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What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Rod did not like his name.

• Lucas was Rodney's only friend.

• No one finished his or her assignment.

• Rod was about to earn an F and ruin the chance for a pizza party.

Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wants to be when he grows up?

• He had so many ideas that he could not choose only one.

• He did not have enough time to do the assignment.

• He thought everyone would laugh at his choice.

• He had no idea what he wanted to be.

What do Rod and Lucas have in common?

• They have bad nicknames.

• They do not have any friends.

• They did not complete the essay.

• They were going to ruin the chance for a pizza party.

What profession did Rodney choose?

• to be a teacher

• to be a name expert

• to be a truck driver

• to be a professional baseball player

How is the school setting CONNECTED to the MAIN problem in the story?

• It occurs on the way to school.

• It centers on lunch time at school.

• It centers on a school assignment.

• It occurs during a pizza party at school.