HULK

Read this sentence from paragraph 1: "They laughed like he was a comedian when he asked them to check his closet." Why does the author use a simile in this sentence? Select TWO correct answers.

• To show his parents did not take him seriously

• To show his parents like to joke around

• To show Benjamin has a good sense of humor

• To show his parents thought he was a comedian

• To show Benjamin is afraid of monsters

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Part A: Benjamin checked under his bed every night because he —

• wanted to save the world

• hoped to find another monster

• needed to convince his parents there were monsters

• had to make sure nothing was there

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Part B: Which sentence from paragraph 1 supports the answer in Part A?

• Benjamin didn't like the dark.

• And when he went to sleep, he made sure to check under his bed for anything suspicious.

• He knew what kind of monsters lived in his neighborhood.

• The fate of the world was resting in Benjamin's hands, and he was only twelve.

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How does Benjamin change throughout the story?

• He becomes part of Hulk's army.

• He stops trusting the monster in his backyard.

• He becomes better friends with Hulk.

• He stops being afraid of monsters.

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Read paragraphs 5 through 7 from the story. Which sentence best expresses the climax of the story? Select only ONE correct answer.

• The next morning, Benjamin found his friend by the roses. His skin was back to being soft and pudgy and his face had the same dopey look it always did. But Benjamin knew this was just an act.

• The creature before him was anything but soft.

• "I saw you last night," he whispered. Hulk's skin rippled slightly, and his face turned fierce. "What are you doing on my planet? Should I be worried about a hostile takeover?"

• Hulk's drooping face lifted into a grin. Suddenly, he was a friend again. Benjamin relaxed slightly, until the beast leaned forward and whispered back in perfect English, "Yes, you should."

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What does the word brandishing mean in paragraph 3?

• To wave at someone

• In an aggressive way

• To show off

• To move or swing around

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What can the reader infer about Benjamin after reading paragraph 2?

• He likes strange things.

• He is brave.

• He is caring.

• He is a good friend.

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Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided. What prediction can the reader make about Hulk? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

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After reading the story, the reader can conclude that Hulk —

• is a dangerous alien

• is harmless

• loves the Earth

• is not Benjamin’s friend

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What is a theme from the story?

• Loyalty is important.

• Trust your instincts.

• Don’t trust aliens.

• Don’t judge a book by its cover.

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