5th Gr DEP Unit 1, Set 2

How is the news that Mali gets about Mrs. Fair important to the plot of the story?

• It gives Mali the idea to grow tomatoes.

• It explains why Mali’s neighbor is sad.

• It makes Mali happy there’s one less vegetable to eat.

• It informs Mali that Mr. Taylor is moving away.

How did Mr. Taylor help Mali?

• He gave her flowers to cheer her up.

• He let her use a plot of land in his yard.

• He helped her organize a food drive for the neighborhood.

• He loaned her money to buy seeds.

At the beginning of the story, how are Mali and Mr. Taylor different?

• Mali is brave while Mr. Taylor is sad.

• Mali is private while Mr. Taylor is social.

• Mali is sad while Mr. Taylor is happy.

• Mr. Taylor is responsible while Mali is reckless.

The relationship between Mali and Mr. Taylor contributes to the plot of the story by:

• Creating conflict and tension

• Providing comic relief

• Offering a resolution to the main problem

• Introducing a new character

What is the meaning of the word allowance as it is used in the sentence? "Mali thought, 'Well, I have some savings from my allowance.'"

• money earned

• job

• profit

• savings

Which sentence from the text provides support for the answer to Part A?

• "How about I make you a loan?"

• "Those are also your wages! You earned that money."

• "I was saving to buy a computer game."

• "Mali bought all the tomato plants she could afford."

What can you conclude about Kojo’s decision to buy a hen?

• Kojo bought the hen because he wanted to have a fun pet.

• Kojo bought the hen so he could earn money by selling the eggs.

• Kojo bought the hen for dinner.

• Kojo bought the hen so he could resell it for more money.

Which conflict or event on pages 33-34 causes Kojo to take action?

• A disagreement with a friend

• A natural disaster

• Kojo's dad died

• A school project deadline

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Read this sentence from the passage. “Lately she has heard them talking about saving on expenses.” (Paragraph 5) What does expenses mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a large amount

• money needed to buy or do something.

• difficult to get or find.

• anything that has value.

Part B. Which word from the sentence provides a clue to the meaning of expenses?

• lately

• heard

• talking

• saving