Name: ____________________________ Class: 7: ______

Read the following text and answer the questions below:

Sam was a 10-year-old boy. He was the only son to his parents. Sam's father was a very busy
businessman who could not spend time with his son. He came home after Sam slept, and was off to
office before Sam woke up in the morning. Sam yearned for his father’s attention. He wanted to go
outdoors and play with his father just like his friends did.

One day, Sam was surprised to see his father at home in the evening. “Dad, it is a big surprise to see
you at home,” Sam said. “Yes son, my meeting was cancelled, so I’m at home. But after two hours, I
have to catch a flight,” his father replied.

“When will you be back?”

“Tomorrow noon.”
Sam was in deep thought for a while. Then he asked, “Dad, how much do you earn in a year?”
Sam's father was taken aback. He said, “My dear son, it’s a very big amount and you won’t be able to
understand it.”
“Ok dad, are you happy with the amount you earn?”
“Yes, my dear. I’m very happy, and in fact I’m planning to launch our new branch and a new business
in a few months. Isn’t that great?”
“Yes, dad. I’m happy to hear that. Can I ask you one more question?”
“Yes, dear.”
“Dad, can you tell me how much you earn in a day or even half a day?”
“Sam, why are you asking this question?” Sam's father was perplexed.
But Sam was persistent. “Please answer me. Can you please tell me how much you earn in an hour?”
Sam's father gave in and replied, “It will be around $ 25/- per hour.”
Sam ran to his room upstairs, and came down with his money box that contained his savings.
“Dad, I have $50 in my money box. Can you spare two hours for me? I want to go to the beach and
have dinner with you tomorrow evening. Can you please mark this in your schedule?”
Sam’s father was speechless!

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 1-Name and Explain three story elements you studied in class.

Story Element Explanation

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2-Give one Example of a story element from the text.

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3-What is the Theme of this story? Support your Conclusions by providing Evidence from the
story.
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4- What is the problem in this story? How was it solved?

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5- What is the purpose of this narrative?

a. To give the reader information

b. To tell a story
c. To persuade readers
d. To describe characters

6- Sam, the character in this story, is described as…………….

a. Selfish
b. Unhappy
c. Honest
d. Courageous

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 7-The part when the author describes how the problem is solved is ……….
a. Falling Action
b. Setting
c. Rising action
d. Conflict

8-The theme or moral lesson of this story is to……………

a. Always be passionate and responsible
b. Show selfishness
c. Be rich and strong
d. Be happy and simple

9-The author ends this story when he declares that ……………

a. "Sam was a 10-year-old boy."
b. Sam's dad was always busy
c. "Can you please mark this in your schedule?”
d. None of the above

10-The setting of this story is …………………

a. At present on a plane
b. In the future, at school
c. One day, at home
d. At present, in Korea

11-The highlighted word “yearned” means ………………………

Sam yearned for his father’s attention. He wanted to go outdoors and play with his father just like his friends did.

a. made someone happy.

b. had a strong desire for something.
c. hid something in a place.
d. stated new business.

12- Complete the story. What do you think will happen next?

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