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Scholastic ACTION: May 10, 2010

DIRECTIONS: Answer these questions about “Rolling With the Waves.” Click the bubble next to the best answer to each question.

1
What caused Patrick to have trouble walking?
  1. He was in a surfing accident.
  2. He got very sick.
  3. A car backed over him.
  4. He was born with a disability.
2
Which statement best sums up Patrick's attitude toward life?
  1. He feels sorry for himself.
  2. He wants to live life to the fullest.
  3. He doesn't like being around other people.
  4. He feels like he doesn't fit in.
3
Where does Patrick live?
  1. California
  2. Colorado
  3. Connecticut
  4. Hawaii
4
Patrick has spent a lot of time in a ___________.
  1. shopping mall
  2. sleeping bag
  3. police car
  4. wheelchair
5
Why did Patrick give up a trip to Hawaii?
  1. He was already there.
  2. He wanted to go to Project Walk instead.
  3. He's afraid to travel.
  4. He hates the beach.
6
Which statement is a fact?
  1. Surfing is awesome.
  2. Dogs are scary.
  3. Patrick surfs lying down.
  4. Patrick looks like a movie star.
7
Which statement is an opinion?
  1. The ocean is too dangerous for kids.
  2. Doctors said Patrick would never walk.
  3. Patrick is in high school.
  4. Patrick still goes to Project Walk.
8
Which sentence did Patrick say?
  1. "Ocean water tastes great."
  2. "Skateboarding is boring."
  3. "This summer is going to be great."
  4. "Dog for sale!"
9
Patrick wants to ___________ at his high school graduation.
  1. sing a song
  2. walk across the stage
  3. surf
  4. All of the above
10
Patrick keeps getting stranger because he has never ___________.
  1. eaten pizza
  2. gone surfing
  3. given up
  4. been late for school
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