Excerpt from Benny's Flag

What is the main way paragraph 1 connects with paragraph 4?

• A. They both show how Benny appreciates nature.

• B. They both describe events that Benny hopes for in the future.

• C. They both show the artistic skills that will help Benny achieve his goal.

• D. They both reveal why Benny wants to win the flag design contest.

Read this sentence from paragraph 2. The blue sky was a roof that covered Benny’s Alaska at night. Which word best describes the tone in this sentence?

• A. anxious

• B. cheerful

• C. peaceful

• D. serious

Which meaning of the word “grand” is used in paragraph 4 of the story?

• A. exciting

• B. expensive

• C. decorative

• D. large

Why are paragraphs 9 through 12 important to the story?

• A. They show how Benny enjoys playing winter sports with his classmates.

• B. They describe how Benny appreciates the flowers that arrive in the spring.

• C. They suggest that the contest is less important to the teacher and to other students.

• D. They refer to the time between the start of the contest and the day the winner is announced.

Which sentence best expresses a central idea of the story?

• A. Benny believes his physical strength will help him find success as he grows up.

• B. Benny observes his surroundings quite closely and finds them to be meaningful.

• C. Benny is surprised that winning the contest makes him feel proud and confident.

• D. Benny wonders if other students with greater talent deserved to win the contest.

Which detail from the story best shows how Benny is different than other students?

• A. the suggestion that Benny would be “strong himself” (paragraph 1)

• B. the statement that Benny desires to “win the contest” (paragraph 4)

• C. the description of Benny sitting “quietly, thinking and thinking” (paragraph 5)

• D. the indication that Benny believes other designs are “better than his” (paragraph 8)

How is the setting most important to the story?

• A. The fishing village where Benny lives makes him eager to become a fisherman.

• B. The school that Benny attends encourages him to participate in the flag contest.

• C. The different seasons allow Benny to play different games outside with his classmates.

• D. The scenery that Benny pays attention to inspires him to make a special flag design.