Just 17 Syllables

Which answer is the widest kind of road?

• avenue

• lane

• street

• expressway

What is the meaning of the word melancholy in this sentence?

His melancholy vanished when he made friends at camp.

• fear

• tiredness

• sadness

• curiosity

The word pondered means

• think about carefully

• break into small parts

• walk slowly through a place

• find words that rhyme

Which word makes sense in this sentence?

The _____ ordered that a beautiful park be built.

• husky

• shogun

• lugger

• refugee

A section of a poem or song is a

• thrive

• prompt

• verse

• sneer

How did Danny notice that he was in the Gardens?

• leaves were on the ground

• Ms. Uchida told him

• His phone didn't work

• It was less noisy

Which sentence from the story best supports your answer to how did Danny notice he was in the gardens?

• to shut out the sounds, Danny studies his cell phone screen

• On a bright, sunny morning in Tokyo, Ms. Uchida led a class of Andrews International School students to Rikugien Gardens.

• It was the silence of the gardens that finally made him look around.

• Already, trees had scattered some leaves on the ground.

Why did Danny walk to the bridge?

• to get some creative inspiration

• to sneak a look at his phone

• to avoid the other students

• to look at the fish in the water

Why did the students in the story bow to Professor Nakano?

• Bowing is part of writing haiku

• It is a sign of respect

• They were in an ancient Garden

• He did not speak English

Why did the students in the story bow to Professor Nakano?

• Bowing is part of writing haiku

• It is a sign of respect

• They were in an ancient Garden

• He did not speak English