A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

The narrator's actions in paragraphs 11 - 16 show that he -

• is determined to achieve his goals.

• often gets what he wants without much effort.
• knows he should give money away instead of spending it.
• relies on others to think of solutions to his problems.

According to the story, the reason the narrator doesn't initially have enough money to buy the pencils is -

• he has damaged someone's property.
• he has spent his money on things he doesn't need.
• school supplies are expensive.
• the sales tax is too high.

Based on their actions described in the story, the narrator's parents most likely think it is important to -

• buy gifts to give to neighbors
• find hobbies that require artistic ability
• help children take responsibility for their behavior
• pick up money when it is found on the street

The narrator's actions in paragraph 13 imply that he will-

• observe his surroundings more closely wherever he goes
• keep all his pennies in his pocket until he has saved enough
• stay at the bench and collect all the pennies people throw away
• try to think of a different way to collect money

Which sentence best helps create suspense in the story?

• "They'd come to $3.22, she reported. "Shall I ring them up for you?"
• I hurried to the school supply section.  The pencils were gone.
• I looked toward the counter. She held up a set of the pencils.
• I dumped the coins out onto the counter. "Just right," she announced.