Question

the surprise in the old barn
sam and his brother, james, arrived at grandpa clints farm. they couldnt wait to go exploring. they liked visiting the old barn. they could walk or ride their bikes to the park. but they loved visiting the old barn because there were many different things to do.
\lets see whats up in the loft,\ said sam. he climbed up the ladder. in the corner of the loft, they found an old trunk covered in dust.
james brushed the dust off and opened the lid. \wow, look at this old book,\ he said.
and heres an old rodeo poster,\ said sam. \hey! one of the cowboys is named simmons. simmons is our last name!\
james found an old statue of a cowboy on a horse. it had the words grandpa clint...?
\i dont know,\ said sam before james could finish his question. \lets ask grandpa clint right now!\
\dont you mean grandpa slim?\ james asked as he ran to catch up with sam.

1. how do you think the boys feel when they find the items in the trunk?

a they are surprised
b they are sad
c they feel worried
d they are scared

1. what helps you infer that the boys are excited about visiting grandpa clints farm?

a they had just arrived at the farm
b they couldnt wait to go exploring
c they play in the park when theyre at home
d they climb the ladder in the barn

1. what do the boys actions tell you about them?

a they are unfair
b they are rude
c they are curious
d they are foolish

1. what do you think the boys will ask their grandfather about?

a what being a famous cowboy was like
b what the name of his horse was
c how the trunk got into the barn
d how he met their grandmother

1. why do you think the boys grandfather put the items in a trunk?

a he didnt have enough room in the trash
b he moved homes and forgot to unpack them
c there is no room in his farmhouse
d he wants to keep them safe

Explanation:

1. The title "The Surprise in the Old Barn" and the boys' exclamations while finding items suggest surprise.
2. The phrase "They couldn't wait to go exploring" shows excitement about the farm visit.
3. Their eagerness to explore and look at the items in the trunk indicates curiosity.
4. Finding a cowboy - related item makes it likely they'll ask about being a famous cowboy.
5. Keeping items in a trunk is often to keep them safe.

Answer:

1. A. They are surprised
2. B. They couldn't wait to go exploring
3. C. They are curious
4. A. What being a famous cowboy was like
5. D. He wants to keep them safe