Week 7 Reading Skills Review Quiz

Jerome knocked on Ben’s charming front door and heard a loud bark coming from inside. His stomach knotted when Ben opened the door holding a scary-looking black dog by the collar.  

  “Welcome!” Ben greeted him with a warm smile.

  “I-I didn’t know you had a dog,” Jerome stammered, handing Ben the plate of peanut butter cookies he had brought.

   “We adopted her last year,” Ben explained. “She is sweet and friendly. She also loves cookies! Want to give her a taste?”

   Ben broke off a piece of a cookie and handed it to Jerome.

  Jerome gulped and tossed the treat toward Maxine who caught it in her mouth. When she nuzzled Jerome in thanks, he exhaled deeply. Maybe dogs were not so frightening after all.

Shrimp is the most popular seafood in America and can be prepared in many different ways. For example, shrimp can be sauteed – cooked on a stovetop in oil or butter. Shrimp scampi is a dish that typically features shrimp sauteed in garlic butter and served over pasta. Another way to serve shrimp is in gumbo, a thick and flavorful stew common in the state of Louisiana. Have you ever eaten food from a skewer? These long pieces of wood or metal can be loaded with veggies and shrimp to create a shrimp kabob. Finally, many people enjoy eating popcorn shrimp. Popping these bite-sized pieces of crispy fried shrimp into your mouth may remind you of snacking on popcorn at the movie theater – hence the name!