Point of View

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Point of View

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the passage shows the narrator's attitude about his friendship with Chiba?

My Best Friend by A. Gautam

     Chiba Okereke was my best friend. I remember the day he moved into my neighborhood. He was a quiet boy with eyes that always told a story. I could not help but talk to him. My mother had invited his family for dinner one day, and Chiba found out he could go to school for free in this country. Thus, Chiba and I walked to school every day, took the same classes, and always stayed together.      One morning, Chiba did not show up at the front door of my house when it was time to go to school. Although it was unusual for Chiba to not be there, I thought he might have been sick. That day, I went to school alone. When he did not show up for school, I went to his apartment to check on him. Chiba seemed perfectly healthy; he was peeling potatoes in the kitchen. He gave me a warm smile and offered me some tea.       "I woke up late," Chiba said casually. That day, I realized how much I valued Chiba's friendship. He also realized that I was worried and felt bad. We decided to exchange numbers so that next time we could get in touch with each other.

• Thus, Chiba and I walked to school every day, took the same classes, and always stayed together.

• Although it was unusual for Chiba to not be there, I thought he might have been sick.

• Chiba seemed perfectly healthy; he was peeling potatoes in the kitchen

• That day, I realized how much I valued Chiba's friendship.

• He was a quiet boy with eyes that always told a story.

Multiple Choice

My name is Hosea, and I live in a town called Hawkville. Last month, the mayor of my town passed a new law to ban skateboard riding in town. No one is allowed to ride a skateboard on the sidewalks or in the streets. The mayor said he passed the law because some kids were crashing their skateboards into people on purpose. A lot of people in Hawkville like the law because they say it will keep people safe. I don't think it is right for the mayor to punish everyone just because some kids cause trouble. Where am I supposed to ride my skateboard now?How would Hosea most likely describe the new skateboarding law?

• safe

• necessary

• unfair

• important

Multiple Choice

 Mr. Thompson, this is Lisa again. I am a tenant of yours on State Street. I am calling from Apartment 233 in your Roundhouse complex. My heat is not working again, and I demand you come out and fix it today. This is the third time this month, and to be honest, I'm thinking about calling the city building inspector. My phone number is 888-453-7889. Call me back and give me an idea of when you'll be stopping by. Don't ignore me like last time. I'll be in all day.From Lisa's point of view, what kind of landlord is Mr. Thompson?

• A good one.

• A fair one.

• A lousy one.

• A reliable one.

Multiple Choice

Until yesterday, I did not like the trolley system in my town. I thought the trolley cars were too slow and cost too much money. I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to ride the trolley. Yesterday, I locked my keys inside my car. I wasn't able to call for help because I forgot my cell phone. I did not know what to do, and I started to panic.     "Can I give you a ride?" a kind voice called out over the sound of the noisy traffic. The voice belonged to the driver of a trolley car. His friendly attitude helped me calm down and enjoy the trip. By the time my ride was over, I was actually laughing! The next time I need a ride, I will head straight for the nearest trolley stop.Which event changed the author's negative view of the trolley system?

• meeting the trolley driver

• hearing the noisy traffic

• locking the keys in the car

• forgetting his or her phone

Multiple Choice

The mother walked into her sons' room and grimaced. She could smell their dirty laundry peeking out of the hamper all the way down the hall. Though it was technically out of sight, it still fouled up the room. She glanced at the dusty shelves and soda spilled on the carpet and considered calling them in to clean their room right this second. She couldn't believe they didn't mind living like this. A peek under the bed revealed candy wrappers and other assorted junk. The boys entered the room noisily and started talking at once.     "What do you think, Mom? We put away all of our clothes and books!"     "Yeah, aren't you impressed? Our room is so clean, you can even see the carpet!!"     The mother just sighed and shook her head. She gestured at the spilled soda and then asked them if they could please do their laundry before tomorrow.     "Aww, Mom. All we ever do is clean!"How does the room seem from the mother's point of view?

• clean

• normal

• disgusting

• acceptable

Multiple Choice

Dear Student Council,  I am writing a letter to bring up an issue that is very important to me. Our school does not offer any healthy lunches for students. All we have to eat are greasy hamburgers, french fries, or pizzas. It would be nice to have a fresh salad every now and then. The students at this school would be healthier and feel better if they ate fruits and vegetables at lunch. I would like you to consider providing more healthy choices for students. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Sincerely, Jane White feather Which sentence best expresses the author's point of view in this letter?

