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	Directions: Read the short story below. Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.
		Jim's little brother was always following him around. Jim didn't usually mind, but sometimes it could be annoying. One day, Jim wanted to ride his bike to the store to meet some friends to have pizza. His brother wanted to come too, and begged Jim to take him. Jim said no, because he wanted to have some fun alone with his friends. Jim's mom made him take his brother along. Jim frowned, but knew he shouldn't argue. As they were walking out the door, Jim whispered to his brother, "You're a pain in the neck!"
1. How did Jim feel about his brother coming with him?     a. He was mad.     b. He was happy to have his brother come.     c. He didn't care if his brother came or stayed home.     d. He felt sick. 2. Why did Jim tell his brother he was a pain in the neck?     a. Jim's brother started to pinch his neck.     b. Jim's neck started to hurt.     c. Jim wanted his brother to call the doctor.     d. Jim was annoyed and didn't want his brother to come. 3. Does Jim always say no when his brother wants to come with him?  yes / no 4. What would you have done or said if you were Jim? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________