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WorksheetsWho Stole My Cactus Arm?
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does the term 'towers over' mean?
A) Is much shorter than people or things
B) Is much taller than people or things
C) Is the same height as people or things.
What does the term 'wedged' mean?
Pulled out of a space
Forced into a space
Left in a space
Calvin bets Oliver 15 dollars to do what?
Jump off a cliff
Eat a whole pizza
Run a marathon
Sing in public
Pause and Think: What does Oliver learn about the saguaro cactus?
It can grow up to 40 feet tall.
It blooms only at night.
It is native to the Sahara Desert.
It stores water in its trunk.
What is the meaning of the word 'clatters'?
Falls or bangs together noisily
Moves silently
Gathers slowly
Breaks apart
What is the meaning of the word 'suspiciously'?
In a way that shows doubt or distrust
With complete trust
Happily
Without any concern
Why is Oliver having trouble sleeping?
He drank too much coffee.
He is worried about an exam.
He has a noisy neighbor.
He is excited about a trip.
Pause and Think: Why does Oliver decide to tell his parents the truth?
He feels guilty about lying.
He wants to avoid punishment.
He needs their help with a problem.
He believes honesty is the best policy.
What does 'reluctantly' mean in the passage?
Happily
In an unwilling way
Quickly
Loudly
What does 'thumping' mean in the passage?
Whispering
Pounding
Laughing
Crying
How does Oliver make things right?
By apologizing to everyone
By fixing the mistakes he made
By ignoring the problems
By asking for help from friends
THINK AND WRITE: Imagine that you're Oliver. How did your feelings about knocking off the cactus arm change?
I felt guilty and wanted to make things right.
I was happy and didn't care about the consequences.
I was indifferent and didn't think about it much.
I was angry and blamed someone else.
