Grace and the Time MachineReview

From Starring Grace by Mary Hoffman

Vocabulary

Where is my atlas?

• A. book of maps• B. musical instruments

Answer:

• A. Book of Maps

Is the Beaver family aboard?

• A. in a foreign country• B. on the train

Answer:

• B. on the train

The little boy’s toy was mechanical.

• A. works by a machine• B. works by pushing buttons

Answer:

• A. works by a machine

At the event there were many people who began to chant.

• A. work in a cooperative manner• B. repeat the same words again

and again

Answer:

• B. repeat the same words again and again

What is a vehicle?

• A. suitcase• B. automobile

Answer:

• B. automobile

The captain will reseat us.

• A. to sit again• B. to look away from

Answer:

• A. to sit again

It is a miracle!

• A. pleasant surprise• B. remarkable event

Answer:

• B. remarkable event

Comprehension

When Grace’s mother said not to leave the house in shambles, what did she mean?

• A. don’t make a mess• B. don’t lose anything

Answer:

• A. don’t make a mess

How did Grace show she was capable of taking care of Nana?

• A. pouring a cup of coffee for Nana

• B. showing her atlas to Nana

Answer:

• A. pouring a cup of coffee for Nana

Which is the most exciting event?

• A. Nana and Mrs. Myerson went in for tea

• B. Grace and her friends traveled in a time machine

Answer:

• B. Grace and her friends traveled in a time machine

Why did the author write this story?

• A. to show how to invent a time machine

• B. to tell an interesting story about an invention

Answer:

• B. to tell an interesting story about an invention

How were the imaginary trips to The Gambia and Trinidad alike?

• A. The children became frightened on both trips

• B. Someone from the present interrupted both trips

Answer:

• B. Someone from the present interrupted both trips

Why did Kester say he “wouldn’t advise” traveling to the future?

• A. The children had a bad experience there

• B. The time machine only works in the past

Answer:

• A. The children had a bad experience there

How did Nana feel when Mrs. Myerson joined the children?

• A. awkward• B. astonished

Answer:

• B. astonished

What is the important lesson in this story?

• A. It costs a lot of money to make inventions

• B. Inventions have to be useful

Answer:

• B. Inventions have to be useful

What did you conclude about Mrs. Myerson as she traveled through time with the children?

• A. She trusted Grace and her friends

• B. She always enjoyed exciting adventures

Answer:

• A. She trusted Grace and her friends

Which event from the story actually happened?

• A. The children traveled to the future

• B. Grace and Nana visited The Gambia

Answer:

• B. Grace and Nana visited the Gambia

How did you do?