"My Rows and Piles of Coins"

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The setting of this story helps readers understand ______.

how much a bicycle costs

why Saruni wants a bicycle

what Saruni learns in school

what Saruni does with his friends

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In the sentence “I gaped at the money,” the word gaped means looked at with ______.

disappointment

disgust

surprise

uncertainty

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What makes Saruni want to save his money for a bicycle?

His parents tell him they need more help.

He sees that his parents could use more help.

He wants to fit in with the other children.

He wants to avoid going to the market.

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The author repeats the section in which Saruni counts his coins to show ______.

his excitement as his savings grow

how much money he has saved

how long he has been saving

how much the bicycle costs

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Which of the following BEST describes Saruni?

determined

carefree

greedy

athletic

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Which sentence supports the answer to question 5?

“I wanted to buy everything . . .”

“Instead, I helped Yeyo with house chores.”

“I enjoyed the breeze on my face . . .”

“My money box grew heavier and heavier.”

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Which is a central message of the story?

Money can’t buy happiness.

Secrets are meant to be kept.

Change can be hard to accept.

Determination can pay off in unexpected ways.

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Which TWO sentences from the story support the answer to question 7?

“Surprised, I stared at Murete. . . . I hadn’t told him anything.”

“‘My bicycle, I have my very own bicycle!’ I said . . .”

“His laugh followed me as I walked away . . .”

“. . . I wished she didn’t have to carry such a big load . . .”

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"My Rows and Piles of Coins"

The setting of this story helps readers understand ______.

In the sentence “I gaped at the money,” the word gaped means looked at with ______.

What makes Saruni want to save his money for a bicycle?

The author repeats the section in which Saruni counts his coins to show ______.

Which of the following BEST describes Saruni?

Which sentence supports the answer to question 5?

Which is a central message of the story?

Which TWO sentences from the story support the answer to question 7?

Compare and contrast Saruni’s goal at the beginning of the story with his goal at the end. Use details from the story to support your answer.

The setting of this story helps readers understand ______.

In the sentence “I gaped at the money,” the word gaped means looked at with ______.

What makes Saruni want to save his money for a bicycle?

The author repeats the section in which Saruni counts his coins to show ______.

Which of the following BEST describes Saruni?

Which sentence supports the answer to question 5?

Which is a central message of the story?

Which TWO sentences from the story support the answer to question 7?

Compare and contrast Saruni’s goal at the beginning of the story with his goal at the end. Use details from the story to support your answer.