A Rainy Day at the Farmer’s Market

Why was Matthew disappointed at the beginning of the story?

• He didn’t want to help his grandmother

• He didn’t like going to the Farmer’s Market

• He wanted to play instead of going to the market

• It was already raining

What does the phrase *“no such luck”* mean in the sentence: *“I thought we would be able to skip the Farmer’s Market. I had hoped to do what I wanted today, but no such luck.”*

• Matthew was lucky

• It was raining too hard

• Things didn’t go the way Matthew wanted

• He got what he wanted

What problem does Matthew cause for his family at the Farmer’s Market?

• He breaks a box of produce

• He forgets to pack the baked goods

• He loses the money box

• He forgets the umbrellas

Why didn’t Matthew put on his cowboy boots?

• They didn’t fit

• He couldn’t find them

• They were wet

• He wanted to wear sneakers instead

What does the word *reluctantly* most likely mean in this sentence? *“Reluctantly, I put on my sneakers and went outside.”*

• Slowly

• Happily

• Without really wanting to

• Quickly

What lesson does Matthew learn by the end of the story?

• Helping others takes teamwork

• It’s better to ask for help than try alone

• Being responsible means thinking ahead

• Farmers markets are boring

What part of the story shows Matthew is starting to take responsibility?

• He plays catch with his dog

• He gets in the truck when his dad tells him to

• He runs to find umbrellas without being asked

• He talks with Jose’s mom

What detail best supports the idea that Matthew changed during the story?

• He wanted to wear cowboy boots

• He ran through the market to borrow umbrellas

• He forgot to help load the truck

• He looked for his boots in three places

What does the word *gulped* mean in the sentence: *“I gulped. I realized I had forgotten the umbrellas.”*

• He took a drink

• He spoke out loud

• He ran quickly

• He was nervous or scared

Which line shows that Matthew began to care more about others than himself?

• “I was disappointed.”

• “I could have worn my sneakers, but I really wanted to wear my boots.”

• “Then I realized how selfish I sounded.”

• “I yelled, ‘I’ll be right back!’”