Ben's Book

9. Which word is a synonym for weight in paragraph 1 of the story “Ben’s Book”?

• A Tallness

• B Newness

• C Loudness

• D Heaviness

10. In the story “Ben’s Book,” what do the events in paragraph 7 suggest about Dad’s relationship with Ben?

• A Dad thinks Ben should solve problems alone.

• B Dad knows how important the book is to Ben.

• C Dad wishes he could understand what Ben likes.

• D Dad wants Ben to learn to be more careful.

11. Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story “Ben’s Book”?

• A It is important to do things that are enjoyable.

• B It is better to be honest than to try to please others.

• C Change can be hard but can also be rewarding.

• D Hard work can be difficult but can also bring joy.

12. In paragraph 6 of the story “Ben’s Book,” how does the outdoor setting affect the plot?

• A The heat outside makes Ben want to go inside.

• B The rain outside ruins Ben’s book.

• C The bees outside scare Ben.

• D The rain outside ruins Ben’s lunchtime.

13 How does paragraph 8 contribute to the plot of the story “Ben’s Book”?

• A It introduces Ben’s next problem.

• B It shows how Ben’s problem is solved.

• C It describes why Ben dislikes books.

• D It explains why Ben enjoys getting gifts.

14 In the story, what do the books that Grandma gives to Ben suggest about their relationship?

• A Grandma and Ben spend little time together.

• B Grandma and Ben like to play tricks on each other.

• C Grandma understands Ben very well.

• D Grandma wants Ben to be like her.

How does the relationship change between grandma and Ben from beginning to end of the story?