Me and Uncle Romie

A fierce wind blew across the plains.

• quiet

• cold

• strong

• sudden

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The box was made from cardboard.

• colored plates of glass

• strong sheets of plastic

• thick, stiff pieces of paper

• long, thin strips of metal

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Deena ruined her picture.

• admired

• presented

• framed

• spoiled

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Aunt Bess made a feast.

• huge meal

• new dress

• flower pot

• model car

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The boys treasure their tree house.

• broke

• lost

• dislike

• value

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We sat on the stoops.

• front steps

• metal chairs

• park benches

• picnic tables

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The crowd cheered for the pitcher.

• football team

• new coach

• baseball player

• town hero

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Why was James sent to New York City?

• His parents wanted him to meet his aunt and uncle.

• His mother was pregnant and needed to rest.

• He wanted to learn how to become an artist.

• He was invited to go to a school there.

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Why was James unhappy about going to stay with his aunt and uncle?

• He had planned to spend time with his best friend.

• He wanted to help his mother with the twins.

• He worried about taking his first train ride.

• He thought his uncle looked a little scary.

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Why do you think the author described the sky as turning "from dark blue to black" near the end of James's train ride?

• to show the journey took a long time

• to show that the city was dark and dirty

• to tell about a storm that was on the way

• to create a feeling of sadness and loneliness

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