Mr. Wren Review and Reteach

Mr. Wren is Lonely Reteach

By Rebecca McMillin

Multiple Choice

What does "cordial" mean?

• funny

• friendly

• responsible

• rude

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The ticket-taker is ___________.

Multiple Choice

Why does Mr. Wren go the 14th street theater?

• They have better seats

• They have cheaper tickets

• The ticket-taker gives him a friendly nod

• The ticket-taker is his brother

Multiple Choice

Why did Mr. Wren get angry with the ticket-taker?

• The ticket-taker made fun of his clothes

• The ticket-taker did not give Mr. Wren a friendly greeting

• The ticket-taker did not sell Mr. Wren a ticket.

• The ticket-taker did not give Mr. Wren a handshake

Multiple Choice

Why does Mr. Wren like "travel pictures"?

• Because he's been to many places in Europe

• Because he designs travel brochures

• Because he speaks many different languages

• Because he likes to imagine a trip he will take

Multiple Choice

What is the keyword in the question?

• inferred

• paragraph 5

• paragraph 2

• what

Multiple Select

What text details does paragraph 5 include about Mr. Wren and the ticket-taker?

• "peering around the booth at the ticket-taker" (Mr. Wren"

• "thinking about buying Johnny pants" (ticket-taker)

• "feeling in his vest pocket for a nickel" (ticket-taker)

• "slip was indifferently received" (Mr. Wren)

Multiple Choice

What can be inferred from paragraph 5?

• The ticket taker is preoccupied; therefore, he neglects to present his normal smile.

• The ticket taker is angry with Mr. Wrenn; therefore, he refuses to present his normal smile.

• Mr. Wrenn is angry with the ticket taker; therefore, he refuses to acknowledge his smile.

• Mr. Wrenn is preoccupied; therefore, he fails to notice the ticket taker.

Multiple Select

What are the keywords in the question?

• paragraph 8

• author

• mean

• "connoisseur of travel pictures"

Multiple Choice

What do the text details tell you about "connoisseur of travel-pictures"?

• "he had done Staten Island"

• "he wanted to prowl through his collection of brochures"

• "all his life he had been planning a great journey"

• "Hope I see foreign stuff"

Multiple Select

The correct answer is A. What should have confirmed that answer?

• The word "travel-pictures" describes the places he's been.

• The word "travel-pictures" describes a kind of movie

• Mr. Wren "dislikes going to the movies" and would rather be at home.

• Mr. Wren is "planning a great journey" but hasn't been on one

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What is the keyword in the question?

Multiple Choice

When identifying theme, which part of a story will have the strongest evidence?

• the title

• the introduction

• the dialogue

• the end

Multiple Choice

Review the last paragraphs. What topic is described?

• the ticket-taker

• traveling to new places

• Mr. Wren's job

• Mr. Wren's family

Multiple Choice

Based on the details of the last paragraphs, how do Mr. Wren's actions contribute to the development of theme?

• Mr. Wrenn’s dislike of travel makes him nervous about meeting new people.

• Mr. Wrenn’s love of travel and adventure helps him to imagine a more
  exciting life.

• Mr. Wrenn’s dislike of the ticket taker causes him to miss the opportunity for
  a great experience.

• Mr. Wrenn’s love of socializing is more important than travel.