Temple Grandin

Re-read the following sentence: People who aren’t autistic always ask me about the moment I realized I could understand the way animals think. They think I must have had an epiphany.

Based on context clues, which word would best replace the word epiphany?

• realization

• confusion

• secret

• trick

Re-read paragraph 2. What is the author's purpose for including this paragraph in the text?

• It explains what autism is and how it affected her childhood.

• It tells why Temple Grandin has a unique perspective when it comes to animals.

• It tells of the social challenges that Temple Grandin faced.

• It explains why Temple Grandin was not hired by the feedlot owners.

How does Temple Grandin change as a result of her new school?

• Temple Grandin realized other kids were dealing with emotional problems, too.

• Temple Grandin learned that if she threw a tantrum, she would get her way.

• Temple Grandin learned that living away from her mother was hard.

• Temple Grandin learned to deal with her emotions by crying instead of hitting other students.

What evidence from the text BEST supports the idea that Grandin loved the saddle her mom gave her?

• Animals kept me going. I spent every waking minute that I didn’t have to be studying or going to school with those horses. I even rode Lady at a show.

• But I had no understanding of this as a girl. I was never mean to the horses at the school (the other kids were sometimes), but I wasn’t any horse-whispering autistic savant, either.

• I brought it up to my dorm every day and kept it with me. I bought special saddle soap and leather conditioner from the saddle shop, and I spent hours washing and polishing it. …

• One of the high points of my high school career was the day my mom bought me a really nice English bridle and saddle.

Re-read the following sentence: I was never mean to the horses at the school (the other kids were sometimes), but I wasn’t any horse-whispering autistic savant, either. I just loved the horses.

Which word would best replace savant?

• expert

• amateur

• scientist

• idiot

What does Grandin mean by saying "Animals kept me going"?

• The animals made her upset.

• She loved animals but didn't want to get involved too much.

• She cared for horses so much- both emotionally and in a literal, practical sense. They were her emotional support.

• The animals made her work too much.

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Grandin loved animals?

• Line 14 "I spend every waking minute that I didn't have to be studying or going to school with those horses."

• Line 10 "Then there was Beauty. You could ride Beauty..."

• Line 15 "I wish more kids could ride horses today."

• Line 12 "Boy did I take care of that saddle."

In line 15, the Grandin states that "People and animals are supposed to be together." What does she mean?

• Only trained people should partner with animals.

• People should stay away from animals unless they are trained.

• People should only use animals for jobs like airport security.

• We are meant to be partners in life and contribute to each others well being.

When did Grandin start to fall in love with animals?

• Elementary school

• High School

• Middle school

• College

Sometimes Grandin was teased by other kids and she would retaliate. What was the consequence of her retaliation?

• Grandin had to sit on the bench.

• Grandin would lose her recess.

• Grandin would lose her riding privileges.

• Grandin had to give up her board games at lunch.