DIMES TO DOLLAR$ by Teri Thomas

In this story, what does the term "convalescent hospital" mean?

(Mark all that are true.)

• A place where people with mental illnesses get help to get better.

• A place where people with serious injuries get help to get better.

• A place where people with serious illnesses get help to get better.

• A place where people with nowhere to live go to get help.

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Who are the main characters in this story?

• Smitty and Drake

• Steve and Pete

• Thomas and Annette

• Toni and Anna

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Anna guessed that the robbers might have taken the posse on a "wild goose chase." What do you think that means?

• A search that is completely unsuccessful and a waste of time.

• Hunters running around trying to catch a wild goose to cook for dinner.

• A wild goose chasing around an opossum that was trying to eat her eggs.

• A really fast search and chase where people are acting like wild animals.

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There was a "posse" in this story. What does "posse" mean?

• A group of people who are sitting or standing for a photograph.

• A group of men the sheriff could summon to enforce the law.

• A group of really close friends who all think, dress, or act the same.

• A group of people who have broken the law and are trying to get away from the police.

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What is a synonym for apologetically?

• Boastfully

• Proudly

• Remorsefully

• Happily

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Steve tells Pete and the girls that he has to put them "out of commission" for a while. What does "out of commission" most likely mean in this story?

(May be more than 1 answer)

• Too ill or injured to do anything.

• Not able to do what is wanted or needed.

• Not making any extra money for the work done.

• Not in working order or unable to function until fixed.

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While on the train the girls were excited about the possibility of seeing an aerie. According to Anna, what is an aerie?

• A small body of water.

• A scary place.

• An eagles nest.

• A type of wild sheep.

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What does CNA stand for?

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Catholic News Agency

• Canadian Nurses Association

• California Nurses Association

In the story Anna says that "Bald eagles were recently taken off the "threatened species list" in the U.S., what does "threatened species list" mean?

• A list of expensive animals.

• A list of animals in risk of dying off.

• A list of beautiful animals.

• A list of dangerous animals.

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Once the girls are back home they heard the sound of cheering voices: "Surprise! A hail the conquering heroes!" What does conquering mean in this sentence?

(Select all that are true!)

• Climbing a mountain or hill successfully.

• To surrender to someone or something.

• Successfully overcome a problem or enemy.

• To assist someone with something.

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