Simon's Lesson

Why does the author describe Simon as a "lightning bolt"?

• To describe how bright Simon is

• To emphasize Simon's speed

• To explain Simon's frustration

• To compare Simon with a storm

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In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase "as sweet as honey" to-

• show that Simon is a nice turtle

• explain Simon's sweet tooth

• illustrate Simon's worried

• describe Simon's favorite treat

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Which describes the message expressed in the picture on page 48?

• Simon isn't listening to his grandfather.

• Simon's grandfather is proud of Simon.

• Simon's grandfather is saying something important.

• Simon loves his grandfather but thinks he talks too much

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The author uses personification (human abilities) in the 2nd sentence in paragraph 7 to-

• create an image of the changing season to spring

• make spring seem more graceful than winter

• compare the differences in the seasons

• make readers sad

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In paragraph 8, what is the effect of the simile "his heart felt heavy like a brick"?

• It explain why Simon is impatient

• It illustrates that Simon is not yet ready to have a shell

• It shows that Simon is angry at himself for disappointing his grandfather.

• It shows that Simon feels gloomy about not receiving his shell.

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In paragraph 12, "thought it was going to take a hundred years to get to the nurse's house" to-

• describe how far away the nurse lives

• show Simon's concern for the hurt turtle

• explain why Simon never goes to the nurse

• emphasize Simon's impatience

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