Lost and Found

What does the simile rising like a flood mean as it is used in paragraph 26?

• A. The lost items were quickly disappearing.

• B. The number of lost items was steadily increasing.

• C. The boys found one of the lost items under the drinking fountain.

• D. The boys were stacking the lost items into a pile as they located them. 

1B. Which quotation from the story helps the reader understand the meaning of the simile in Part A? 

• A. “Screeching to a halt, he checked his belongings.” (paragraph 2)

• B. “…Elvin found one sock behind the batting cage, and Carlton found one 15 yards away under the drinking fountain.” (paragraph 23)

• C. “Wednesday they found seven; Thursday, nine.” (paragraph 26)

• D. “The sky darkened as Darin, daydreaming about his recent success, floundered down the sidewalk….” (paragraph 28).

2A. How do Darin and Mr. Grabber differ in the story? 

• A. Darin is angry about losing his items, but Mr. Grabber is pleasant.

• B. Darin can take care of himself, but Mr. Grabber needs help.

• C. Darin hopes to find his items in the Lost & Found, but Mr. Grabber is doubtful.

• D. Darin enjoys spending time alone, but Mr. Grabber enjoys being around other people. 

2B. Which two details from the story support how Darin and Mr. Grabber differ?  Choose one detail that supports Darin and one detail that supports Mr. Grabber. 

• A. “Mr. Grabber, the crusty guardian of the Lost & Found Department, behind the desk, watching Darin’s arrival with dour eyes.”

• B. ‘“There’s always a first time.”’

• C. ‘“Once an item goes into the last box, it’s destroyed.”’

• D. “’ No kidding,’…”

• E. “’I need you guys to keep me from losing things,’…”

3A. How does getting lost affect Darin differently than losing his belongings?

• A. When Darin gets lost, he feels confident rather than fearful.

• B. When Darin gets lost, he panics rather than responding to the situation calmly.

• C. When Darin gets lost, he finds his own way rather than depending on other people.

• D. When Darin gets lost, he blames Elvin and Carlton rather than blaming himself. 

4A. What is a theme in the passage? 

• A. Setting a good example is important.

• B. Problem solving requires calm thinking.

• C. Spending time with friends is rewarding.

• D. Achieving a goal requires practice. 

3B. Which quotation from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

• A. “The sky darkened as Darin, daydreaming about his recent success, floundered down the sidewalk, while Carlton and Elvin scanned the ground, like eager bloodhounds on a scent.” (paragraph 28)

• B. “Suddenly, he knew what he had to do: stay put, and remember where he’d been.” (paragraph 36)

• C. “Darin marched onward as Carlton and Elvin, keeping an eye on the ground, followed him back to his house.” (paragraph 38)

• D. “Darin hadn’t mislaid so much as a paper clip now that he cared about his things.” (paragraph 41) 

4B. Which paragraph from the passage illustrates the theme selected in Part A? 

• A. paragraph 29

• B. paragraph 31

• C. paragraph 32

• D. paragraph 36

5A. What is the purpose of the description in paragraphs 31-34? 

• A. The description reveals Darin’s anger over losing things.

• B. The description reveals Darin’s reasons for losing himself.

• C. The description emphasizes Darin’s difficult situation and his fearfulness.

• D. The description emphasizes Darin’s conflict with his friends and his home. 

5B.  Which sentence from the passage is used for the same purpose as the answer to Part A?

• A. “Darin sped across the schoolyard, holding onto his possessions with a whirlwind of hands, from head to back to chest to legs to feet and back up again.” (paragraph 1)

• B. “Through the long, dreary room he plodded, the sound of his footsteps echoing down the gloomy hall.” (paragraph 7)

• C. “The dark, bleak clouds obliterated the sun.” (paragraph 7)

• D. “As he stood looking about, he realized he was in front of Elvin’s house, only several blocks away from home.” (paragraph 36)