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The Memory Box

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mariah put her souvenirs in a box.


What is the meaning of the word souvenirs?

a)

rings meant to be worn

b)

food for a light meal

c)

things that bring back memories

d)

important papers

2.

I recall a trip to Niagara Falls.


What is the meaning of the word recall?

a)

remember

b)

plan

c)

photograph

d)

describe

3.

What traditions does your family have?


What is the meaning of the word traditions?

a)

pets

b)

silly names

c)

valuable objects kept for a long time

d)

beliefs and customs handed down through time

4.

The baby happily squished the chocolate pudding.


What is the meaning of the word squished?

a)

pressed something soft and wet

b)

licked something cold

c)

pointed at something far away

d)

grabbed something hard

5.

It was difficult to reel in the kite.


What is the meaning of the word reel?

a)

draw in by winding

b)

pack up

c)

sew together

d)

put in a certain order

6.

Put it in the sheath.


What is the meaning of the word sheath?

a)

drawer

b)

case or covering

c)

envelope

d)

trash bag or can

7.

What do Zack and Gramps do the first day of Zach's visit?

a)

take a hike

b)

go fishing

c)

build a box

d)

cook a meal together

8.

From whose point of view is this story told?

a)

Zach's

b)

Gramp's

c)

Gram's

d)

Francie's

9.

How does Zach react when Gramps says, "No matter what happens to the old person, the memories are saved forever"?

a)

He is happy to know he will always have memories of Gramps.

b)

He is bored that he will have to listen to more old stories.

c)

He realizes that Gramps has Alzheimer's.

d)

He is confused and worried that something is wrong.

10.

Which of these events happens first?

a)

Gramps gets lost.

b)

Zach sees Gramps talking to someone who is not there.

c)

Zach wonders why Gramps has not shaved.

d)

Gramps gives Zach the special knife.

11.

Why does Gramps think that Zach's mom is "going to hurt"?

a)

Zach will not spend any more summers with Gram and Gramps.

b)

She will not like how Zach has changed.

c)

Zach has decided to live with Gram and Gramps instead of with his mom.

d)

She will feel sad to see Gramps when his memory is gone.

12.

The author's main purpose in this story is to _________.

a)

entertain the reader with funny tales about a forgetful man

b)

persuade kids to spend summers with their grandparents

c)

express what it feels like for a family to deal with Alzheimer's

d)

inform people about the causes of memory loss

13.

When Zach finally gets the knife he wanted, he realizes that _________.

a)

other things are more important than having a knife

b)

he would rather have a newer and more valuable knife

c)

he will have to return the knife to Gram

d)

he will never go fishing again

14.

A "memory-box day" is best described as something that _______.

a)

happens when a person is alone

b)

two people want to remember sharing with each other

c)

happens when a man or woman gets very old

d)

causes worry for everyone in a family

15.

What does the ending of this story suggest about Zach's view of life?

a)

He accepts things as they are.

b)

He does not take responsibility for himself.

c)

He always sees the worst in everything.

d)

He is too hopeful most of the time.