Listening Comprehension# 1

Why did Madeleine decide to open the store?

• Because she wanted to help rejuvenate the town.

• Because she wanted to encourage people to be more creative

• Because she lost her job as a journalist.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

Madeleine copied the hardware store by…

• only stocking top quality goods.

• stocking everything that a customer could possibly need.

• only selling things that big retailers don’t stock.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Madeleine attracts people into the store by…

• offering discounts to students and teachers.

• inviting art students to sell work in her store.

• building a relationship with another establishment.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which of the following does Madeleine provide?

• A place where people can socialize and have a drink

• A venue where clubs can meet free of charge

• A craft group for mothers with small children

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Why does Madeleine think other shops have closed down in the area?

• The owners were not passionate about their goods

• Nobody wanted to buy what was on offer

• The stores were not very well stocked

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

In Madeleine’s opinion, what quality does she have which makes her a good businesswoman?

• She feels at ease with customers

• She enjoys working with numbers

• She is creative and resourceful

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.9