WorksheetsThe Memory Box
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Mariah put her souvenirs in a box.
What is the meaning of the word souvenirs?
rings meant to be worn
food for a light meal
things that bring back memories
important papers
I recall a trip to Niagara Falls.
What is the meaning of the word recall?
remember
plan
photograph
describe
What traditions does your family have?
What is the meaning of the word traditions?
pets
silly names
valuable objects kept for a long time
beliefs and customs handed down through time
The baby happily squished the chocolate pudding.
What is the meaning of the word squished?
pressed something soft and wet
licked something cold
pointed at something far away
grabbed something hard
It was difficult to reel in the kite.
What is the meaning of the word reel?
draw in by winding
pack up
sew together
put in a certain order
Put it in the sheath.
What is the meaning of the word sheath?
drawer
case or covering
envelope
trash bag or can
What do Zack and Gramps do the first day of Zach's visit?
take a hike
go fishing
build a box
cook a meal together
From whose point of view is this story told?
Zach's
Gramp's
Gram's
Francie's
How does Zach react when Gramps says, "No matter what happens to the old person, the memories are saved forever"?
He is happy to know he will always have memories of Gramps.
He is bored that he will have to listen to more old stories.
He realizes that Gramps has Alzheimer's.
He is confused and worried that something is wrong.
Which of these events happens first?
Gramps gets lost.
Zach sees Gramps talking to someone who is not there.
Zach wonders why Gramps has not shaved.
Gramps gives Zach the special knife.
Why does Gramps think that Zach's mom is "going to hurt"?
Zach will not spend any more summers with Gram and Gramps.
She will not like how Zach has changed.
Zach has decided to live with Gram and Gramps instead of with his mom.
She will feel sad to see Gramps when his memory is gone.
The author's main purpose in this story is to _________.
entertain the reader with funny tales about a forgetful man
persuade kids to spend summers with their grandparents
express what it feels like for a family to deal with Alzheimer's
inform people about the causes of memory loss
When Zach finally gets the knife he wanted, he realizes that _________.
other things are more important than having a knife
he would rather have a newer and more valuable knife
he will have to return the knife to Gram
he will never go fishing again
A "memory-box day" is best described as something that _______.
happens when a person is alone
two people want to remember sharing with each other
happens when a man or woman gets very old
causes worry for everyone in a family
What does the ending of this story suggest about Zach's view of life?
He accepts things as they are.
He does not take responsibility for himself.
He always sees the worst in everything.
He is too hopeful most of the time.
