My Rows and Piles of Coins

The setting of this story helps readers understand _____.

• how much a bicycle costs

• why Saruni wants a bicycle

• what Saruni learns in school

• what Saruni does with his friends

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

In the sentence “I gaped at the money,” the word gaped means looked at with _____.

• disappointment

• disgust

• surprise

• uncertainty

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What makes Saruni want to save his money for a bicycle?

• His parents tell him they need more help.

• He sees that his parents could use more help.

• He wants to fit in with the other children.

• He wants to avoid going to the market.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

The author repeats the section in which Saruni counts his coins to show _____.

• his excitement as his savings grow

• how much money he has saved

• how long he has been saving

• how much the bicycle costs

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which of the following BEST describes Saruni?

• determined

• carefree

• greedy

• athletic

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which sentence supports the answer to question 5?

• “I wanted to buy everything . . .”

• “Instead, I helped Yeyo with house chores.”

• “I enjoyed the breeze on my face . . .”

• “My money box grew heavier and heavier.”

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which is a central message of the story?

• Money can’t buy happiness.

• Secrets are meant to be kept.

• Change can be hard to accept.

• Determination can pay off in unexpected ways.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which TWO sentences from the story support the answer to question 7?

• “Surprised, I stared at Murete. . . . I hadn’t told him anything.”

• “My bicycle, I have my very own bicycle!’ I said . . .”

• “His laugh followed me as I walked away . . .”

• “. . . I wished she didn’t have to carry such a big load . . .”

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Why do Saruni’s parents decide to give him a bicycle of his own?

• Because Saruni helped them with chores

• Because Saruni saved money to buy a bicycle

• Because Saruni needed it for school

• Because Saruni's old bicycle was broken

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Compare and contrast Saruni’s goal at the beginning of the story with his goal at the end.

• Saruni's goal remains the same throughout the story.

• Saruni's goal changes from wanting to buy a bicycle to helping his family.

• Saruni's goal changes from helping his family to buying a bicycle.

• Saruni's goal is to become a successful businessman.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3