The Sound of Summer Running

What motivates Douglas to offer to run errands for Mr. Sanderson?

• He wants to earn money for a new bicycle

• He wants Mr. Sanderson to let him have a certain pair of sneakers for $1 less than the usual selling price.

• Douglass is looking for a Summer Job

• Douglas wants to make a good impression for his father.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

After Douglas makes his offer to Mr. Sanderson, why does he choose to remain silent?

• He is trying to think of a new offer to make Mr. Sanderson

• He is quiet because Mr. Sanderson is trying to help a customer

• He wants the full effect of wearing the sneakers to sink in for Me. Sanderson

• He is afraid Mr. Sanderson is angry at him for talking too much.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

After Douglas asks his father for new sneakers, what does his father tell him?

• He tells Douglas that he can't have new sneakers

• He tells Douglas that he'll buy him the sneakers the next day

• He tells Douglas to save his money

• He tells Douglas that they don't have enough money for new sneakers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.7.2

During which month is the story set?

• December

• June

• August

• September

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following words is NOT a noun?

• Sneakers

• Fence

• Douglas

• Capsize

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Loam is a type of

• tree

• soil

• athletic shoe

• soft drink

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following words is NOT spelled correctly?

• conceited

• height

• recieved

• either

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which item would look and feel "alien" on a hot summer day?

• An Ice Cream Sundae

• a pair of sunglasses

• a pair of heavy boots

• a cloudy sky

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Mr. Sandersen doing before Douglas arrives?

• He is moving around the store making sure it is all ready.

• He is repairing some shelves so he can display shoes on them.

• He is eating a breakfast burrito

• He is taking a nap.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does Douglas describe the feeling of taking off the old boots and putting on new sneakers?

• it's like surfing and crashing into a wave

• it's like sticking your feet into the cold and then pulling them back under the covers

• it's like falling through a screen door onto the concrete patio

• it's like catching a football

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4