Main Idea
What is the story mostly about?
A. Two boys searching for gold
B. A father teaching his sons the value of hard work
C. A family that moves to a new farm
D. A farmer who loses his crops
Which detail from the story shows that the sons were lazy?
they avoided working in the field
they made excuses not to help
In the story, the word treasure most nearly means:
A. buried gold
B. something valuable
C. a secret map
D. a family heirloom
Why did the father tell his sons that treasure was buried in the field?
A. He wanted them to become rich
B. He wanted them to work the land
C. He wanted them to move away
D. He was joking
What lesson do the sons learn?
A. Gold is easy to find
B. Working together is fun
C. Hard work can lead to rewards
D. Farming is dangerous
Which sentence best summarizes the story?
A. Two brothers argue about chores.
B. A farmer teaches his sons that working hard brings rewards.
C. A farmer hides treasure in his field.
D. Two boys discover gold in the soil.
Which event BEST shows that the father had a plan to teach his sons a lesson?
A. He becomes sick
B. He tells them there is treasure in the field
C. The sons argue about digging
D. The crops begin to grow
What does the word harvest most likely mean in the story?
A. planting seeds
B. gathering crops
C. digging soil
D. watering plants
What can the reader infer about the sons at the end of the story?
A. They are still lazy
B. They understand the importance of hard work
C. They want to sell the farm
D. They dislike their father
Which statement best describes the theme of the story?
A. Treasure brings happiness
B. Hard work is more valuable than riches
C. Families should travel together
D. Farmers should hide money