Problem Analysis:
The task involves reading a short story and answering questions based on the content. The story revolves around a family (Côle, his sister, and their parents) planning to give Christmas gifts to Mrs. Walker and her children. Additionally, Max Walker surprises everyone by decorating a tree and providing gifts for the entire family.
Let's break down the story and answer each question step by step.
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Story Summary:
1.
Côle and his sister are planning to give Christmas gifts to Mrs. Walker and her children.
2. One day, Mrs. Walker says she is afraid there may not be many gifts for her children because it is not yet Christmas.
3. Later,
Max Walker opens the door, and he has brought a surprise: a decorated Christmas tree with apples and candy canes.
4. There is also a basket filled with gifts for each member of the family.
5. The Walkers have a very nice Christmas party.
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Questions and Answers:
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Question 1: Who planned a surprise?
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Options:
a. Côle and Kim
b. Mrs. Walker
c. Max Walker
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Explanation:
The story explicitly states that
Max Walker brought a decorated Christmas tree and gifts for the entire family, which was a surprise to everyone. Côle and Kim were only planning to give gifts to Mrs. Walker and her children, but they did not plan the tree or the additional gifts. Mrs. Walker was worried about the lack of gifts, so she did not plan anything either.
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Answer:
c. Max Walker
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Question 2: Where might there not be many gifts?
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Options:
a. Côle and Kim
b. Mrs. Walker
c. Max Walker
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Explanation:
In the story, Mrs. Walker expresses concern that there might not be many gifts for her children. This worry is directly attributed to her, as she mentions it explicitly: "It will not be Christmas, but I am afraid there may not be many gifts for you."
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Answer:
b. Mrs. Walker
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Question 3: Whose house does the tree come from?
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Options:
a. Côle and Kim
b. Mrs. Walker
c. Max Walker
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Explanation:
The tree is described as being brought by Max Walker when he opened the door. It is clear from the context that the tree came from Max Walker's house.
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Answer:
c. Max Walker
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Question 4: Who asked where the tree and gifts came from?
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Options:
a. Côle and Kim
b. Mrs. Walker
c. Max Walker
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Explanation:
The story does not explicitly state who asked about the origin of the tree and gifts. However, it is logical to infer that
Mrs. Walker would be the one asking, as she was initially concerned about the lack of gifts and would naturally be curious about the sudden appearance of the tree and gifts.
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Answer:
b. Mrs. Walker
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Final Answers:
1.
c. Max Walker
2.
b. Mrs. Walker
3.
c. Max Walker
4.
b. Mrs. Walker
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Boxed Final Answer:
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\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{c. Max Walker} \\
2. \text{b. Mrs. Walker} \\
3. \text{c. Max Walker} \\
4. \text{b. Mrs. Walker}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading comprehension worksheet 5th grade multiple choice.
