Lawn Boy Chapter 1

Based on the first chapter, what do you believe the central idea is?

• Grandma; she is funny

• main character; grandma's investment

• father; your mother's mom

• Grandma; loves CSI

What do you think is meant by the title; "The Principles of Economic Expansion" which is the first chapter in this book?

• The main character becoming old enough to cut the grass.

• The grandmother no longer wanting the lawn mower.

• The main character taking an opportunity to make the lawn mower useful.

• Grandma is not your typical grandmother and is rarely focused.

Based on what you have read so far, what character traits do both Grandma and the main character possess?

• seem to have aggressive personalities

• both have the ability to be open minded

• both are confusing

• both are extremely generous

Why do you believe the author focused on Grandma in the first chapter?

• she is important in the story because of her contribution

• her actions are funny

• she is a very busy woman it is important to note that

• she has no specific goals

Based on what you have read in chapter 2, what will likely happen with the lawn boy?

• he will sell the lawn mower and rest over the summer

• he will maintain the lawn mower and learn more about business

• he will get his father to help him with the extra work

• he will buy a brand new lawn mower

What do you believe is Lawn Boy's goal so far?

• make money with little investment

• make his grandmother proud

• take business from the previous lawn person

• do exactly what his grandfather had not

Based on Lawn Boy's character traits, why do you believe it is important for Lawn Boy to keep this business?

• Lawn Boy wants to buy as many things as he can.

• Lawn Boy is inspired by money and business (he just didn't know it).

• Lawn Boy likes to meet new people.

• Lawn Boy needs to help his parents with money.