Unit 4 Week 5 Quiz: Kids Can Be Big Helpers

What is the main reason the author wrote, Kids Can Be Big Helpers?

• to teach kids to clean up their messes

• to persuade kids to become volunteers

• to show that kids are important

How many people live in the United States?

• about 1 million

• just under 30 million

• over 320 million

How can students help their teachers at school?

• they can help clean up their mess

• they can make lesson plans for their teacher

• they can wash the dishes

What is one reason people like to volunteer?

• they can make a lot of money

• it makes them feel good inside

• it makes them more important than people who do not volunteer

What is one job volunteers can't do?

• raise money for special occasions

• get paid to work with senior citizens

• read to young children

What is another word that describes a volunteer who is responsible?

• helpful

• respectful

• trustworthy

What was the first problem the volunteers faced when they wanted to raise money for the animal shelter?

• figuring out how to put the whole thing together

• figuring out how to raise money

• figuring out who would make the cat toys

Which statement is true?

• Volunteering can make you more successful

• Volunteering causes a lot of arguing

• Helping others is not usually worth the trouble

What is a penny drive?

• students have penny races with old pennies

• students collect pennies to win prizes

• a way to learn about money while helping others

What does it mean to be courteous to workers like waiters or store clerks?

• be nice to them

• keep an eye on them while they work

• use a harsh tone when talking to them