The Comedian

In the beginning of the story, what does Emilio have a tendency to do after telling his jokes?

• laugh at his own jokes

• clap for himself

• get scared and run away

If someone is genuinely funny, then they are

• scared to tell jokes

• not funny at all

• truly and sincerely funny

In the story, who is trying to help Emilio become a better comedian?

• his mom

• his friends

• his sister

• his brother

What does Emilio's sister say rule number one is when telling jokes?

• Always tell jokes about your family.

• Never laugh at your own jokes.

• Never use other people's jokes.

If someone gives you credit for doing work, then they are

• claiming that you did not do the work.

• recognizing and honoring you for that work.

• laughing at your work.

How does Emilio's family react at the end when he shares his jokes?

• They clap and laugh.

• They just stare at him.

• They think the jokes are weird.

What is synonym for tension?

• stress

• laughter

• opinion

• happiness

What two traits BEST describe Emilio?

• comical and mean

• determined and angry

• comical and determined

• smart and angry

What is the resolution (conclusion) of the story?

• Emilio tells his jokes in front of a group of children.

• Emilio was hopeful after his family clapped and laughed at his jokes.

• Emilio's sister helps him become a better comedian.

• Emilio wants to quit being a comedian.

If someone has a tendency to wake up late, then they ...

• typically sleep in until later in the day.

• don't usually sleep in late.

• sleep all day.