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L2S5- The Case of the Missing Plant (Summarize a Story)
By Jovana Menkevich
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Question 1
1.
Which detail is
most
important to the plot of the story?
The old clay pots that are stored in a shed.
The things that are for sale at the yard sale.
A yellow glove with a palm tree on it.
A garden shed surrounded by thick grass.
Question 2
2.
Which statement best
summarizes paragraph 12
of the story?
Granny is patient when she listens to the siters.
The sisters believe that Mrs. Mavis took the glove.
Mrs. Mavis chats about her new pigeon pea plant.
Josephine whispers as she looks at the crowd.
Question 3
3.
Choose 2 answers that best support your answer to question 2.
"Look at the apron Mrs. Mavis is wearing", Josephine whispered.
"It has the same palm trees as the glove we found!"
The sisters moved closer and overheard Mrs. Mavis chatting about new pigeon pea plant.
They raced inside to tell Granny, who listened patiently.
The sisters were breathless by the time they were done.
Question 4
4.
In paragraph 14, what does the word
sheepishly
mean?
She is excited.
She is sure of herself.
She is embarrassed.
She is angry.
Question 5
5.
Which sentence best states a theme of the story?
Be careful not to make up your mind too quickly.
Good neighbors watch out for one another.
Be patient with people who are getting used to a place.
It takes hard work and love to grow a garden.
Question 6
6.
What is the meaning of "
beloved"
in paragraph 2?
to enjoy
much loved
dislike
Both A and C
Question 7
7.
What is the meaning of the word "
breathless
" in paragraph 12?
without breath
breathing
with breath
breathing a little
Question 8
8.
Why did Granny plant the pea plant in her garden?
Because she loved plants
Because the sisters requested Granny to plant it
Because it was a present for Mrs. Mavis
Because it was her hobby
Question 9
9.
What caused Granny's garden to grow?
love
the sun
love and attention
plant food
Question 10
10.
Why was the pea plant missing?
The neighbors plucked it out.
The plant was eaten by animals.
Mrs. Mavis took it.
Josephine and Thomasina plucked it.
