What situation happened first?

  Sam stepped on the man's foot.
  Sam went to the bakery.
  Sam received leisees.
  Sam gave his money to the man.

What is the central message of the story?

  New Years is a fun time.
  You should keep up with your things.
  It is nice to help others when we can.
  Four leisees is not a lot.

Which one is not a tradition of the New Year celebration in the story?

  Receiving leisees
  Receiving a new puppy
  Watching the festival lion
  Shopping for food for the New Year's meal

Why did everyone want the lion to eat the money and food?

  It would bring them good luck.
  He was hungry.
  They were afraid of him.
  It was fun to watch.

What does it mean when the author wrote "Sam took her hand reluctantly"?

  He wanted to hold her hand.
  He did not want to hold her hand.
  Her hand was dirty.
  Her hand looked funny.

What does the man's appearance tell you as a reader?

  He is a store owner.
  He does not like people.
  He is homeless.
  He has a dirty job.

Why did Sam give the man his lucky money?

  The man told him to.
  His mom told him to.
  He was afraid of the man.
  He wanted to help him since the man had nothing.

Why did Sam's mother scrunch her eyes when he asked "What is four dollars good for?"

  The sun was getting in her eyes.
  She was mad that he had not found something to buy yet.
  She was disappointed that he was complaining about he amount.
  She thought his comment was funny.

Why was Sam thinking that he was the lucky one after he gave his money to the man?

  He had a home, clothes, and food.
  He would get more leisees.
  He would get a present for giving his money away.
  The man was going to buy him something.