What Five Dollars Paid

Which quote from the text supports the theme of uncertainty?

• " 'It isn't just convenient today.' "

• "'But what I am to do today?'"

• " 'Do you want the money very badly?' "

• " 'Here are tow dollars.' "

How does paragraph 2 affect the rest of the characters?

• Each character owes money, but does not want to make the payment today.

• Each character seems to need the money more than the one previously introduced.

• Each character pays a debt early int he day to avoid forgetting to do so.

• Each character must wait to receive a payment today so that another debt can be paid.

What is the meaning of retired in paragraph 3?

• quit working

• walked away

• arrived late

• asked for money

How does the author first contrast the points of view of Mr. Herriot and Mrs. Lee?

• by presenting Mr. Herriot as enthusiastic and Mrs. Lee as bored

• by presenting Mr. Herriot as uncaring and Mrs. Lee as desperate

• by presenting Mr. Herriot as bored and Mrs. Lee as enthusiastic

• by presenting Mr. Herriot as desperate and Mrs. Lee as uncaring

What does the figurative language in paragraph 31 mean?

• The girl was trying to pay her debt but could not.

• The girl was trying to stand up but could not.

• The girl was trying to look happy but could not.

• The girl was trying to feel sympathy but could not.

What is the meaning of the word requisite in paragraph 40?

• sincere

• calming

• convincing

• necessary

In the text, how are the characters used to express an opinion about paying debt?

• Mr. Herriot was troubled and disappointed that the shoemaker sent the boy to request the five dollars.

• The shoemaker had to make apologies to Mrs. Lee because the chose to not pay the two dollars he owed here.

• Even though it was not convenient to pay the shoemaker, the five dollars was eventually returned to Mr. Herriot.

• The shoemaker became enraged when Mr. Herriot did not send payment as he had promised.

What can be inferred about paying debts on time, based on the reactions of the characters?

• If debts are not paid in a timely manner, others can suffer.

• If someone does not have extra money, debts should not be paid.

• It is necessary to maintain many debts to improve credit with others.

• It is necessary to borrow money from the wealthy in order to pay debts.