Why the Sky Is Far Away

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

There were many preparations before the guest arrived at the party.

• ballons

• jokes

• plans

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The paining was so magnificent that it was put in a spot where many people could see it.

• beautiful

• heavy

• rough

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The actor brooded over his role in the play.

• called

• laughed

• worried

Choose the word that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

We felt like rejoicing after the football game on Saturday.

• resting

• playing

• celebrating

Read the question; then choose the best answer.

Which word is a synonym of satisfied in the sentence below?

After the dog ate his food, he was satisfied.

• active

• pleased

• barking

Because the sky can talk and has special powers, we know he genre is...

• nonfiction

• folktale

• autobiography

Why did the author include the section titled Author's Notes?

• She makes a connection to out world long ago and today.

• She wants us to visualize the setting

• She wants to give facts about the sky.

When can the reader tell that Adese knows she made a big mistake?

• She gets too much food.

• She screamed to wake the children.

• She was dancing.

Which is NOT a lesson taught by the sky?

• Work hard for what you have

• Be respectful and grateful when you receive a gift

• Depend on others to give you gifts

Adese's main character trait is ---

• greedy

• careful

• kind