The Baker's Neighbor
  • 1. Grandma said that my brother was __________ when he didn't look for a summer job.
A) luxury
B) ad lib
C) shiftless
D) assent
  • 2. Mom bought a ________ car with a sunroof and heated leather seats when she got a big raise.
A) indignantly
B) shamefacedly
C) privilege
D) luxury
  • 3. The actors in the plan had to ___________ when the main character was late getting on stage.
A) shiftless
B) practical
C) assent
D) ad lib
  • 4. Our class was ________ when we won the Field Day trophy.
A) luxury
B) indignantly
C) elated
D) shamefacedly
  • 5. It is a _________ to be part of the safety patrol in our school.
A) shiftless
B) elated
C) privilege
D) assent
  • 6. Ashley looked at her brother __________ when he blamed her for breaking the vase that he had hit with a basketball.
A) elegant
B) luxury
C) shiftless
D) indignantly
  • 7. Mrs. Taylor nodded her head in __________ when we asked to go outside for recess.
A) elegant
B) ad lib
C) luxury
D) assent
  • 8. The puppy looked _________ at his master when she found the chewed up shoe.
A) shiftless
B) shamefacedly
C) elated
D) starstruck
  • 9. The two main characters in this selection are ______________.
A) Carlos and Pablo
B) Manuel and Pablo
C) Ramona and Judge
D) Judge and Manuel
  • 10. What is the main setting in this selection?
A) the beach
B) the courtroom
C) the bakery
D) a hat shop
  • 11. From the first conversation Manuel has with Pablo, we learn that Manuel _____________.
A) is a wonderful, happy man.
B) doesn't like the smell of his own baked goods.
C) doesn't like that Pablo doesn't buy his baked goods.
D) has four children, and many friends.
  • 12. Pablo comes into the bakery every day to __________.
A) smell the delicious smells
B) cause trouble
C) help Manuel count his money
D) work as Manuel's helper
  • 13. Carlos calls Manuel a MISER. In this selection, a MISER is someone who ________________.
A) is greedy, and only likes money
B) misses his family
C) can't afford to buy anything
D) likes cakes and pies and jelly rolls
  • 14. The children come into the bakery because____________.
A) they are arguing about what they want to eat
B) Carlos is going to buy treats for them
C) Manuel is going to give them free cakes
D) they are going to buy treats for Carlos
  • 15. When Pablo says that the fragrance in the bakery is almost as is "it has burst into bloom," he _______________
A) is comparing the bakery smells to a farm
B) is comparing the bakery smells to a flower garden
C) means that the flowers in the bakery smell nice
D) means that the bakery smells like something is broken
  • 16. Manuel goes to get the judge because ______________.
A) he wants the judge to make Pablo pay for smelling his baked goods
B) the judge has to pick up some yum yums he bought from Manuel
C) he hasn't seen the judge in a long time
D) he want the judge to buy his bakery because he's over it.
  • 17. Why do the children ask Manuel how much it costs to smell the flour on his apron or cap?
A) They are teasing him because he's acting so silly.
B) The flour smell so delicious
C) They are getting ready to knock him over and steal all of his precious gold
D) They think his cap and apron are gross and dirty
  • 18. Why does Manuel become excited when the judge orders Pablo to put ten gold pieces on the table?
A) He thinks the judge will order Pablo to pay for the smells
B) He really needs some money to buy more flour
C) He has been stung by a bee
D) The gold looks pretty on the table
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