The Drive Down

Which of the following best describes Genie's perspective in the story?

• Genie is excited to be visiting his grandparents.

• Genie believes he is cooler than his brother Ernie.

• Genie is uncomfortable and trying to keep his mind busy during the car ride.

• Genie enjoys talking with his parents during the car ride.

Which TWO plot events belong in the summary of "The Drive Down?"

• Genie and Ernie are driving to visit their grandparents.

• Ernie is in the backseat snoring.

• Genie and Ernie's parents aren't talking the entire car ride.

• Genie is very different than Ernie and enjoys asking questions.

• Genie wonders if honey badgers eat honey.

Which meaning of the word "stewing" fits the way it is used in paragraph 2?

• To slowly cook something in a pan

• To remain in a hot temperature

• To be suitable for cooking

• To be stuck in anger or anxiousness

Which sentence best contrasts Genie and Ernie?

• “Genie thought about playing Pete and Repeat by mimicking Ernie’s nasty snores, but then he realized it

  wouldn’t matter because Ernie wasn’t awake to get annoyed by it anyway.”

• “As a matter of fact, one of the only Ernie didn’t wear his shades was whenever he was doing

  karate, which he had been learning since he was seven..... Genie like to build model cars.”

• “And the more answers you found, the more you knew.”

• “The boys had arrived two nights earlier after a long, cramped ride in the back of their dad’s old.

  Honda.”

How is the character Genie different than Ernie?

• Ernie loves to ask questions, where as Genie enjoys sleeping

• Genie enjoys sleeping, where as Ernie is concerned about being cool

• Genie is curious, where as Ernie is concerned about being cool

• Ernie is concerned about be cool, where as Genie thinks it is important to defend yourself

How does the illustration add to the plot of the story?

• It shows that Ernie is curious and likes to ask questions

• It shows how the two brothers are similar

• It shows how Genie is trying to take his mind off his discomfort

• It shows how Genie enjoys talking to his parents during the car ride

What is the meaning of the word mimicking as it is used in paragraph 2?

• Copy

• Annoy

• Discomfort

• Ignoring

Which of the following character traits best describes Genie?

• Artistic

• Curious

• Perfectionist

• Athletic

Which of the following character traits best describes Ernie?

• Annoying

• Curious

• Athletic

• Lazy