she picked up the form.”
Which sentence best shows that the narrator is not a character in the story?
A. “Sarah imagined the robot stopping in front of the judges.”
B. “I shouldn’t enter the fair,” she said quietly.
C. “You should do it,” he said.
D. “My robot might fail during the presentation.”
A. “Sarah imagined the robot stopping in front of the judges.”
Part A
Which statement does **NOT accurately represent Diego’s actions in the story?
A. Diego encourages Sarah to consider entering the science fair.
B. Diego explains that trying something difficult could still impress the judges.
C. Diego tells Sarah that entering the science fair is probably not worth the risk.
D. Diego admits that his own project was a safer choice.
Part B
Which sentence from the passage best shows that the statement in Part A is incorrect?
A. “Then the judges will see that you tried something difficult.”
B. “You should do it,” he said.
C. “That’s because I played it safe,” Diego said.
D. “His solar oven was covered in shiny foil.”
C. Diego tells Sarah that entering the science fair is probably not worth the risk.
A. “Then the judges will see that you tried something difficult.”
Which statement best compares Sarah and Diego’s perspectives about risk and effort in the story?
A. Sarah prefers improving her robot before entering the fair, while Diego believes students should only present projects they feel confident about.
B. Sarah believes her project is more creative than Diego’s, while Diego believes science fairs should reward the most complex ideas.
C. Sarah focuses on the possibility that her robot might fail, while Diego believes that attempting a difficult project is worthwhile even if success is uncertain.
D. Sarah worries about the outcome of the project, while Diego mainly wants Sarah to win the science fair.
C. Sarah focuses on the possibility that her robot might fail, while Diego believes that attempting a difficult project is worthwhile even if success is uncertain.
Part A
How does Diego’s explanation about “playing it safe” contribute to the structure of the story?
A. It introduces a new conflict in the story.
B. It helps Sarah realize that her project is more creative even if it is risky.
C. It resolves the conflict immediately.
D. It explains how the robot works.
Part B
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “Your project works perfectly.”
B. “That’s because I played it safe.”
C. “Sarah carefully tested the wheels on the robot.”
D. “The teacher placed two forms on the table.”
B. It helps Sarah realize that her project is more creative even if it is risky.
B. “That’s because I played it safe.”
How does the narrator’s point of view affect what the reader understands about the characters?
A. The reader learns Sarah’s thoughts but must infer Diego’s feelings from his words and actions.
B. The reader learns the thoughts of every character in the story.
C. The narrator tells the reader what will happen in the future.
D. The narrator explains the author’s opinion about the characters.
A. The reader learns Sarah’s thoughts but must infer Diego’s feelings from his words and actions.
Part A
Which event in the story most helps develop the author’s message about taking risks?
A. Sarah testing the wheels on her robot
B. Diego explaining that his project was the safer choice
C. Sarah deciding to sign the science fair form
D. The teacher placing the science fair forms on the table
Part B
Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “What if it breaks during the presentation?”
B. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.
C. “His solar oven was covered in shiny foil.”
D. “The classroom was quiet except for the hum of the robot.”
C. Sarah deciding to sign the science fair form
B. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.
Part A
How do Sarah and Diego’s attitudes toward risk influence the outcome of the story?
A. Sarah convinces Diego to change his project.
B. Diego’s encouragement helps Sarah decide to take a chance on her project.
C. Sarah decides to enter because her project is better than Diego’s.
D. Both students decide to enter together.
Part B
Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “What if it breaks during the presentation?”
B. “Then the judges will see that you tried something difficult.”
C. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.
D. “His solar oven was covered in shiny foil.”
B. Diego’s encouragement helps Sarah decide to take a chance on her project.
C. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.
Part A
How does the resolution of the story contribute to the overall structure?
A. It introduces a new challenge for Sarah.
B. It explains why Diego built his project.
C. It describes the classroom setting.
D. It resolves the conflict by showing Sarah’s final decision.
Part B
Which two details from the story best support the answer to Part A?
A. “After a moment, she picked up the form.”
B. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.
C. “The classroom was quiet.”
D. “Diego leaned back in his chair.”
D. It resolves the conflict by showing Sarah’s final decision.
A. “After a moment, she picked up the form.”
B. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.
Part A
How would the story change if Diego were telling the story himself?
A. The reader would know the thoughts of every character.
B. The narrator would explain the author’s opinion about the story.
C. The narrator would speak directly to the reader.
D. The reader would learn Diego’s thoughts and experiences directly.
Part B
If Diego were telling the story himself, what point of view would the story use?
A. Second person
B. Third person
C. First person
D. There would be no point of view
D. The reader would learn Diego’s thoughts and experiences directly.
C. First person
Part A
What idea about taking risks does the author most likely want readers to understand through the events of the story?
A. Risky projects are often less successful than safe projects.
B. Students should avoid entering competitions unless they feel confident.
C. Trying something challenging can be worthwhile even when success is uncertain.
D. Judges usually reward the most complicated projects.
Part B
Which detail from the passage best develops this idea?
A. “Then the judges will see that you tried something difficult.”
B. “What if it breaks during the presentation?”
C. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.
D. “His solar oven was covered in shiny foil.”
C. Trying something challenging can be worthwhile even when success is uncertain.
C. “I guess it’s worth the risk,” she said.