1.5 You Can't Climb a Cactus Test

1. In the beginning of the the story, where did Erica want to go ?

• A. She wanted to go visit her Grandpa Zack in Arizona
• B. She wanted to go to a new nature center near her home in Seattle
• C. She wanted to go to the museum.

2. What were two of Erica's favorite things in the world?

• A. plants and bugs
• B. dogs and sports
• C. cats and butterflies

3. Arizona was _______________.

• A. rainy and had a lot of lakes
• B. sunny and had lot of trees
• C. dry and dusty

4. What animal did Erica see first when she arrived in Arizona?

• A. Cows
• B. Horses
• C. Javelinas

5. Where did Grandpa Zack work?

• A. The Desert Nature Center
• B. The Museum of Art
• C. The Public Library

6. What did the tour guide give Erica?

• A.flowers
• B. a little cactus plant
• C. a small tree

7. Erica's grandpa signed her up for a tour. Tour means:

• A. a swim in a pool
• B. a long bus ride
• C. a visit to see things

8. The guide took Erica to explore the nature center. Explore means:

• A. look around
• B. to read a book about
• C. built and addition to

9. Erica was excited about spring vacation. Excited means:

• A. thrilled ; looking forward to
• B. scared
• C. confused

10. What did the cactus remind Erica of?

• A. Seattle and her home
• B. Arizona and her best vacation ever
• C. Arizona and her worst vacation ever