The definition of 'empathy' is

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Having sympathy for another person's problems

The ability to predict others' behavior

Determine the meaning of the verb 'taunt'.

To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

The verb 'tinker' means:

to make small repairs or improvements in an experimental or casual manner

to deliberately destroy or ruin something

to work with great care and precision

to launch a complete overhaul of a system

How does the text contrast the way people expect Reuben to play basketball to how he actually plays?

Reuben is short so people don't expect him to be a good basketball player, but he is good because is able to squeeze past other players and score.

Reuben is tall so people expect him to be a great basketball player, but he is not a good basketball player nor is he interested in the sport.

Reuben is easily distracted so people don't expect him to be a good basketball player, but he is good because he is able to focus during games.

Reuben is quick so people expect him to be a good basketball player, but he is not a good basketball player because he can't score well.

What conclusion can you draw from this evidence about how Reuben feels?

Reuben feels like others see him as useless and wants to change that.

Reuben can forget about all of his worries when he is playing basketball.

Reuben is curious about how to make better basketball sneakers.

Reuben enjoys gym class more than any of his other school subjects.

Why does Reuben feel like he matters when he wins the city-wide art contest?

D. He feels like his classmates can see him for his strengths.

A. He thinks more people will go to school basketball games now.

B. The prize will help him make more humane mouse traps.

C. Someone from the Lego company delivers the award to him.

What is one main theme of this story?

It is important to appreciate people for their unique interests and strengths.

If you want to accomplish a goal, take one small step at a time towards it.

Animals are an important part of the world and should be treated better.

Sports have a way of bringing people together that nothing else can match.

Why does the author include the conversation Reuben has with his mother about mice?

to make the connection that Reuben feels small and unimportant, like a mouse

to shift the focus of the story to the humane treatment of animals and plants

to explain that Reuben's submission to the contest will help animals like mice

to show that Reuben's mom supports him in designing and building things

Reuben's statement "Finally, this mouse matters....Finally, this mouse scored!" signifies that the mouse has finally demonstrated its competence and value as indicated by its performance.

The mouse has shown unexpected competence and value.

The mouse is simply an ordinary character.

The mouse has failed to impress anyone.

The statement has no significant meaning.

The Mouse that Scored

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What was Reuben imagining during gym class?

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Reuben was excited about the city-wide art contest because it provided him an opportunity to showcase his creative talent.

It provided him an opportunity to showcase his creative talent.

It was held in his hometown.

It offered free art supplies.

It featured a famous artist.

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Fill in the blank: Reuben built a huge basketball made out of ______.

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What did the prize for the art contest include?

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How did Reuben respond when the gym teacher called his name?

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Based on his physical appearance, Reuben was expected to be good at________.

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Reuben's mother believed that mice were useless because they didn't contribute in any useful way.

Because they spoiled food.

Because they were too noisy.

Because they didn't contribute in any useful way.

Because they caused damage to property.

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The Mouse that Scored

What was Reuben imagining during gym class?

Reuben was excited about the city-wide art contest because it provided him an opportunity to showcase his creative talent.

Fill in the blank: Reuben built a huge basketball made out of ______.

What did the prize for the art contest include?

How did Reuben respond when the gym teacher called his name?

Based on his physical appearance, Reuben was expected to be good at________.

Reuben's mother believed that mice were useless because they didn't contribute in any useful way.

Reuben felt on the basketball court:

What did Reuben build once that showed his love for tinkering and designing?

What was Reuben's initial feeling after gym and basketball?

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