Narrative Writing Quiz: The Adventure Jar

What is the main idea of “The Adventure Jar”?

• Li and Wei-Ming buy toys with their coins.

• Li and Wei-Ming work together to save for a special adventure.

• Li and Wei-Ming eat lunch in the jungle.

• Li and Wei-Ming visit their grandparents.

What did Li and Wei-Ming want to do with their savings?

• Go to a toy store.

• Explore a magical jungle.

• Buy candy and snacks.

• Have a picnic in the park.

Why did Li and Wei-Ming not spend their coins on toys?

• They didn’t like the toys.

• They wanted to keep saving for their big adventure.

• Their parents told them not to.

• The toy store was closed.

What happened at the beginning of the story?

• Li and Wei-Ming’s jar was filled with coins.

• Li and Wei-Ming saw a toy they wanted to buy.

• Li and Wei-Ming went on their jungle adventure.

• Li and Wei-Ming told their parents about their plan.

What was the middle of the story about?

• Li and Wei-Ming worked hard to save their coins, even when they wanted to buy toys.

• Li and Wei-Ming found their magical jungle.

• Li and Wei-Ming spent all their coins.

• Li and Wei-Ming decided to play at home instead.

What happened at the end of the story?

• Li and Wei-Ming finally bought the toys they wanted.

• Li and Wei-Ming went on the jungle adventure with their parents.

• Li and Wei-Ming lost all their savings.

• Li and Wei-Ming gave up on their adventure.

Write a sentence about the lesson Li and Wei-Ming learned from saving their coins.

Explain how the Adventure Jar helped Li and Wei-Ming work together.

Think about a time when you had to save money for something. How did it feel to wait and save for what you wanted?

Why do you think the author decided to end the story with the family going on the adventure together? How does that make the story more special?