Lesson 7: Measure Up (R.1.1)

#2: Which sentence explains why Benjamin feels nervous before the talent night?

• He was performing comedy routine and could not remember the lines.

• He thought everyone's performance was better than his own.

• He was afraid no one would notice his talents at the end of the show.

• He hoped that his organizing skills would make the show run smoothly.

#3: Benjamin is known among his friends as someone who is helpful and a good leader. Which sentence best supports this description of Benjamin's character traits?

• "In the next few weeks, I write a zillion list, make sure every item gets checked off, and ask a lot of people to do jobs." (paragraph 23)

• "When the show begins, each person with an act knows his or her place in the lineup." (paragraph 27)

• "Everybody contributed and cooperated to put together this marvelous night,' she announces." (paragraph 30).

• "I wave sheepishly until someone grabs my arm and sticks my hand into the air to make me more noticeable." (paragraph 32)

#4: In paragraph 8, which statement best describes how Kate feels about Benjamin's joking?

• His joking bothers her

• His joking amuses her

• His joking makes her sad

• His joking makes her scared

#8: What does Benjamin think at the beginning of the story?

• His friends do no think he is important

• He would not be able to be a producer in the show

• He does not have any special abilities

• His friends are not telling him the truth about his talents.

#9: What does Benjamin figure out during the story?

• He has a talent for making complicated plans.

• I is all right if he does not have a special talent

• His talent means he will never be in the spotlight

• His friends respect him no matter what