Going Going Gone

1.How is Tommy’s bid for the puppy different from the other bids?

• Tommy bid first on the horse, but the other bidders did not.

• Tommy talked to the auctioneer, but the other bidders did not.

• Tommy spoke first with the farmer, but the other bidders did not.

• Tommy offered to work for the puppy, but the other bidders did not.

2.What is the main problem in this story?

• Tommy hears the puppy cry.

• Tommy lives in a different town.

• Tommy has too many cats at home.

• Tommy has one dime to buy the puppy.

3.Why does Tommy name the puppy ‘Happy’?

• It is an easy name to remember.

• The puppy always seems to be happy.

• The name reminds him of the auction.

• It tells how the puppy makes him feel.

4.Why does Tommy wish that he could hold all of the puppies?

• He realizes how adorable they all are.

• He wants to take home more than one pet.

• They walk unsteadily and need comforting.

• They are clumsy and need help standing up.

5.Based on this passage, the main purpose of holding an auction is to

• sell things

• meet others

• give presents

• learn information

6.Which sentence from the story shows that Tommy loves the puppy?

• “In all his nine years, he had never had a puppy.”

• “He wondered how much they would cost.”

• “Maybe nobody would want the last puppy.”

• “As his arms closed around the tiny ball of fur, he smiled.”

7.Which sentence best states the theme of the passage?

• Keep the promises you make.

• Remain quiet when others are speaking.

• Do not give up on what you want.

• Do not be afraid of what others may think.

8.How do Tommy’s feelings change while people are bidding for the puppy he wants?

• At first he is excited, but later he is embarrassed.

• At first he is nervous, then he becomes brave.

• At first he is confused, then he is angry.

• At first he is sad, but later he is hopeful.

9.Why does the farmer agree to Tommy’s offer?

• because the bid is a good one

• because the time is going fast

• because the puppies are too hot

• because the furniture has been sold

10.Read the sentence from the passage.

The puppy began to whimper, and Tommy eased it carefully into a more comfortable position.

Which is the best meaning of the underlined word?

• place

• state

• point

• side