U2 W2 Mirrored Questions 5th Grade

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: How does the illustration on page 13 reflect plot events from the story?

• It shows Genie’s disinterest in the task Grandpop has him complete.

• It shows Genie’s concentration on what Grandpop has instructed him to do.

• It shows Genie is never doing what he is asked.

• It shows Genie questioning what is doing through Grandpop’s mind.

Part B: Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Grandpop had pulled a small box from his lap and set it on the table.” (paragraph 1)

• “I really appreciate it.” (paragraph 2)

• “But instead of answering when Genie asked, Grandpop headed for the door.” (paragraph 7)

• “Genie repeated the instructions to make sure he had it right.” (paragraph 4)

Which describes Genie’s perspective in the two paragraphs?

• Genie is frustrated with Grandpop’s requests.

• Genie is feeling a bit overwhelmed but wants to please Grandpop.

• Genie is not happy with the task Grandpop is about to give him.

• Genie is feeling nervous and wants to make sure he understands Grandpop and his directions.

Read this sentence from the passage. “Grandpop made another huh sound, then told him to fold each stack of bill, by denomination, rubber-band them, and put them back in the back.” What is the meaning of denomination?

• Value of each bill

• Divided sections

• Folded papers

• Sorted material

Which two sentences belong in a summary of paragraphs 8-11?

• Grandfather and Grandson count money.

• Genie jot questions down about stars in his notebook.

• Grandpop asks Genie how many stars are in the sky

• Genie got confused with counting the stars as soon as he got to twenty. 

• Grandpop takes Genie’s word when he guesses the amount of stars in the sky.

What does the word confirmed mean as it is used in paragraph 20?

• To express one’s opinion

• To laugh at someone’s response

• To let someone know they are correct

• To agree with an argument

How does Grandpop and Genie’s long night affect the plot of the story?

• It gives Ernie and Grandma a chance to spend time together.

• It gets Genie in trouble.

• It reveals the truth about what Genie has done.

• It causes a disagreement with Grandma and the brothers.

Which of these describes Ernie’s perspective on page 16?

• He is annoyed that he has to shop all day with Grandma.

• He was bothered and grossed out by what he saw at the market.

• He is interested in finding a girl at the market.

• He does not like being in Virginia or being around his family.

Which two sentences belong in a summary of page 16?

• Ernie takes his sunglasses off because he has something important to tell Genie.

• Grandma is explaining how cool she is so that they boys believe her

• Ernie admits he hates the dentist

• Genie hates having to guess when Ernie asks him to

• Ernie shares with Genie that some guy sells famous people’s teeth

What does the word pacing mean as it is used in paragraph 33?

• moving from side to side

• sitting quietly

• jogging back and forth

• walking around with no intent to stop