A Bunch of Maybes - 3rd RLA STAAR 2023

What is the best paraphrase of paragraph 1?

• When Kevin's friends put their instruments away, Kevin falls before he is able to pack up his trumpet.

• After band practice, while Kevin's friends pack their instruments, Kevin accidentally dents his trumpet when he trips over a music stand.

• Kevin and his friends put away their instruments after band practice. Jimmy notices that Kevin's trumpet has many dents.

• Kevin trips while his friends are packing up their instruments after band practice. A music stand falls over and makes a loud sound.

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3.7D

In paragraphs 26 through 28, what key idea does the reader learn about Grandpa when he hears about the new dent in the trumpet?

• Grandpa is an understanding person.

• Grandpa knows how it feels to be embarrassed.

• Grandpa wants Kevin to be more careful.

• Grandpa enjoys telling stories.

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3.6G

Read this sentence from paragraph 26: "The important thing is that you told me." How does this sentence support the theme of the story?

• It shows that sharing ideas with others is easy to do.

• It shows that kids should be careful when they borrow things.

• It shows that spending time with family members is valuable.

• It shows that people should be truthful about their mistakes.

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3.8A

What can the reader infer about Kevin's friends from paragraphs 4 through 10?

• Kevin's friends do not know each other very well.

• Kevin's friends do not try to make Kevin feel better.

• Kevin's friends do not understand why Kevin feels upset.

• Kevin's friends do not take good care of their own instruments.

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3.6F

Which sentence from the story shows that Kevin thinks being honest is important?

• Maybe he could pretend he felt sick. (paragraph 14)

• Nah, he didn’t like lying. (paragraph 15)

• Maybe he could get his baby brother, Jace, to take all of Grandpa’s attention. (paragraph 16)

• When Saturday finally arrived, Kevin still hadn’t figured out what he was going to do. (paragraph 18)

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3.7C

Read this sentence from paragraph 30. "Every ding, dent, and scratch can tell a tale," he said. What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery?

• To show that Grandpa likes to read stories about trumpets

• To show that Grandpa thinks Kevin needs a new trumpet

• To show that Grandpa thinks playing the trumpet matters more than how it looks

• To show that Grandpa wants Kevin to explain each mark on the trumpet to his friends

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3.10D

Based on events that take place at the end of the story, how will Kevin most likely feel the next time his trumpet is dented?

• Sorry

• Upset

• Surprised

• Calm

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3.6C

What do Grandpa's words and actions in paragraphs 26 through 31 show about his relationship with Kevin?

• Grandpa is proud of Kevin's honesty.

• Grandpa encourages Kevin by showing him how to play the trumpet.

• Grandpa worries about Kevin's safety.

• Grandpa doubts that Kevin will be a great trumpet player.

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3.8B

What is Kevin's main problem in the story?

• Kevin is afraid Grandpa will think Kevin is careless.

• Kevin does not want to play music for Grandpa.

• Kevin is angry because his trumpet looks old and worn.

• Kevin thinks a terrible sound his trumpet is making is from a new dent.

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3.8C