Cooking Adventure

Based on details in the story, Phineas is (a)   about making the meal for his family.

• excited
• likes cooking more than he likes sc
• feels confused by the unusual items
• has cooked meals for his family bef

Which conclusion about Phineas is best supported by the list at the end of the story?

• He hopes he never has to cook again.

• He discovers that cooking is easier than he thought.

• He realizes he made some mistakes while cooking.

• He decides that pasta is his favorite meal to cook.

Which sentence from the story suggests that Phineas is embarrassed to ask for help?

• Next, I needed a plan. (paragraph 2)

• I'm not allowed to use the stove. (paragraph 5)

• I felt my face turn red. (paragraph 8)

• I couldn't get the lid off the jar. (paragraph 12)

Match Sarah's opinions about Phineas's cooking skills with the correct statements.

• Phineas's enthusiasm for cooking exceeds Sarah's expectations

• is surprised at how much Phineas wants to cook

• Following recipes is not Phineas's strong suit, according to Sarah

• does not think Phineas is old enough to cook

• Sarah is supportive of Phineas's culinary endeavors

• does not mind helping Phineas in the kitchen

• Phineas's age is a concern for Sarah when it comes to cooking

• wishes Phineas was better at following directions

Which sentence best helps the reader understand that the story is told from the first-person point of view?

• The stove was a giant Bunsen burner, and the pots and pans were beakers and flasks. (paragraph 1)

• Sarah came in from the living room. (paragraph 7)

• Then she showed me what I needed to do. (paragraph 10)

• Sarah wrapped the lid with one of the yellow rubber gloves by the sink, took a deep breath, and twisted. (paragraph 14)

Match the inferences

• He didnt stir the sauce.

• "You need to stir it. Otherwise, it all clumps together into one big pasta log."

• He didnt stir the pasta.

• Especially with garlic bread

• 2 lbs was too much pasta

• "if you dont want most of it to burn to the bottom of the pot."

• They didnt eat the spaghetti

• It sort of disintegrates.

• The pasta overcooked and fell apart

• Two pounds of pasta is enough to feed a family of 4 for a week.

Which sentence best shows that the protagonist is determined to solve the problem?

• 'I'll just give up,' I muttered, but I knew I wouldn't. (paragraph 4)

• 'Maybe it's not that important,' said my friend, trying to console me. (paragraph 6)

• 'Let's go out instead,' suggested my sister. (paragraph 9)

• 'I guess it's not my day,' I sighed, turning away from the challenge. (paragraph 13)

What detail indicates that the story's setting is in the past?

• The characters communicated through letters instead of emails. (paragraph 3)

• The house was described as having modern architecture. (paragraph 5)

• Everyone in the story uses smartphones to communicate. (paragraph 8)

• The story mentions the characters watching a newly released movie on streaming services. (paragraph 12)

Which event from the story best illustrates a turning point for the main character?

• When the main character loses an important item. (paragraph 3)

• When the main character realizes their mistake. (paragraph 11)

• When the main character wins a competition. (paragraph 15)

Is cooking similar to a being a scientist? How? Provide evidence from the text.