Paired Passage

Based on the end of the story "Ben's Book" and the end of the poem "Lost Treasure," what will Ben and the speaker most likely do next?

• They will both learn to like something new.

• They will both be given something by someone they know.

• They will both decide to find a new sport to play.

• They will both quit doing activities they used to enjoy.

By the end of the story "Ben's Book" and the poem "Lost Treasure," what is the most likely reason that Ben and the speaker BOTH decide to use the new items that replaced their favorite things?

• They feel that their new items are much better than their favorite things.

• They see something about their new items that they might come to like.

• They have family members who help them learn how to use their new items.

• They must like their new items because they know their favorite things are gone forever.

Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story "Ben's Book"?

• It is important to do things that are enjoyable.

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

• Change can be hard but can also be rewarding.

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

Which word is a synonym for weight in paragraph 1 of the story "Ben's Book"?

• Tallness

• Newness

• Loudness

• Heaviness

In paragraph 6 of the story, "Ben's Book," how does the outdoor setting affect the plot?

• The heat outside makes Ben want to go inside.

• The rain outside ruins Ben's book.

• The bees outside scare Ben.

• The rain outside ruins Ben's lunchtime.

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

• Grandma and Ben spend little time together.

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

• Grandma understands Ben very well.

• Grandma wants Ben to be like her.