UnCommon Cents

What is Caitlyn’s problem in the story?

• She needs to count three rolls of pennies.

• She wants her grandpa to stay with her family after his wrist heals.

• She needs to find a new hobby.

• She needs ten more dollars to be able to purchase a new video game.

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What is the text mainly about? *

• a grandpa who needs help finding rare coins

• a girl doing her chores to buy a new video game

• a girl finding a valuable penny to help buy a new video game

• a girl who discovers a new hobby and a way to spend time with her Grandpa

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According to the text, what is the meaning of the word dormant? *

• cold; chilled

• not growing; inactive

• passive; sluggish

• quiet; peaceful

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From what point of view is the story being told?

• 3rd person point of view

• 2nd person point of view

• 1st person point of view

• no point of view

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What is the most likely reason that Caitlyn’s dad did not make a good numismatist? *

• He doesn't like collecting coins.

• He doesn't like spending time with Grandpa.

• He doesn’t have good vision.

• He was busy.

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According to the text, what is the meaning of the phrase "out of commission"?

• numismatist

• faulty; defective

• unable to be used; not working

• assistant; apprentice

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What evidence from the story supports the idea that Caitlyn would feel happy if Grandpa Joe moved in with her family permanently?

• Caitlyn told him to keep the pennies.

• Caitlyn secretly hoped he would stay forever.

• Caitlyn sells the penny for $10.

• Caitlyn doesn't understand what a numismatist is at first.

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What is Caitlyn’s motivation when she first agrees to be Grandpa Joe’s assistant?

• She wants to earn money to purchase the video game.

• She wants to spend time with her Grandpa.

• She wants to become an assistant numismatist.

• She wants to learn a new hobby.

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What misconception about pennies does Caitlyn have when she begins helping Grandpa Joe?

• She believes pennies aren’t worth anything.

• She believes pennies were worth more in the past.

• She believes making money is difficult.

• She believes all pennies look the same.

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What evidence from the story supports the idea that mistakes on pennies are good and make them more valuable?

• Caitlyn comes from a long line of numismatists.

• Some pennies were gleaming copper, while other had dulled to a shineless brown.

• Some pennies can be worth quite a lot.

• Grandpa Joe mentions a penny that is worth $500 because it has a mistake.

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