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Dion and the Apple Touch - Making Connections in Literary Texts (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Myra most likely smile a "sad, knowing smile"?
She thinks Dion's wish is silly.
She knows the wish will bring him loneliness instead of happiness.
She is sad that she cannot have the apples for herself.
She is happy that Dion will finally have what he wants.
Answer explanation
Myra's warning, "Greed can build a lonely fortress," shows she understands the negative consequences of Dion's greedy wish. Her smile is sad because she knows the lesson he is about to learn will be a difficult one.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Dion wish for everything he touched to turn into?
A perfect, shiny red apple
Bright red tomatoes
Gold coins
Peanut butter sandwiches
Answer explanation
The passage states, "'I wish everything I touched turned into a perfect, shiny red apple!' Dion declared." This shows exactly what he wished for.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what is the first problem Dion experiences because of his new power?
He cannot hug his friend Anaya.
His sandwich turns into an apple.
He cannot drink from the water fountain.
He has too many apples to carry.
Answer explanation
The text says, "But when he tried to drink from the water fountain, the metal spout turned into an apple, and no water came out." This is the first negative consequence mentioned after he discovers his power.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Anaya do that shows she is generous?
She offers to share her sandwich with Dion.
She tells Dion his wish is a bad idea.
She helps Myra take care of the trees.
She kicks a stone on the garden path.
Answer explanation
The passage explicitly shows Anaya's generosity when she says, "You must be hungry. Here, let's share," while holding out her sandwich. This action directly contrasts with Dion's greed.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This story is a modern version of a myth. What is the main lesson it teaches about the difference between greed and generosity?
Generosity means you never have anything for yourself.
Greed is good because it helps you get a lot of things.
It is better to have apples than any other food.
True value is found in sharing with others, not in having the most.
Answer explanation
Dion gets everything he wants but realizes he has "nothing that truly mattered" because he can't share or connect with his friend. Anaya's simple act of sharing a sandwich shows what is actually valuable.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following actions and thoughts from the story into the categories that best describe them: 'Shows Greed' or 'Shows Generosity'.
Groups:
(a) Shows Greed
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(b) Shows Generosity
Growing food for a community potluck
Offering half of a sandwich to a friend
Wanting something valuable that was 'all mine'
Wishing for mountains of apples
Declaring 'I'm rich in apples!'
Offering to share tomatoes with everyone
Answer explanation
The items in 'Shows Greed' all relate to Dion's desire to have things only for himself. The items in 'Shows Generosity' relate to Anaya's actions of sharing what she has with others.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the statement from the story to the feeling or idea it reveals.
A spirit of community and sharing
"Greed can build a lonely fortress."
A warning about the consequences of selfishness
"It's just tomatoes."
Dissatisfaction and wanting more
"The apples weren't a gift; they were a cage."
The realization that the wish brought isolation
"We can share them with everyone..."
Answer explanation
Dion's comment about the tomatoes shows his dissatisfaction. Anaya's plan to share shows her generosity. Myra's words are a direct warning about greed. Dion's final thought shows he understands his wish has trapped him.
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