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The Exciting Journey to an Author's Mind

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 159

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Once upon a time, young Lily loved reading books. Her favorite author, Mr. Edward, wrote about magical places and creatures. Lily was curious about how he created such fascinating stories. So, she decided to travel to meet Mr. Edward. She rode a bus, took a train, sailed on a boat, and even flew in a plane - a grand adventure for Lily! Finally, she reached the peaceful town where Mr. Edward lived. As she met him, she asked, "Why do your stories always have brave characters and happy endings?" Mr. Edward smiled and said, "I believe in bravery and positivity. These are my viewpoints, and they shape my stories." Lily understood that an author's point of view could make stories magical. Lily returned home, her perspective broadened. She began to see her world as a place for exciting stories. It was a journey that opened Lily's eyes to new possibilities and the power of an author's point of view.

Question 1

What is the name of Lily's favorite author?

Mr. Edward

Explanation. In the story, it is mentioned that Lily's favorite author is Mr. Edward.

Mr. Smith

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Williams

Mr. Brown

Question 2

Why does Mr. Edward's stories always have brave characters and happy endings?

Because he believes in bravery and positivity

Explanation. Mr. Edward told Lily that his stories have brave characters and happy endings because he believes in bravery and positivity.

Because he likes to make his readers sad

Because he thinks all stories should be scary

Because he believes in negativity and cowardice

Because he likes to make his readers angry

Question 3

What modes of transportation did Lily use to reach Mr. Edward's town?

Bus, train, boat, and plane

Explanation. The story mentions that Lily rode a bus, took a train, sailed on a boat, and even flew in a plane to reach Mr. Edward's town.

Car, bus, and bike

Train, car, and plane

Bike, car, and boat

Bus, bike, and train

Question 4

What did Lily learn from her visit to Mr. Edward?

An author's point of view can make stories magical

Explanation. After meeting Mr. Edward, Lily understood that an author's point of view could make stories magical.

How to write a book

How to ride a bus, train, boat and plane

How to live in a peaceful town

Mr. Edward's favorite food

Question 5

True or False: Lily stopped reading books after meeting Mr. Edward.

True

False

Explanation. The story does not mention that Lily stopped reading books after meeting Mr. Edward. In fact, her perspective was broadened and she began to see her world as a place for exciting stories.

Not Mentioned

Maybe

Unclear

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