Around the Corner

1. The reader can see from paragraph 1 that Cameron-

Choose TWO correct answers.

• A. wishes he was still in school

• B.  doesn’t like the library

• C.  is already bored with summer

• D.  is angry with his dad

• E.  wishes he was having fun

2. The reader can predict that Cameron will-

• F. Spend most of the summer in the library

• G. Take dad to the library

• H. Become a robotics engineer one day

• J. . do better in school

3. Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided. 

Why does Cameron go to the library? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

4. Which is the best summary of the story?

• F. Cameron is bored. He has nothing to do for the summer. His friends are all on vacation. His dad encourages him to go to the library. Cameron doesn’t like to read but goes anyway.

• G. Cameron’s summer vacation has only begun, but he has nothing to do. He goes to the library on his dad’s suggestion. He is surprised to see the library has more than books. He joins the robotics workshop.

• H. School is out for the summer. Cameron was excited until he realized his dad had to work, and they weren’t going on any vacation. He thought he could find things to do at home, but he is bored. Then he discovers the library.

• J. Cameron’s dad knows his son will like the library. He just has to convince him to go. Cameron doesn’t like to read, so why would he go to the library? When he walks through the doors, he realizes how much the library has to offer. 

5. What does the word abrupt mean in paragraph 5?

• A. Sudden and unexpected

• B. Without cause

• C. Lacking smoothness

• D. Cut or broken off

6. Read paragraphs 3 and 4.

Which sentence from the story best shows that Cameron doesn’t like to read?

Select the correct answer.

• F. He might have had a memory of his Nana taking him inside a long time ago.

• G. Sure thing dad, the library sounds fun.

• H. Full of books.

• J. Yuck.

7. The story comes to a resolution when Cameron-

• A. decides to walk in the library

• B. first walks into the library

• C. sees the different activities at the library

• D. tells his friend how great the library is

8. What is a theme from the story?

• F. Making mistakes are a part of life.

• G. Learning never ends.

• H. It is good to try new things.

• J. Parents know best.

9. Paragraph 7 shows that Cameron-

• A. Has done robotics workshop before

• B. Regrets going to the library

• C. Is hoping there is a robotics class

• D. Is nervous to talk to an adult

10. This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then answer part B.

Part A

How does Cameron change?

• F. He no longer thinks the library is boring.

• G. He doesn’t want to go on vacation with his dad.

• H. He is happy his dad is working all summer.

• J. He now knows reading isn’t boring.