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Satchmo's Master Plan (Connect it 1)

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Question 1

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What inference can be made about Satchmo based on evidence in the story?

He wants his mom to bake more pound cake.

He used to live in a neighborhood with only small dogs.

He enjoys math more than other school subjects.

He makes jokes to himself when he is nervous.

Question 2

2.

Which quotation from the story best supports the answer to question 1?

"As long as they were no bigger than a football, he could deal."

"His mother was holding a pound cake she'd made him as a way to say Sorry for your loss."

"Pound cake. Not a dog from the pound, Satchmo thought."

"Today, after school. Satchmo Jenkins left his last class of the day, math, and headed to his locker in a haze."

Question 3

3.

How do Satchmo's thoughts in paragraph 15-31 affect the plot of the story?

They introduce the other people in the neighborhood.

They develop the conflict that he faces.

They give details about the setting of the story.

They show how his feelings have changed.

Question 4

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Based on the story, what is the main reason Mr. Jerry gets a dog?

He hopes to train dogs not to bite.

He wants to keep people away from his property.

He thinks that a dog would be a good companion.

He wants to help people who are afraid of dogs.

Question 5

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What is the theme of the story?

Finishing a task can take careful planning.

Facing your fears can lead to unexpected results.

It is best to trust your feelings when making a decision.

Asking for help can be the best way to solve a problem.

Question 6

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Which two details should be included in a summary of the story?

Satchmo's mother suggests to Mr. Jerry that he get a dog.

Satchmo and his mother recently moved to Marlow Hill.

Satchmo decides he will run into the Carter's property.

Satchmo brings Mr. Jerry a houseplant as a gift.

Satchmo thinks that large dogs will attack him.

Question 7

7.

What is Satchmo's conflict in the story?

He doesn't want to move.

He doesn't like Mr. Jerry.

He is afraid that Mr. Jerrys' new dog will attack him.

He wants his mom to get him a dog.

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Question 8

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Choose the letters in order to show when each event happens in the story.

A,B,C

B,D,I

G,E,C

C,D,H

Question 9

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What does "running down his game plan" in paragraph 14 mean?

Satchmo is about to play a game.

Satchmo has joined new team in his neighborhood.

Satchmo is going through his plan in his head.

Satchmo is preparing for the marathon.

Question 10

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Why does Satchmo's mother bring Mr. Jerry a house plant and a pound cake?

To say "Sorry for your loss".

Because Mr. Jerry really liked cakes.

Mr. Jerry and Satchmo's mom were starting a community garden.

Satchmo's mom was welcoming Mr. Jerry to a neighborhood.