Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday Author: Judith Viorst Illustrator: Ray Cruz
college a school of higher learning
dimes coins in the United States and Canada worth ten cents
downtown the main part or business part of a town or city
fined made someone pay money as punishment for breaking a law
nickels coins in the United States and Canada worth five cents
quarters coins in the United States and Canada worth twenty-five cents
Mrs. Greeson went to college at Carson-Newman.
Two dimes make twenty cents.
After then man found the treasure, he was rich.
The girl loved to go downtown and go shopping.
With three quarters, you can buy a soda for 75 cents.
Hank told Mary that nickels are worth five cents a piece.
The driver was fined $ for littering on the highway.
The driver was fined $ for littering on the highway.
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college
dimes
downtown
fined
nickels
quarters
rich
Review Questions 1.What does Alexander have at the beginning of this story? 2.Who gave him the money? 3.Why does David not buy the gum in Alexander’s mouth? 4.Describe Alexander's character and give reasons to support your opinions.
Review Questions 1.What does Alexander rent from Eddie? Why? 2.How did he break the butter knife and scissors? 3.Who made 4 cents disappear? 4.Why did his dad make him pay 5 cents? 5.What did he buy at the garage sale?
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