MCA Reading Practice Test

Front

What is the setting of the story?

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the above' because the story is set in a castle, an enchanted forest, and a kingdom.

Front

Which character is the protagonist of the story?

Back

Prince Alexander

Answer explanation

The protagonist of the story is Prince Alexander, as mentioned in the correct answer choice. He is the main character around whom the story revolves.

Front

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "twinkling like diamonds"?

Back

Simile

Answer explanation

The correct type of figurative language used in the phrase 'twinkling like diamonds' is a simile because it directly compares two unlike things using 'like'.

Front

What does the phrase "the earth seemed to breathe a sigh of contentment" suggest?

Back

The earth was happy.

Answer explanation

The phrase suggests that the earth was happy, as it implies a sense of contentment and satisfaction, not tired, sad, or angry.

Front

Neither Emily nor her brothers ______ happy with the new rules. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

Back

were

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'were' because the sentence is referring to multiple people (Emily and her brothers), so the plural form of the verb 'to be' is needed.

Front

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

Back

Coral Sea

Front

How many individual reefs make up the Great Barrier Reef?

Back

2,900

Front

What is the Great Barrier Reef considered?

Back

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Front

What is the protagonist doing at the beginning of the passage?

Back

Staring out the window

Front

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "reaching for the sun's warm embrace"?

Back

Personification

Answer explanation

The correct answer is personification because the phrase attributes human qualities (reaching) to the sun, which is an inanimate object.