NAME: DATE : E x tr a Re ading Comprehension Questions (Unit 4, page 46) Comprehen sion Que stion s A Answer the questions, according to information in the article In what ways did Paxton’s life seem “picture perfect”? Why was Paxton’s life only picture perfect “on paper”? Though she made a lot of money, how did Paxton feel about her job? Why did Paxton’s family have to learn to spend less money? How did Paxton contribute to her community after she quit her corporate job? Why should a person be just as careful with time as with money? When should a person refuse requests for his or her time? Criti c a l Thinking Que stion s B Define the literal meanings of specific words and how they are used in the text “Downsize” usually means “to make smaller” or “to move into a smaller house or office.” “Simplify” usually means “to make simpler.” What are they used to mean in the article? “Values” means “a set of ideas about life and how people should behave.” What is it used to mean in the article? Summit 2, Sec ond Edi tio n Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use Unit