grace and the time machine review from starring grace by mary hoffman
TRANSCRIPT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is the important lesson in this story?
• A. It costs a lot of money to make inventions
• 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
Which event from the story actually happened?
• A. The children traveled to the future
• B. Grace and Nana visited The Gambia