Mark’s Adventure at the Fair
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
93
Mark had $10 to spend at the local fair. He saw a giant teddy bear costing $8. He loved it, but also wanted to try the $5 fun ride and the $3 ice-cream. He quickly realized he couldn’t buy everything he wanted. He thought hard and decided not to buy the teddy bear, even though it wasn't easy. His heart raced as he enjoyed the fun ride, and he paid for his ice-cream with cash. The ice-cream was delicious!
He left the fair with a big smile, learning the value of budgeting and making wise choices.
Question 1
What did Mark decide to do?
A
Mark stole the teddy bear
B
Mark decided not to buy the teddy bear
Explanation. In this context, 'decided to skip' means Mark chose not to buy the teddy bear
C
Mark physically jumped over the teddy bear
D
Mark paid half the price for the teddy bear
E
Mark hid the teddy bear
Question 2
Why did Mark's heart race?
A
He was scared
B
He was running
C
He was excited about the fun ride
Explanation. The context suggests that Mark's heart raced because he was excited about the fun ride
D
He was angry
E
He was sad
Question 3
What could be the central theme of this text?
A
Fear of fairs
B
The importance of budgeting and making wise choices
Explanation. The text revolves around Mark's decision-making process on what to buy with his limited money, emphasizing the importance of budgeting and making wise choices
C
The importance of buying a teddy bear
D
The deliciousness of ice cream
E
The fun of rides at a fair
Question 4
What is true about Mark's experience at the fair?
A
Mark bought everything he wanted
B
Mark was unhappy because he couldn't buy the teddy bear
C
Mark learned the importance of budgeting
Explanation. The text indicates that Mark had to make a decision about what to buy with his limited money and learned the importance of budgeting
D
Mark didn't enjoy the fair
E
Mark spent all his money on the teddy bear
Question 5
What did Mark do first at the fair?
A
He ate the ice-cream
B
He rode the fun ride
C
He bought the teddy bear
D
He went to the fun ride and then ate the ice-cream
Explanation. From the text, Mark enjoyed the fun ride first and then had his ice-cream
E
He left the fair
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