G5 Comprehension Summative

1- Why did the narrator first take over the lawn care business?

• A. He wanted to earn extra money.
  

• B. His brother went to summer camp.
  

• C. Mr. Simmons asked him to.
  

• D. He loved gardening from a young age.
  

2- What was Mr. Simmons’s main piece of advice when teaching how to make a flower bed?

• A. “Work hard, and the results will come.”
  

• B. “Landscaping is about being creative.”
  

• C. “It’s easy as pie, as long as you don’t mind getting dirty.”
  

• D. “Always plan before you dig.”
  

3- What quality most helped the narrator turn a simple summer job into a successful career?

• A. Luck
  

• B. Curiosity and willingness to learn
  

• C. Strong physical strength
  

• D. Support from his brother
  

4. 4. Which lesson did the narrator learn later in his career?

• A. How to make colorful flyers
  

• B. The value of having experienced friends.

• C. The importance of showing up on time
  

• D. The value of delegating tasks to others
  

5. 5- What does the flower bed symbolize in the narrator’s story?

• A. The beginning of his business success
  

• B. The beauty of nature
  

• C. His brother’s hard work
  

• D. The difficulty of manual labor
  

6- How did the narrator’s attitude toward work change after his experience with Mr. Simmons? Give text evidence.

7- What leadership qualities did the narrator develop as his business grew, and why are these qualities important for success in any career?

8- If you were in the narrator’s place at the beginning—nervous and unsure—would you have accepted Mr. Simmons’s challenge? Why or why not?

9- What life lesson do you think the narrator learned from this experience, and how can it apply to your own life?

10- How can young people like the narrator help their communities grow by starting small businesses?