Magic Trash

A biography is

• a true story written about someone's life

• a true story someone wrote about their own life

• a fictional story

• a short poem

What is an antonym for sparkled?

• vibrant

• shining

• dull

• colorful

"Slosh, slap, and splash" are examples of -

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• a simile

• onomatopoeia

Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story?

• Painting is the only way to make a difference.

• People can work together to make a change.

• One person will never make a difference.

• Always work hard.

Which sentence best describes how Tyree feels about his neighborhood?

• Tyree is proud of where he was raised and wants what is best.

• He does not want to go back to his hometown.

• He feels disappointed no one else helped revitalize his neighborhood.

• Tyree is excited to tear down the old homes and build new ones.

The author wrote this book most likely to -

• tell a fictional story about a man who helped his community

• explain how you can help your own community

• inform the reader about a man who helped his community

• persuade the audience to paint houses in their neighborhood

What did Tyree do after he worked as a firefighter?

• inspected cars at a factory

• became a soldier in the Army

• attended art school

• taught at an elementary school

"Aiming their brushes like magic wands" is an example of -

• alliteration

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

Why did the author choose the title "Magic Trash"?

• Tyree became a magician

• Tyree ran a donation center for all the trash he collected

• Tyree was like a magician who was able to turn trash into art

• Tyree lived on magic street

How did Tyree's relationship change with his neighbors?

• They began to appreciate his efforts of making the neighborhood better.

• They disagreed with his art and wanted it gone.

• They wanted Tyree to move and never return.

• They loved his art from the very beginning.