Mr Tanen's Tie Trouble

What is a synonym (another word) for "chuckle?"

• laugh

• cry

• growl

Why isn't there enough money for a new playground?

• Mr. Tanen spent all of the money on new ties.

• The money was used to fix other things at school.

• The kids were lazy and didn't raise enough money.

If you repeat something, you ______.

• stop trying

• do it again

• cry to your mom

Why do people pay so much money for the ties?

• They really want the ties.

• They don't want Mr. Tanen to have the ties.

• They want to help raise money for a playground.

What is the main idea of this story?

• The more you give, the more you get.

• Always try hard.

• Do your homework.

Why was the auction a good idea?

• It got rid of Mr. Tanen's ties.

• It wasn't a good idea.

• It raised enough money for a new playground.

What was one bad thing about the tie auction?

• Mr. Tanen no longer had his ties
• The kids were sad about getting a new playground
• Mr. Apple was mad at Mr. Tanen for selling his ties

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The little boy was staring at the camera.  He would not look away.  What does staring mean in this sentence?

• filled with a sad feeling
• a list of ways you plan to spend money
• something people keep their money in at the bank
• looking hard at something

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My baby brother received his first present ever at Christmas!  What does received mean in this sentence?

• did something again
• got, was given
• filled with a sad feeling
• looking hard at something

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I hope that you are putting away money in a __________ to go to college. It can be very expensive.