Comprehension For Just A Dream

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Walt's last dream is about__________.

Flying his airplane over treetops
A big garbage heap
Looking a the grown trees they planted
Driving around and around in a car

Correct Answer

A. Looking a the grown trees they planted

Explanation

In Walt's last dream, he sees the trees that he and others had planted and watches them grow. This suggests that he feels a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in seeing the results of their efforts. It also implies that he values nature and the impact of his actions on the environment.

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3.

Walter dreams of a future with dirty air and lot of garbage. You could say that Walter learns ________________.

What we do today can affect tomorrow
Dreams don't always come true
People should not be allowed to drive cars
We shouldn't worry about the future

Correct Answer

A. What we do today can affect tomorrow

Explanation

The correct answer is "what we do today can affect tomorrow." This is because Walter's dream of a future with dirty air and lots of garbage suggests that he envisions a negative outcome in the future based on the actions and choices made in the present. This implies that our actions today can have consequences and impact the future.

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4.

At first Walter thinks Rose's tree is a silly present, but then he plants one, too. You could say that __________________________.

Everyone liks to give and get presents
People can change their minds about what's important
Trees are for everyone to enjoy
True friend always look out for each other

Correct Answer

A. People can change their minds about what's important

Explanation

This answer suggests that Walter initially did not value or appreciate Rose's tree as a gift, but later on, he changes his perspective and decides to plant one himself. This implies that people can change their minds about what they consider important, indicating a potential shift in Walter's priorities and understanding the significance of trees as gifts.

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5.

Walter visits several places in his dreams. Which of the following shows the proper sequence of places that he visits?

Forrest, Grand Canyon. sky, ocean, medicine factory, super highway, dump, and Mount Everest
Dump, forrest, medicine factory, Mount Everest, ocean, super highway, Grand Canyon, and sky
Sky, Grand Canyon, super highway, ocean, Mount Everest, medicine factory, forrest, and dump
Super highway, ocean, Mount Everest, sky, Grand Canyon, dump, medicine factory, and forrest

Correct Answer

A. Dump, forrest, medicine factory, Mount Everest, ocean, super highway, Grand Canyon, and sky

Explanation

The proper sequence of places that Walter visits in his dreams is dump, forrest, medicine factory, Mount Everest, ocean, super highway, Grand Canyon, and sky.

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6.

What is funny about the man's response when Walter asks what kind of medicine is made in the factory?

The man was laughing when he made gave Walter an answer.
The man told him the company made medicine for hiccups and tummy aches.
The factory supplied laughing gas to doctor's offices.
If the factory weren't there, there wouldn't be smoke to make people cough, and they wouldn't need the medicine.

Correct Answer

A. If the factory weren't there, there wouldn't be smoke to make people cough, and they wouldn't need the medicine.

Explanation

The funny aspect of the man's response is that he suggests that the reason people need medicine for hiccups and tummy aches is because of the smoke produced by the factory. This is humorous because it implies that the factory is causing people to get sick and need medicine, which is an absurd and unlikely connection.

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7.

How does Walter end up on Mount Everest after he was just at the Maximum Strenth Medicine Factory?

He took a long walk.
He caught a plane and flew up to Mount Everest.
He has another dream.
He packed his hiking gear and hiked up the mountain from the medicine factory.

Correct Answer

A. He has another dream.

Explanation

The correct answer is "He has another dream." This means that Walter ends up on Mount Everest through another dream. It suggests that Walter's journey to Mount Everest is not physical but rather a figment of his imagination or a dream sequence.

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At the end of the story, why does Walter think that he is in the past rather than the future?

People are not using modern conveniences such as clothes dryers and power lawn mowers.
People are wearing old fashion clothing and riding horses.
The houses are log cabins.
There are no people around for Walter to visit with about where he is.

Correct Answer

A. People are not using modern conveniences such as clothes dryers and power lawn mowers.

Explanation

Walter thinks he is in the past rather than the future because he observes that people are not using modern conveniences such as clothes dryers and power lawn mowers. This suggests that the technology and lifestyle he is witnessing are not consistent with the present time. Additionally, the fact that people are wearing old-fashioned clothing and riding horses further supports the idea that he has traveled back in time. The presence of log cabins instead of modern houses also indicates a different time period. Lastly, the absence of people around for Walter to interact with about his whereabouts adds to his belief that he is in the past.

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9.

The bulging trash bags piled up. Bags that are bulging are ________________.

Torn and broken
Smelly
Full and swelling
Dirty

Correct Answer

A. Full and swelling

Explanation

Bulging trash bags are full and swelling because the bags have been filled to their maximum capacity and the contents are causing them to expand. The bulging indicates that the bags are completely filled and cannot accommodate any more waste.

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10.

Walter couldn't see throught the haze. The haze is ______________________.

A small window
Air clouded with dust or dirt
A smokestack
Water crowded with fish

Correct Answer

A. Air clouded with dust or dirt

Explanation

The correct answer is "air clouded with dust or dirt." This answer is supported by the statement that Walter couldn't see through the haze, indicating that there was something obstructing his vision. The term "haze" typically refers to a cloudiness or lack of clarity in the air, often caused by particles such as dust or dirt. Therefore, it can be inferred that the haze in this context is air that is clouded with dust or dirt, making it difficult for Walter to see.

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Comprehension For Just A Dream

First Walter fell asleep, and then he_____________.

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Walt's last dream is about__________.

Walter dreams of a future with dirty air and lot of garbage. You could say that Walter learns ________________.

At first Walter thinks Rose's tree is a silly present, but then he plants one, too. You could say that __________________________.

Walter visits several places in his dreams. Which of the following shows the proper sequence of places that he visits?

What is funny about the man's response when Walter asks what kind of medicine is made in the factory?

How does Walter end up on Mount Everest after he was just at the Maximum Strenth Medicine Factory?

At the end of the story, why does Walter think that he is in the past rather than the future?

The bulging trash bags piled up. Bags that are bulging are ________________.

Walter couldn't see throught the haze. The haze is ______________________.