MAP Literature Understand and Interpret Craft and Structure

MAP Literature Understand and Interpret Craft and Structure

Multiple Choice

Read the story.

Maria ate a big bowl of cereal. After breakfast, Maria put her book in her backpack. (passage continues)

What did Maria do first?

• 1. eat her breakfast

• 2. put her book in her backpack

• 3. put on her coat

• 4. walk to the bus stop

Multiple Choice

Read the poem.

The Movie The movie theater is cool and dark. I can’t wait for the movie to start. (poem continues)

Which word tells how the theater sounds?

• cool

• dark

• soft

• loud

Multiple Choice

Read the passage.

Dave and Mike had a great time sledding. They pulled their sleds up the big hill and went down face-first. (passage continues)

What did Mike and Dave do right after playing outside?

• 1. They pulled their sleds up the big hill.

• 2. They raced down the hill.

• 3. They had grilled cheese and soup.

• 4. They fell asleep on the couch.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage.

Laura’s teacher asked to see her science project. “But Mrs. Thompson, I forgot it was due today!” Laura said. Then she asked if she could call her mom. “Mom, can you bring my science project to school? It’s due today!” She listened to her mother for a moment. (passage continues)

How do readers learn about Laura?

• 1. from what other characters say

• 2. from what she says to others

• 3. from what she looks like

• 4. from descriptions of her feelings

Multiple Choice

Read the passage.

The clouds lifted, and the pilot sighted the tower of the Jefferson City airport. He had already radioed ahead that he was arriving. (passage continues)

What is the best title for this passage?

• 1. Jefferson City Airport

• 2. One Cloudy Night

• 3. A Safe Landing

• 4. A Pilot’s Life

Multiple Choice

Read the passage.

Many years ago, a young man named Takoda decided to go on foot to Dark Mountain, a three-day journey from his village. Two days into his journey, he paused for nourishment in a narrow valley. (passage continues)

How does the setting contribute to Takoda’s main problem in the story?

• 1. He is unable to see clearly through dust from the valley floor.

• 2. He is unable to find shelter on the valley floor from threatening weather.

• 3. The valley does not provide him with the nourishment he needs for his journey.

• 4. The valley does not provide him with an easy way to avoid the buffalo stampede.

Multiple Choice

Read the poem.

It sifts from leaden sieves, It powders all the wood, It fills with alabaster wool The wrinkles of the road. (poem continues) (“The Snow” by Emily Dickinson)

How does the use of alliteration in line 13 build meaning in the poem?

• 1. It highlights the eeriness of the snow’s frosty appearance.

• 2. It emphasizes the images of destruction caused by the snow.

• 3. It accentuates the completeness of the snow’s coverage, layer by layer.

• 4. It contrasts the quietness of the fallen snow with the sounds of harvest.

Multiple Choice

Read the poem.

Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all, (poem continues) (“Hope” by Emily Dickinson)

Which statement best expresses the meaning of the extended metaphor that compares hope to a bird throughout the poem?

• 1. Hope is a constant presence and gives people comfort.

• 2. Hope flies away like a bird during storms and difficult times.

• 3. Hope is demanding, like a bird that constantly needs to be cared for.

• 4. Hope tries to sing songs that are uplifting, but forgets the words to them.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences.

Scott opened his eyes and looked at the clock. He pulled the blankets over his head to keep the sun out. He yawned and closed his eyes. He just wanted to go back to sleep.

What does the author want you to think about Scott?

• 1. He is lazy.

• 2. He is tired.

• 3. He is hungry.

• 4. He is scared.