Experts, Incorporated Comprehension Test

What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Rod did not like his name.

• Lucas was Rod’s only friend.

• No one finished his or her assignment.

• Rod was about to earn an F and ruin the chance for a pizza party.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wants to be when he grows up?

• He had so many ideas that he could not choose only one.

• He did not have enough time to do the assignment.

• He thought everyone would laugh at his choice.

• He had no idea what he wanted to be.

What do Rod and Lucas have in common?

• They have bad names.

• They do not have any friends.

• They did not complete the assignment.

• They were going to ruin the chance for a pizza party.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

What profession did Rod choose?

• teacher

• name expert

• truck driver

• baseball player

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

How is the school setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?

• It occurs on the way to school.

• It centers on lunch time at school.

• It centers on a school assignment.

• It occurs during a pizza party at school.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

What is Rodney's problem at the beginning of the story?

• He was tired and didn't want to go to school.
• He didn't finish his essay and his class would loose out on a pizza party.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Why was a hive growing on Rodney's neck?

• He was nervous that his friends would be mad at him for not completing his essay.
• He was nervous about going to school because it was the first day.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

What was Rodney's inspiration for his writing assignment?

• the teacher
• his best friend
• a girl in his class
• his brother

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Why does Rodney think Melody Adams is a bad name for the girl?

• she sings like a moose
• she has a lovely voice

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Why does Rodney want to be a name expert?

• he wants to make lots of money
• he doesn't like people teasing kids about their name
• He couldn't think of anything better
• he thinks that it is funny when people call him Curtain, Rod

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CCSS.RL.4.1