SKY GLITTER Comprehension Questions

Front

What does the task that Grandpop give Genie reveal about Genie's character?

Back

Grandpop trusts Genie with important tasks around the house.

Front

Which of the following sentences shows that Genie is curious? Options: "Genie's eyes bugged." "Genie repeated the instructions to make sure he had it right." "He didn't tell Genie why he wanted him to do all this so of course Genie was bursting to know." "Genie flipped through the bills, double checking."

Back

"He didn't tell Genie why he wanted him to do all this so of course Genie was bursting to know."

Front

Which sentence is the best summary of paragraph 8?

Back

Grandpop trusts Genie to walk him through the yard

Front

Which of the following details is supported by the illustration on page 13? Genie reminds Grandpop of Uncle Wood, Grandpop trusts Genie to guide him through the yard, Genie is a perfectionist and double checks his work to avoid mistakes, Grandpop trust Ernie to complete important tasks for him

Back

Grandpop trust Ernie to complete important tasks for him

Front

What is the meaning of the word jotting as it is used in paragraph 6?

Back

Write

Front

How does the illustration on page 14 reflect the plot events in the story?

Back

It shows that Grandpop trusts Genie to help him through the yard.

Front

Which sentence from the passages best supports the answer in Part A? Options: He tried counting, but every time he got past twenty, he’d get confused about the ones he had already counted, and eventually he’d realize how crazy it was to count stars. But after a step or two with Genie’s help, Grandpop would lift his hands again. Finally he just stopped and took a guess. Well, I guess I’ll have to take your word for it.

Back

But after a step or two with Genie’s help, Grandpop would lift his hands again.

Front

Reread the following sentence from paragraph 20. Underline the phrase that best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word scrapple. “Grandma,” Ernie confirmed. Genie filled his plate with a second serving of something called scrapple that was sitting in a pan on the stove. It was another new food that Grandma had introduced him to. He liked it even more than the grits, and it didn’t even need extra sugar on top.

Back

It was another new food that Grandma had introduced him to.

Front

Which of the following best describes how Genie and Ernie have changed from the first 2 chapters? Options: Genie and Ernie are beginning to adjust to life with their grandparents, Ernie now enjoys to help Grandma, where as Genie is only concerned about his questions, Ernie is less concerned about being cool, where as Genie isn’t as curious anymore, Ernie is more considerate, and Genie is more of a perfectionist

Back

Genie and Ernie are beginning to adjust to life with their grandparents