Max's Story

What effect does Max working in Grandpa’s yard have on the plot of the story?

• It makes Dad proud of Max.

• It causes Max to become tired and grumpy.

• It leads Max to a surprise discovery.

• It proves to Grandpa that Max is a good helper.

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When Max shows his father the time capsule he dug up, Max’s father most likely feels —

• amazed that Max found it when he could not

• pleased to see things that were once meaningful to him

• upset that Max is no longer helping Grandpa plant a tree

• concerned about what Max will think when he sees what is in the can

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Which point of view does the author use in this story?

• First-person from Max’s perspective

• First-person from Dad’s perspective

• Third-person from the perspective of Max’s grandfather

• Third-person from the perspective of an unknown observer

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16 In paragraph 1, the author uses the phrases “wiped the sweat from his brow” and

“felt like he had been digging for hours” to suggest that Max —

• F expects to discover a special surprise

• G is struggling with a difficult job

• H dislikes spending time outdoors

• J is determined to help plant trees

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What effect does Max working in Grandpa’s yard have on the plot of the story?

• It makes Dad proud of Max.

• It causes Max to become tired and grumpy.

• It leads Max to a surprise discovery.

• It proves to Grandpa that Max is a good helper.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

When Max shows his father the time capsule he dug up, Max’s father most likely feels —

• amazed that Max found it when he could not

• pleased to see things that were once meaningful to him

• upset that Max is no longer helping Grandpa plant a tree

• concerned about what Max will think when he sees what is in the can

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which point of view does the author use in this story?

• First-person from Max’s perspective

• First-person from Dad’s perspective

• Third-person from the perspective of Max’s grandfather

• Third-person from the perspective of an unknown observer

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the main theme of Max's Story?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Discovery and adventure

• Family and tradition

• Courage and bravery

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Which literary device is predominantly used in Max's Story?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Foreshadowing

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What is Max's primary motivation in the story?

• To find a hidden treasure

• To help his grandfather

• To prove himself to his father

• To explore the unknown

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