The Mystery Of The Cactus Arm Question Preview (ID: 55168)


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How does Oliver feel when his Dad says, You know it takes a hundred years for a saguaro cactus to even grow an arm?
a) He feels excited for learning something new.
b) He feels guilty for destroying the cactus arm.
c) He feels indifferent (does not care) because he can't wait to buy Animal Crossing.
d) He feels tired from carrying the cactus arm to the dumpster.

What causes the cactus arm to finally break off?
a) Calvin throws rocks at it.
b) Oliver removes the wooden support beam holding the arm up.
c) Oliver kicks the cactus arm off.
d) Oliver throws many rocks at it.

Why does Oliver decide to take Calvin's bet?
a) Oliver doesn't like the cactus.
b) The boys are always betting on things with each other.
c) Oliver is tired of Calvin's teasing.
d) Oliver thinks it'll be a fun challenge.

The story is told from the point of view of...
a) Calvin
b) Oliver
c) Dad
d) the park ranger

What point of view is this story told in?
a) First person point of view (I, me, my)
b) Third person point of view (he, she, they)
c)
d)

What or who is most likely causing the whispering Oliver is hearing at night?
a) his guilty conscience (It's in his own head.)
b) Calvin
c) Dad
d) Mom

How does Oliver feel about the whispering at night after Calvin assures him he's not making those sounds at night?
a) He feels relieved that it's not Calvin.
b) He starts to suspect it's his Dad who is whispering.
c) He feels even more scared.
d) He thinks the cactus is talking to him.

What causes Oliver to finally tell his parents the truth about the cactus arm?
a) He feels bad that it takes 100 years for a saguaro to grow an arm.
b) Calvin convinces him to tell the truth.
c) Mom finds out the truth, so Oliver admits he did it.
d) He couldn't take the whispering sounds at night anymore.

How is the conflict of the story resolved?
a) Oliver donates his $15 from the bet to the national park.
b) Oliver helps to regrow some saguaro cactuses.
c) Oliver and his parents help to pick up trash at the park.
d) Oliver shuts his windows so he doesn't hear whispering at night anymore.

What is the main lesson of this story?
a) Always do what your friends tell you to do.
b) Learn from your mistakes.
c) You will feel better if you tell the truth.
d) Save up money to buy the things you want.

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