“Grandpa’s Hobbit House" from RST LEAP Prep

What is the main reason the author prefers to use outhouses?

• They are easier to build

• They are part of his artistic vision

• They use less water

• They provide better insulation

What material did the author use to insulate the shed where he kept his goats?

• Sod blocks

• Cob

• Straw and clay mixture

• Old hay bales

What does the author use the root cellar for?

• To keep animals warm in the winter

• To store food and keep produce fresh

• To house his creative juices

• To store building materials

How large was the addition built to the house for the grandkids and other guests?

• 100-square-foot

• 200-square-foot

• 300-square-foot

• 400-square-foot

What theme was kept in mind while making the roof for the addition to the house?

• Modern theme

• Hobbit house theme

• Industrial theme

• Victorian theme

Where was the small rear door placed in the addition to the house?

• In the east wall

• In the south wall

• In the west wall

• In the north wall

Part A

What is the meaning of the phrase "creative juices started flowing" as it is used in paragraph 7 of the passage from "Grandpa's Hobbit House"?

• planned an approach

• identified a solution

• imagined different ideas

• observed something special

Part B

What happens because Grandpa’s "creative juices started flowing?"

• The chickens have a warm coop.

• The chickens lay eggs in the water.

• The chickens have an unusual coop.

• The chickens are cool during the summer.

Part A

What is the structure of paragraph 3 of the passage from "Grandpa's Hobbit House"?

• a comparison of ideas

• a sequence of events

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

Part B

Which two details from paragraph 3 best support the answer to Part A?

• “Then, on top of the boards . . .”

• “... over these rafters.”

• “Next, I framed the roof . . .”

• “I cut blocks of sod . . .”

• “... forming a circle . . .”