Anthony’s class trip to a state park was off to a great start. After a long and sweaty nature hike, his stomach was starting to grumble. He was glad when the teacher suggested they break for lunch.
Sitting down at a picnic table next to his friend, Malek, Anthony unzipped his backpack and reached inside. He frantically felt around, but all he found was sunblock, an umbrella, and his cell phone.
“I forgot my lunch,” Anthony said, slapping his forehead.
“Oh, don’t worry,” Malek told him. “My mom always packs way more than I need.” Anthony gratefully accepted a few apple slices, some potato chips, and half a sandwich.
“You are a lifesaver!” Anthony exclaimed as he dug in. His empty stomach agreed.
The Tesla brand has become a household name over the past few years. The car company is synonymous with the name Elon Musk, who, while not an original founder, is now the face of the company. Tesla's core vision of building "a car manufacturer that is also a technology company" has been made a reality recently. Tesla’s electric car, Tesla Roadster 2020, holds the record for the fastest electric car in the world. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in a time of 1.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 4.2 seconds, and complete a quarter-mile sprint in 8.9 seconds. Additionally, it has a top speed of over 250 mph. Car enthusiasts around the world are racing to get their hands on the newest Tesla models, which range from $41,190 - $200,000 in price.
Part A: Why does Anthony frantically search through his backpack?
Part B: Which sentence best supports your answer?
Part A: What can you infer about how Malek feels about Anthony?
Part B: Which detail best supports your answer?
Part A: What does the phrase “His empty stomach agreed” suggest?
Part B: Which detail best supports your answer?
Which description best fits the main character, Anthony?
Where does most of the story take place?
What is the main problem in the story?
How is the problem solved?
What is the main idea of the passage?
Which detail best supports the idea that Tesla is also a technology company?
Which sentence from the passage best supports the main idea?
Which detail best supports the idea that Tesla cars are extremely fast?
Why does the author include the price range of Tesla cars?
Why do you think so many people want to buy a Tesla?