14)
Which word BEST describes Jared?
A) cautious
B) helpful
C) insecure
D) nervous
15)
In paragraph 3, what is implied by the sentence Jared was a regular Einstein and had won first place at the science fair five years in a row?
A) Jared taught Derek about the world of science.
B) Jared’s only interests revolved around science.
C) Jared was an intelligent and talented scientist.
D) Jared’s hero is Albert Einstein, a famous scientist.
16)
Which word BEST describes how Derek feels about using the Dream Machine?
A) excited
B) honored
C) puzzled
D) uneasy
17)
Which statement about the brothers is supported by information in the story?
A) Jared is a better student than Derek.
B) Derek relies on Jared to help him with all of his schoolwork.
C) Jared is very sure of his abilities, but Derek is more skeptical.
D) Derek takes the easy way out when it comes to schoolwork, but Jared works very hard.
18)
The author uses paragraphs eight, nine, and ten
A) to explain how the Dream Machine brought Derek back from ancient Greece.
B) to illustrate how to program the Dream Machine to take someone into the past.
C) to show that Derek succeeded in using the Dream Machine to complete his project.
D) to demonstrate that Derek’s presentation was better than those of his classmates.