Reading Comprehension Test 2 Welcome to your Reading Comprehension Test 2 Name Email DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-9): Read the given passage and answer the following questions. Some parts have been highlighted to aid in answering the questions. Maya skipped excitedly into her grandma's cozy kitchen. The aroma of freshly baked cookies hung in the air, making her stomach rumble. Grandma, wearing her signature flour-dusted apron, smiled warmly. "Maya, my dear, just in time! I need your help decorating these chocolate chip cookies." Maya's heart sank. Decorating meant sprinkles, and sprinkles always ended up in her hair, much to her mother's dismay. "But Grandma," she pleaded, "can't we just eat them plain this time?" Grandma chuckled, her eyes twinkling. "Not these, Maya. These are special cookies for the annual bake sale at the community center tomorrow." Disappointment clouded Maya's face. Bake sale cookies meant no afternoon snack. Grandma, sensing her granddaughter's dejection, winked. "Tell you what," she said, "after we decorate, I'll let you choose one small, unfrosted cookie as a reward." Maya's spirits lifted. A plain cookie was better than none at all. The next morning, Maya woke up feeling famished. She raced to the kitchen, hoping to snag a sneak peek of the decorated cookies. But to her surprise, the plate was empty! Panic seized her. "Grandma!" she cried, rushing into the living room. "The cookies are gone!" Grandma, reading the newspaper, looked up calmly. "Don't worry, Maya. I took them to the bake sale early this morning." Relief washed over Maya. But then, a new thought struck her. "Wait, Grandma," she said, eyes widening, "what about my reward cookie?" Grandma's smile faltered for a moment. "Oh, dear," she mumbled, "it seems I might have...forgotten it at home." Maya's stomach twisted. No cookie? After all that anticipation? Suddenly, a mischievous glint appeared in Grandma's eyes. "But," she continued, "I do have an idea. There's a secret hiding place in the kitchen where I keep some extra treats. Can you find it, detective Maya?" With renewed enthusiasm, Maya embarked on a treasure hunt, searching every nook and cranny of the kitchen. Finally, she spotted a loose floorboard behind the pantry. Prying it open, she discovered a small, dusty box. Inside, nestled amongst old recipe cards, lay a single, unfrosted chocolate chip cookie. Maya grinned triumphantly. While the hunt wasn't exactly what she had expected, it had been an adventure. And besides, the reward cookie tasted even sweeter after all the effort. None 1. What was Maya initially disappointed about? (a) Having to decorate the cookies (b) Not being allowed to eat any cookies (c) The smell of freshly baked cookies (d) Not being able to help her grandma (e) For spotting a loose floorboard None 2. What did Grandma offer Maya as a compromise? (a) To help her decorate the cookies (b) To let her choose one frosted cookie (c) To bake her a separate batch of plain cookies (d) To let her choose one unfrosted cookie (e) To bake some special cookies for her None 3. Why was the plate empty the following morning? (a) Maya had eaten all the cookies by herself. (b) Grandma had forgotten the cookies at home. (c) Grandma had taken the cookies to the bake sale. (d) Someone had stolen the cookies. (e) The cookies had been thrown away None 4. What was Grandma's initial reaction when Maya asked about her reward cookie? (a) She was angry that Maya had forgotten about it. (b) She apologized for forgetting it at home. (c) She offered to bake Maya another cookie. (d) She pretended not to remember the promise. (e) She was surprised when Maya asked about the reward cookie None 5. How did Maya find the reward cookie? (a) Grandma gave it to her directly. (b) Maya found it hidden in the pantry. (c) Maya won it in a game with Grandma. (d) Maya found it in a secret hiding place. (e) She found the cookie in her room None 6. What is the main lesson Maya learns in this story? (a) The importance of following instructions exactly. (b) The value of relationships. (c) The importance of being patient and understanding. (d) The joy of solving a mystery. (e) The value of hard work and perseverance. None 7. What is the tone of the passage? (a) Serious and suspenseful (b) Light-hearted and playful (c) Informative and educational (d) Dark and mysterious (e) Playful and mocking None 8. What can you infer about Grandma's character from the story? (a) She is strict and expects Maya to always obey her. (b) She is forgetful and sometimes makes mistakes. (c) She is creative and enjoys playing games with Maya. (d) She is selfish. (e) She is headstrong and manipulative. None 9. What detail from the passage foreshadows that Maya might not get her reward cookie? (a) Maya's initial disappointment about decorating the cookies. (b) Grandma taking the cookies to the bake sale early in the morning. (c) Grandma's offer to let Maya choose an unfrosted cookie. (d) The description of the secret hiding place for treats. (e) Maya's excitement about the smell of freshly baked cookies. None Time's up