'Grandpop's Surprise'

Which of the following best describes Ernie’s perspective in “Grandpop’s Surprise”?

• It sounds ridiculous, but that’s just how he likes to do it.

• Well...he is kinda a wild guy Genie

• Ernie stared at the screen in disgust.

• It clearly meant something to him as well.

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What is the meaning of the word reeled as it is used on page 8?

• Brought back

• Ignored

• Repeated

• Ended

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Which two plot events belong in a summary of “Grandpop’s Surprise”?

• Ernie is upset about Keisha

• Mom and Dad explain to Genie how Ernie found out Grandpop was blind

• Genie wonders why he wasn’t told that Grandpop was blind

• Dad remembers Wood as he looks at the red truck

• Ernie is upset that he doesn’t have any internet service

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Which sentence best compares Genie and Uncle Wood?

• It’s just something he likes to do himself after he’s met the person.

• That’s the one thing he hates the most.

• Forgot Wood was a model guy, just like you.

• It clearly meant something to him as well.

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Which sentence best summarizes the end of the story?

• Grandma tripped over Ernie and injured herself

• Dad told a story about how Ernie found out Grandpop was blind

• Ernie listened to Grandpop’s story about how he gets Ernie to stay quiet

• Ernie is upset that he doesn’t have any service

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

• It shows that dad is trying to explain to Genie why Grandpop is blind

• It shows that dad is sentimental and cares for his brother

• It shows that Wood likes to build model cars

• It shows that Genie and Wood enjoy similar things

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Which sentence from the story best supports the answer in Part A?

• “He gave the truck back to Genie, who couldn’t help but think about what other things he and Uncle Wood might’ve had in common.”

• “Why you ain’t tell me he couldn’t see?”

• He had taken the red truck off the old blue dresser and was sitting on the floor, running his thumb over the wheels.

• “Wood made this, and it’s the only thing from his childhood Grandma has left - it means the world to her.”

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What is the meaning of the word peered as it is used on page 7?

• Friend

• Examined

• Glance

• Carelessly

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What is the meaning of the word groused as it is used on page 6?

• Compliment

• Yelled

• Complain

• Rejoice

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Select the trait that best describes Genie.

• Inquisitive

• Lazy

• Generous

• Timid

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