Phineas L. McGwire... Gets Cooking!

Based on details in the story, what can the reader infer about Phineas?

• He is excited about making the meal for his family.

• He likes cooking more than he likes science.

• He feels confused by the unusual items in the kitchen.

• He has cooked meals for his family before.

Which conclusion about Phineas is best supported by the list at the end of the story?

• He hopes he never has to cook again.

• He discovers that cooking is easier than he thought

• He realizes he made some mistakes while cooking.

• He decides that pasta is his favorite meal to cook.

Which sentence from the story suggests that Phineas is embarrassed to ask for help?

• Next, I needed a plan. (paragraph 2)

• I’m not allowed to use the stove. (paragraph 5)

• I felt my face turn red. (paragraph 8)

• I couldn’t get the lid off the jar. (paragraph 12)

Sarah’s conversations with Phineas show that Sarah —

• does not think Phineas is old enough to cook

• does not mind helping Phineas in the kitchen

• is surprised at how much Phineas wants to cook

• wishes Phineas was better at following directions

Which sentence best helps the reader understand that the story is told from the first-person point of view?

• The stove was a giant Bunsen burner, and the pots and pans were beakers and flasks. (paragraph 1)

• Sarah came in from the living room. (paragraph 7)

• Then she showed me what I needed to do. (paragraph 10)

• Sarah wrapped the lid with one of the yellow rubber gloves by the sink, took a deep breath, and twisted. (paragraph 14)