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  • 1. What does the word hesitated mean?
A) stopped
B) paused
C) continued
D) skipped
  • 2. Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word desperately?
A) separately
B) immediately
C) recklessly
D) hopelessly
  • 3. What does the word inspiration mean?
A) an opinion
B) a personal view
C) a bright idea
D) a piece of advice
  • 4. What does the word advise mean?
A) to interrupt someone
B) to keep a secret
C) to inform somebody
D) to confess something
  • 5. Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word uncomfortably?
A) unnaturally
B) uneasily
C) unfortunately
D) unexpectedly
  • 6. Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word humiliated?
A) annoyed
B) ashamed
C) frightened
D) worried
  • 7. What does the word accountable mean?
A) thoughtful
B) responsible
C) incredible
D) helpful
  • 8. What does self-esteem mean?
A) a low opinion of oneself
B) self-control of oneself
C) confidence in oneself
D) patience in oneself
  • 9. What is the MAIN problem in the story?
A) Rod was about to earn an F and ruin the chance for a pizza party.
B) Rod did not like his name.
C) Lucas was Rod's only friend.
D) No one finished his or her assignment.
  • 10. Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wants to be when he grows up?
A) He thought everyone would laugh at his choice.
B) He did not have enough time to do the assignment.
C) He had so many ideas that he could not choose only one.
D) He had no idea what he wanted to be.
  • 11. What do Rod and Lucas have in common?
A) They were going to ruin the chance for a pizza party.
B) They do not have any friends.
C) They have bad names.
D) They did not complete the assignment.
  • 12. What profession did Rod choose?
A) teacher
B) truck driver
C) name expert
D) baseball player
  • 13. How is the school setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?
A) It occurs on the way to school.
B) It centers on a school assignment.
C) It occurs during a pizza party at school.
D) It centers on lunch time at school.
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