Vocabulary
What does the word "stubborn" mean as used in paragraph 6?
a. Difficult to move, remove, or cure.
b. Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something.
c. To be in a bad mood.
d. To appear burnt.
a. Difficult to move, remove, or cure.
At the beginning of the story, why does the forgotten recipe card matter so much to the main character?
A. It is the only written record of a complicated dessert needed for a baking contest.
B. It represents a lost connection to a loved one and the memories tied to cooking together.
C. It contains a secret ingredient that will make the character rich if sold to a restaurant.
D. It is required to pass a school assignment about family traditions.
B. It represents a lost connection to a loved one and the memories tied to cooking together.
How does the narrator’s point of view influence the way the narrator describes finding the recipe card?
○ A. The narrator describes the card as worthless clutter that should be thrown away.
○ B. The narrator describes the card as meaningful and connected to personal memories.
○ C. The narrator describes the card as confusing because it is difficult to read.
○ D. The narrator describes the card as a strange object with no clear purpose.
B. The narrator describes the card as meaningful and connected to personal memories
What does the word "fragile" mean as used in the text?
a. Something that is rough around the edges.
b. Something easily broken or damaged.
c. Something soft and fluffy .
d. Something small.
b. Something easily broken or damaged.
During the search for the recipe card, what does the character’s behavior reveal about their relationship to family traditions?
A. They find the search annoying and proof that traditions are outdated.
B. They quickly give up and decide to invent a completely new recipe.
C. They are determined and careful, showing that traditions feel like a responsibility they take seriously.
D. They refuse any help from others, showing they want to own the tradition alone.
C. They are determined and careful, showing that traditions feel like a responsibility they take seriously.
How does the narrator’s point of view influence the way the narrator describes the line “For mornings when you need patience” in paragraph 4?
○ A. The narrator describes it as a joke that makes the narrator laugh out loud.
○ B. The narrator describes it as advice that the narrator plans to ignore.
○ C. The narrator describes it as a warning that makes the narrator feel frightened.
○ D. The narrator describes it as personal and emotional, affecting the narrator’s feelings.
○ D. The narrator describes it as personal and emotional, affecting the narrator’s feelings.
In paragraph 7, what does the word “sharper” mean as it is used in the passage?
○ A. more firm and pointed in style
○ B. more colorful and decorative
○ C. more faded from age
○ D. more messy and unclear
○ A. more firm and pointed in style
What is the most meaningful outcome by the end of the story, after the issue with the recipe card is resolved?
A. A stranger donates a different recipe, and the family replaces their traditional dish forever.
B. The character realizes that the real recipe lives in their memory and actions, not just on the paper.
C. The family decides to stop making the dish since it causes too much stress.
D. The character finds the exact card and locks it in a safe so it can never be lost again.
B. The character realizes that the real recipe lives in their memory and actions, not just on the paper.
How does the narrator’s point of view influence the way the narrator describes the new line that appears in paragraph 9?
○ A. The narrator describes it as a trick meant to confuse the narrator.
○ B. The narrator describes it as proof that someone has stolen the recipe card.
○ C. The narrator describes it as a surprising response that creates warmth and connection.
○ D. The narrator describes it as unimportant because it adds nothing to the recipe.
C. The narrator describes it as a surprising response that creates warmth and connection.
What does the word "appeared" mean as used in paragraph 9?
a. To come into sight.
b. To vanish from sight.
c. To draw.
d. To run away.
a. To come into sight.
How does the author use sensory details about cooking to develop the story’s themes?
A. By using smells, textures, and sounds of the kitchen to connect food with memory and emotion.
B. By describing only the exact measurements to emphasize accuracy and technical skill above all else.
C. By mentioning that the oven is old and unreliable, suggesting technology is the main problem.
D. By focusing on the brand names of ingredients to show how modern and trendy the family is.
A. By using smells, textures, and sounds of the kitchen to connect food with memory and emotion.
How does the narrator’s point of view influence the description of the notes in the margins in paragraph 6?
○ A. The narrator describes the notes as damage that ruins the recipe.
○ B. The narrator describes the notes as random because they have nothing to do with baking.
○ C. The narrator describes the notes as guidance that feels like someone is speaking directly.
○ D. The narrator describes the notes as proof that the recipe cannot work
○ C. The narrator describes the notes as guidance that feels like someone is speaking directly.
In paragraph 5, what does the phrase “the kitchen held its breath” mean as it is used in the passage?
○ A. The kitchen became crowded and noisy all at once.
○ B. The kitchen felt very still and expectant in that moment.
○ C. The narrator could not breathe because of the dust.
○ D. The narrator believed the kitchen was haunted.
○ B. The kitchen felt very still and expectant in that moment.
What does the family’s reaction to the final version of the dish reveal about the story’s message?
A. They complain about every difference, showing that traditions must never change.
B. They refuse to eat it, proving that the lost card has permanently broken the family bond.
C. They recognize and appreciate the familiar taste, even if small details have changed, showing that love and effort matter most.
D. They politely pretend to like it, suggesting that appearances are more important than honesty.
C. They recognize and appreciate the familiar taste, even if small details have changed, showing that love and effort matter most.
Select two details that show the narrator’s point of view shapes the description by including the narrator’s thoughts and feelings.
☐ A. “Dust rose in a soft puff, and I coughed…”
☐ B. “The box was heavier than it looked.”
☐ C. “I held it like something fragile.”
☐ D. “I didn’t remember Grandma ever saying those words out loud, but seeing them there made my throat tighten.”
☐ E. “The title read: ‘Sunday Cinnamon Bread.’”
☐ C. “I held it like something fragile.”
☐ D. “I didn’t remember Grandma ever saying those words out loud, but seeing them there made my throat tighten.”