Max's Story

At the beginning of the story, why does Max think that “today is an extremely bad day”? Choose TWO answers.

• He’s read some bad war news.

• Lindy has broken the sink.

• Mom is coming back from work.

• It’s raining.

Which word best describes how Max feels about his dad’s return?

• angry

• worried

• sad

• happy

Which line from the story supports the correct answer to question 2?

• “Today is an extremely bad day.”

• “What happened when Dad realized the truth was something Max tried not to think about.”

• “Anger flashed through Max.”

• “He wished he could call his dad.”

What can you infer will happen with Max and Jenny after the story ends?

• They will never speak again.

• They will be friends.

• They will avoid each other.

• They will repair the sink together.

Which detail would be MOST important to include in a summary of the story?

• Max’s dad is in the military.

• Jenny is mowing her lawn when Max runs over.

• Max’s bedroom overlooks the sea.

• Lindy loves dinosaurs.

What are two challenges Max faces as a result of having a parent in the military?

• Frequent relocations and difficulty making friends

• Access to exclusive military facilities

• Opportunities to travel the world

• Increased financial stability

How does Max change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• Max becomes more confident and brave.

• Max remains the same throughout the story.

• Max becomes more fearful and timid.

• Max becomes less interested in his goals.

At the beginning of the story the reader learns that Benjamin and Karl are Max’s —

• uncles 

• cousins

• brothers

• friends

What happened when Max asked Benjamin for a stamp at the beginning of the story?

• Benjamin gave him many stamps

• Benjamin would not give him a stamp.

• Benjamin did not hear him ask for a stamp.

• Benjamin wanted to trade a coin for a stamp.

What did Max do after he cut out the words from magazines and newspapers?

• He put them on his desk.

• He asked Karl for a coin.

• He asked Benjamin for a stamp.

• He thought about what he could collect.