Tiny House

Which sentence from the selection tells the main idea about Gregory's home?

• "This is also his dining room, living room, and study—all in one tiny space."

• "Gregory pulls out a board to create a table and opens a folding chair."

• "I borrow books from the library. I go to the gym to exercise."

• "Lucky for Gregory, his house sits in his parents' driveway."

What important fact does the photograph show?

• It shows that the door of the house is made of glass and wood.

• It shows the location of the house near Gregory's parents' home.

• It shows that the whole house can be moved on its wheels.

• It shows the size of the house compared to Gregory's size.

In paragraph 5, what is the meaning of the word loft?

• an upper floor

• a quiet space

• an outside porch

• a piece of wood

How do paragraphs 2 through 5 connect to each other?

• The paragraphs tell what happens as Gregory moves through his tiny house.

• The paragraphs show how Gregory can live in a house without a bathroom.

• The paragraphs explain how living in a tiny house saves Gregory money.

• The paragraphs describe why Gregory likes living in a tiny house.

How does Gregory do his shopping?

• He shops for everything he needs for a month at a time.

• He shops every day but buys less than what he wants.

• He buys only what he needs each time he shops.

• He buys large numbers of each thing to save money.

In paragraph 7, what is the meaning of the word conservation?

• using

• not being wasteful

• growing

• not needing money

How does the author most likely feel about large homes?

• She thinks people who live in large homes must have big families.

• She thinks no one should have large homes.

• She thinks large homes should have tiny houses on their driveways.

• She thinks large homes must use a lot of energy.

This chart is based on information in the selection. Cause: Gregory's house uses very little energy for heating or cooling. Which effect belongs in the empty box?

• Gregory's house is always dark.

• Gregory's house gets cold.

• Gregory saves money.

• Gregory uses community services.

According to the selection, where does Gregory put his table when he does not need it?

• under his chair

• on his loft

• in a slot

• behind a desk

Which sentence from the selection tells the main idea about Gregory's home?

• “This is also his dining room, living room, and study—all in one

  tiny space.”

• “Gregory pulls out a board to create a table and opens a

  folding chair.”

• “‘I borrow books from the library. I go to the gym to exercise.’”

• “Lucky for Gregory, his house sits in his parents’ driveway.”