Family Trip Adventure

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What did Max repeatedly ask during the walk?

Are we there yet? (correct)
Why are we walking?
When are we eating?
Can we go faster?

Besides mud, what else was stuck on the family as they walked?

Grass
Flowers
Leaves (correct)
Twigs

Which of these did NOT appear during the walk home?

Frogs
Bees
Butterflies
Dogs (correct)

Who stated 'We're home!' after Max sat down?

Dad (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action did Max perform before being told they were home?

Sat down (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the first indication that the family was walking in nature, and what was the last?

The first indication is the mud on their boots, and the last was frogs hopping by. Signup and view all the answers

Besides his parents and grandparents, who else replied to Max's question, and from this, what can be inferred about family structure?

Jane also replies to Max's question; from this, we can infer Jane is another older family member or a sibling. Signup and view all the answers

Max asks his question several times using the phrase 'Are we there yet?', how does this change at the end of the story?

Max changes his phrasing, finally asking 'When will we get there?' Signup and view all the answers

What phrase did Max use to express his frustration before discovering they had arrived home?

Max said, 'I can't take one more step!' Signup and view all the answers

Describe the sequence of events that lead to the family arriving home, focusing on Max's actions and statements.

Max asks repeatedly if they are there, then asks when they will get there, then he declares he can't go on, sits down and is told they are home. Signup and view all the answers

Max and his family had ______ on their boots.

mud Signup and view all the answers

They had leaves in their ______.

fur Signup and view all the answers

Besides birds, and butterflies, ______ buzzed by.

bees Signup and view all the answers

Before giving up, Max said 'I can't take one more ______!'

step Signup and view all the answers

"Very soon," said ______.

Pop Signup and view all the answers

Match each family member with their response to Max's question, "Are we there yet?"

Dad = "Not yet" Pop = "Very soon" Gram = "Not yet" Mom = "Not yet, Max" Signup and view all the answers

Match the creatures that appeared during the walk to where they were mentioned in the story.

Butterflies = Appeared before the birds Birds = Appeared before the bees Bees = Appeared before the frogs Frogs = Appeared last Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of the story with what they represent or imply.

Mud on boots = Represents where the journey took place Leaves in fur = Suggests they walked through nature Repetitive question = Indicates Max's growing impatience Max sitting down = Represents end of journey and exhaustion Signup and view all the answers

Match the descriptions with what they were describing in the story.

'We're home!' = The family has arrived 'I can't take one more step!' = Max's utter exhaustion 'When will we get there?' = Max’s change in tone 'So the family kept walking.' = Their continued journey Signup and view all the answers

Match the family member's name with the order they responded to Max's question.

Dad = First to respond Pop = Second to respond Gram = Third to respond Jane = Fourth to respond Signup and view all the answers

The family had twigs on their boots.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Jane was the last to reply 'Not yet,' to Max's question.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The family found they were home right after frogs hopped by.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Before sitting down, Max stated, '$I can't take one more step!$'

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Pop replied '$Very soon$' to Max's question, '$Are we there yet?$'

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Max's question

Max persistently asked his family members if they had arrived at their destination, even though they were still walking.

The setting of the story

As the family walked, they encountered various elements of nature such as mud, leaves, butterflies, birds, bees, and frogs.

Max's impatience

Max's relentless questioning about their arrival highlighted his impatience and desire to reach their destination.

Family's patience

Despite Max's repeated inquiries, his family patiently responded, assuring him that they would arrive soon.