Pearl and Wagner

Why does Wagner want to enter the science fair?

• He wants to get out of school for the fair.

• He wants to do his project with Pearl.

• He wants to win the prize.

How can you conclude that Wagner liked the robot?

• He says, “WOW!” and looks excited about it in the illustration.

• He says, “Great!” and sits down beside the robot.

• He does not say anything about the robot.

Why does Wagner ask if Pearl remembers how he helped her?

• He is worried because he didn’t make a science project and he wants to be included in Pearl’s project.

• He just wants to make sure she remembers when he helped her.

• He did not really help her.

How are Pearl and Wagner different while working on the science project?

• Pearl sits back while Wagner does all the work.

• Wagner helps Pearl complete her project.

• Pearl works on the robot while Wagner dreams of a prize.

How does Henry show that he got electricity from a potato?

• He cuts off the light bulb.

• He lights a light bulb with the electricity.

• He tells everyone that is how it works.

Why did Wagner “slump down in his seat” when Pearl was talking about the robot?

• He was very tired.

• He did not feel well.

• He felt bad when Pearl said she made the robot.

Why did Pearl tell the teacher that she and Wagner made the robot together?

• She doesn’t want him to feel left out and she considers him a good friend.

• She wanted him to get a good grade.

• She wanted Wagner to help her the next time they do a project.

Why did Pearl and Wagner use rubber bands on the robot instead of string?

• They had plenty of rubber bands.

• Rubber bands will snap back in place.

• They did not have enough string.

Why does Wagner compliment the judge on her smile and eyes?

• He thought they were pretty.

• He thought it was just a nice thing to say.

• He wants the judge to like the robot so they will win the prize.

Why did the author write this story?

• To inform

• To entertain

• The author wanted to make money.