Me and Uncle Romie

What does the word studio mean in the sentence below?
Perry was working on some new paintings in his studio.

• a school for artists
• a place where an artist works
• a laboratory where art is restored
• a place where ancient art is displayed

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word ruined mean in the sentence below?
A terrible rainstorm ruined Barbra's plans for a picnic.

• changed
• destroyed
• extended
• moved

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word smeared mean in the sentence below?
The ink smeared when Tony touched it. 

• dried
• faded
• lined
• spread

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does James feel at the beginning of the passage?

• lucky to be leaving home
• angry about missing his birthday
• nervous about going to New York
• happy to be visiting Uncle Romie

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

At first, how does James feel about Uncle Romie?

• He fears and dislikes his uncle intensely.
• He feels an instant connection with his uncle.
• He wishes he could be as talented as his uncle.
• He feels he and his uncle have nothing in common. 

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3