E 01 Reading Comprehension - Amber Bennett | Laabri

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Willy was not getting a basketball for his birthday because

he felt sorry for himself.

his parents could not afford one.

he was selfish.

his parents were selfish.

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Willy liked to walk on First Avenue because

it made him feel good.

he liked to look at cars.

he always found things there.

it was far from home.

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Willy found the basketball

near Greg's house.

near his school.

near an automobile.

on Fifth Avenue.

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Roy told Willy

to keep the basketball.

to call the Millers.

to try to find the owner.

to ask for a reward.

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Willy realized that keeping the basketball was like

cheating.

lying.

being mean.

stealing.

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Greg found out Willy had his basketball because

Willy put up a note at school.

Roy told him.

the Millers told him.

he saw Willy take it.

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When Greg telephoned, Willy realized that

playing basketball was a waste of time.

he wanted to be Greg's friend.

brown basketballs are better than colored ones.

he could find another basketball somewhere.

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Willy decided to get his own basketball by

going to First Avenue again.

asking Roy for the money.

asking Greg if he had another one.

getting a job and saving money for one.

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Another name for this story could be

"First Avenue."

"Finders Keepers."

"Whose Ball is This?"

"Family Problems."

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This story is mainly about

doing the right thing.

being poor.

finding basketballs.

fighting with your brother.