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Directions: Read the paragraph, and then answer the questions.

A Surprise for Jack

Jack’s Mom was making bread when she ran out of flour. She asked Jack to
go to the store to buy more flour. Jack walked to the store to buy the flour. When
Jack got to the store, he saw many things he wanted. He saw small toys and
colorful candies. He saw one chocolate bar he really wanted. Jack touched the
money in his pocket. He looked at the chocolate bar. He looked at the bag of flour.
Jack took the bag of flour to the front of the store. Jack bought the flour. He saw
the store owner slip something into his bag with the flour. On the way home, Jack
opened the bag. He saw the chocolate bar inside. Jack smiled.
1.) The story is mainly about:
a.) Jack’s Mom making bread.
b.) Jack’s trip to the store.
c.) Making chocolate.
d.) How to make bread.

2.) Why was there a chocolate bar in Jack’s bag?

a.) The store owner put it there.
b.) Jack stole the chocolate bar.
c.) Jack’s Mom put the chocolate bar in his bag.
d.) Jack found the chocolate bar on the ground.

3.) Why did Jack go to the store?

a.) Jack went to buy bread.
b.) Jack went to buy a chocolate bar.
c.) Jack went to see the store owner.
d.) Jack went to buy flour.

Teacher Answer Key:

1.) B
2.) A
3.) D