Experts, Incorporated Comprehension Test

What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Rod did not like his name.

• Lucas was Rod’s only friend.

• No one finished his or her assignment.

• Rod was about to earn an F and ruin the chance for a pizza party.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wants to be when he grows up?

• He had so many ideas that he could not choose only one.

• He did not have enough time to do the assignment.

• He thought everyone would laugh at his choice.

• He had no idea what he wanted to be.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What do Rod and Lucas have in common?

• They have bad names.

• They do not have any friends.

• They did not complete the assignment.

• They were going to ruin the chance for a pizza party.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What profession did Rod choose?

• teacher

• name expert

• truck driver

• baseball player

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How is the school setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?

• It occurs on the way to school.

• It centers on lunch time at school.

• It centers on a school assignment.

• It occurs during a pizza party at school.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Lucas want to be when he grows up?

• a baseball player

• a teacher

• a doctor

• a race car driver

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What was Rodney's inspiration for his writing assignment?

• the teacher

• a girl in his class

• his best friend

• his brother

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Rodney want to be a name expert?

• He wants to make a lot of money.

• He couldn't think of anything better.

• He doesn't like people teasing kids about their name.

• He thinks that it is funny when people call him Curtain, Rod

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why does Rodney think Melody Adams is a bad name for the girl?

• She sings like a moose.

• She has a lovely voice.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Did the class receive their pizza party?

• yes

• no

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3