Ben's Emotional Journey Quiz

How does Ben’s relationship with Lily influence his decision to race again?

• She encourages him to reconnect with joy despite loss.

• She distracts him so he forgets about Eli.

• She forces him to compete so he won’t be sad.

• She mocks him until he agrees.

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What internal conflict does Ben face in the story?

• Whether to race or stay home

• Whether to hold onto sadness or find a way to move forward

• Whether to win or lose the race

• Whether to tell Lily about Eli

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Which event best represents the turning point in Ben’s emotional journey?

• When the race begins

• When he presses the leaf in his notebook

• When he decides to race after Lily’s encouragement

• When the wind rustles through the park

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What does rustled most likely mean in the sentence: “The wind rustled, tossing orange and gold all around”?

• To move or make a soft sound caused by motion

• To blow harshly and scatter debris

• To stop suddenly after moving

• To shimmer or sparkle in light

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How does the resolution show that Ben has grown as a character?

• He learns to replace Eli with Lily completely.

• He finds peace in remembering happy moments instead of avoiding them.

• He realizes competition is more important than friendship.

• He stops caring about his emotions.

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Which statement best explains the theme of the story?

• Memories can heal us when we allow joy to return.

• Change always leads to sadness.

• It’s better to forget than to remember.

• Siblings always fix emotional pain.

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What does the final image of Ben pressing the leaf beside Eli’s picture symbolize?

• His attempt to hold onto both grief and gratitude

• His plan to win next year’s race

• His wish to forget Eli completely

• His fear of losing more friends

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