" A Sewing Sensation"

Juan does not have a lot of experience with sewing.

Which sentence from the passage is the best evidence of this claim?

• “Juan glanced up again from his magazine and asked, ‘Is your machine running okay, Mom? I think it’s making a weird noise.’”

• “‘I can’t believe you sewed that so perfectly on your first try,’ Mom said, patting Juan on the back.”

• “To himself, he muttered, ‘What would Anthony think if he saw me at a sewing machine?’ as he headed outdoors.”

• “‘Many of the best fashion designers are men,’ Juan’s dad continued.”

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Juan is very excited about learning to sew.

Which of the following sentences from the passage best supports this statement?

• “Juan felt proud that people wanted to wear his mother’s creations on their special days.”

• “Juan sat on the floor of Mom’s sewing room with one eye on his soccer magazine and one eye on his mother.”

• “Juan had a huge smile on his face when he looked over his shoulder at his mom.”

• “Then he remembered the patience that his mother always showed, and he slowed down.”

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Which detail best supports the idea that Juan’s mother encourages her son’s interests?

• She tells him that her sewing machine doesn’t require fixing.

• She gives him some pillowcases to sew on his own.

• She sends him outside to play ball instead of sewing.

• She gives him a notebook for sketching and drawing.

What is one reason Juan chooses to play soccer with his friends instead of continuing to sew?

• He knew that he needed to practice if he wanted to improve his soccer skills.

• He did not want his friends to think he was rude for keeping them waiting.

• He thought that his father would not approve of his interest in sewing.

• He was concerned that his friends might make fun of his sewing talent.

Juan seems somewhat embarrassed about his strong interest in sewing. Which detail from the text supporst this?

• Juan glanced up again from his magazine and asked, “Is your machine running okay, Mom? I think it’s making a weird noise.”

• “What would Anthony think if he saw me at a sewing machine?”

• “Do you want me to sew the hem of the dress so that you can rest your fingers?

• “Is your machine running okay, Mom? I think it’s making a weird noise.”

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A theme that is evident is this story is "Follow your heart."

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What does the phrase "in no time" mean in Parargraph 5?

• to move fast & quickly

• to run out of time

• to have little time left

• to skip time

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“It took me years of practice to perfect my technique, and you’re already a sensation."

What does this statement tell us about Juan ?

• He has a knack for sewing.

• He loves sewing.

• He has a lot of excitement about sewing.

• He has practiced sewing a lot.

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Which on these best summarizes the story?

• Juan secretly is interested in sewing, but he

  thinks his friends would make fun of him. His parents

  encourage his interest. Juan is proud and happy at the end.

• Juan secretly is interested in sewing, but he's afraid that his mother will not support his interest. He sews a pillowcase perfectly. Juan is proud and happy at the end.

• Juan’s mother lets him try sewing, he sews a pillowcase perfectly. His parents encourage his interest. Juan is proud and happy at the end.

• Juan secretly is interested in sewing, but he thinks his friends would make fun of him. When Juan’s mother lets him try sewing, he sews a pillowcase perfectly. His parents encourage his interest. Juan is proud and happy at the end.

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To whom is the title:"A Sewing Sensation" referring?

• Juan's mother

• Anthony

• Juan

• Juan's father

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