Chapter: 07. No More Car Wash Blues
Practice Paper: No More Car Wash Blues
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the story.
Mr. Dilley paid Ethan and Sammy with peanuts at first. Sammy dreamed of treating every customer with respect, even a tiger. The town where Ethan and Sammy’s business caught on was named Belvar. B. True or False. Write T for True and F for False.
Sammy wanted to cook food other than peanut butter stew. F Ethan’s new song included the line “We’re so happy, to see you.” T Ethan and Sammy’s truck had bells that chimed repeatedly like the ice cream truck. F C. Choose the correct answer.
What was Mr. Dilley’s job?
b) Car wash owner What did Sammy say was the main reason nobody would hire him as a chef?
c) They didn’t serve peanut butter stew. What did Ethan and Sammy do right after their pay raise and a couple more months of work?
b) Went to the bank for a loan D. Answer these questions in short.
How did Ethan and Sammy use their trunks at the car wash?
They used their trunks as water hoses to spray cars at the car wash. What was Ethan’s reaction when Sammy suggested they open their own place and he could greet customers with a song?
Ethan was very excited and immediately asked if he could be the one to greet customers at the door with a song, as he had always dreamed of being a singer. What was Sammy’s initial concern about the ice cream truck, which Ethan quickly clarified?
Sammy’s initial concern was how the ice cream man kept the ice cream from melting. Ethan clarified that there must be a freezer on the truck. E. Answer these questions with reference to the context.
“You just haven’t found the right restaurant yet. Don’t give up, Sammy. Somebody will give you a job eventually.”
a. Who says these words?
Ethan says these words.
b. To whom are these words spoken?
These words are spoken to Sammy.
c. What does this reveal about the relationship between the two characters?
This reveals that Ethan is a very supportive and encouraging friend to Sammy. He tries to uplift Sammy’s spirits and stop him from giving up on his dream, showing deep care and loyalty in their friendship. “What a brilliant idea. Don’t wait for your customers to come to you-go out and find them!”
a. Who had this “brilliant idea”?
Sammy had this “brilliant idea.”
b. What business concept is being described here?
This describes the concept of a mobile business or proactive customer acquisition, where the seller brings their product or service directly to potential customers rather than waiting for customers to come to a fixed location.
c. How did this idea help Ethan and Sammy achieve their dream?
This idea helped Ethan and Sammy achieve their dream by providing a more affordable and feasible path than opening a traditional restaurant. A truck was less expensive, allowing them to secure a loan and start their “Stew and Tunes” business, finding customers directly and successfully pursuing their passions. F. Answer these questions in detail.
How did Ethan support Sammy’s dream, even when Sammy felt discouraged about becoming a chef? Give two examples from the story.
Ethan consistently supported Sammy’s dream. First, when Sammy complained that no one wanted an elephant chef, Ethan reassured him by saying, “You just haven’t found the right restaurant yet. Don’t give up, Sammy. Somebody will give you a job eventually.” This shows his encouragement. Second, after Sammy failed to get the loan and was heartbroken, Ethan immediately comforted him, saying, “It’s all right, Sammy. We’ll figure something out,” demonstrating his unwavering support and belief in finding a solution together. What lessons about problem-solving and entrepreneurship can we learn from Ethan and Sammy’s journey?
From Ethan and Sammy’s journey, we learn several lessons. For problem-solving, they teach us to be adaptable and innovative; when their restaurant idea failed due to financial issues, they didn’t quit but found a new, more feasible solution (a food truck). For entrepreneurship, they demonstrate the importance of perseverance (not giving up despite setbacks), teamwork (combining their unique skills), and taking initiative (going out to find customers). Their story shows that with determination and creativity, one can overcome obstacles and achieve their business goals. Describe the moment Ethan and Sammy first saw the ice cream truck. How did their feelings change from being discouraged to hopeful at that specific moment?
When Ethan and Sammy first heard music and bells, they were in a period of deep discouragement, feeling stuck at the car wash with their dreams seemingly out of reach. Upon seeing the big orange ice cream truck selling to happy customers, a sudden realization sparked within them. Sammy exclaimed, “What a brilliant idea! Don’t wait for your customers to come to you-go out and find them!” This observation immediately shifted their mood from despair to immense hope and excitement, as they saw a new, affordable path to starting their own business and finally living their dreams. 
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