• Only rich students can afford to eat healthy food.

• It is important for students to eat healthy lunches.

• The only healthy food to eat at lunch is a fresh salad.

• It is a lot of trouble to bring fruits and salads for lunch.

Multiple Choice

"I have come to the conclusion that I am allergic to strawberries," I said to my mother.     "What gave you that bright idea, Chelsea?" Mom asked, drying her hands.     "I have this red rash on my arm and my stomach hurts," I said.     Mom turned from washing the dishes and said, "Let me look at your arm."     "Mom told you to stop eating all those strawberries, but you didn't listen," Nedra chimed in.     Little sisters, I thought to myself. They're only good for borrowing things without asking and chiming in at the wrong moment.     "Is it my fault I'm tempted by these delicious berries? They're so fresh and ripe and. . . ."     Mother began rubbing my arm with a wet rag. The redness disappeared. "Good news, Chelsea. You do not have an allergy, you have a strawberry juice stain."     "Then, why does my stomach hurt?" I asked.     "Well, you've eaten too many strawberries. I told you to stop."

What is the narrator's name?

• Francis

• Mom

• Nedra

• Chelsea

Multiple Choice

"I have come to the conclusion that I am allergic to strawberries," I said to my mother.     "What gave you that bright idea, Chelsea?" Mom asked, drying her hands.     "I have this red rash on my arm and my stomach hurts," I said.     Mom turned from washing the dishes and said, "Let me look at your arm."     "Mom told you to stop eating all those strawberries, but you didn't listen," Nedra chimed in.     Little sisters, I thought to myself. They're only good for borrowing things without asking and chiming in at the wrong moment.     "Is it my fault I'm tempted by these delicious berries? They're so fresh and ripe and. . . ."     Mother began rubbing my arm with a wet rag. The redness disappeared. "Good news, Chelsea. You do not have an allergy, you have a strawberry juice stain."     "Then, why does my stomach hurt?" I asked.     "Well, you've eaten too many strawberries. I told you to stop."

What words from the above passage tell the reader that it is written in first person?

• "fresh," "ripe," and "berries"

• "arms," "bright," and "idea"

• "I," "me," and "my"

• "to," "is," and "third"

Multiple Choice

Initially, I wasn’t at all thrilled about spending the summer with my grandma. After all, who wants to spend his or her summer in Smallville, Middle of Nowhere? And with his or her grandma, no less? My friends and I could think of 100 things to do to keep ourselves busy. Grandma, on the other hand, is far from active. What was I going to do without someone to ride skateboards and play video games with?     “Joseph, I just wanted to let you know how proud of you I am. Thank you for agreeing to spend the summer with Grandma Josephina,” Dad said.     Agreeing? As if I had a say in the matter! I thought.     “Thomas, you took the words right out of my mouth,” Mom said. “Son, your grandma has been sick for a while now. She can’t get around like she used to. We are so glad you can be there with her.”     “Now, Kara, I hope you haven’t been too worried about your mother. She’s one tough cookie,” Dad said.     “At least we know she’ll be in good hands with Joseph,” Mom replied. She touched my hand and smiled.     Suddenly, hanging out with my friends and being stuck in the middle of nowhere didn’t seem so important. My grandma had taken care of me when I was little. The least I could do was help her out for the summer.

Which sentence from the passage tells the reader what point of view it is written from?

• "Initially, I wasn't at all thrilled about spending the summer with my grandma."

• " 'Now, Kara, I hope you haven't been too worried about your mother.' "

• "After all, who wants to spend his or her summer in Smallville, Middle of Nowhere?"

• " 'Thank you for agreeing to spend the summer with Grandma Josephina.' "

Multiple Choice

 Initially, I wasn’t at all thrilled about spending the summer with my grandma. After all, who wants to spend his or her summer in Smallville, Middle of Nowhere? And with his or her grandma, no less? My friends and I could think of 100 things to do to keep ourselves busy. Grandma, on the other hand, is far from active. What was I going to do without someone to ride skateboards and play video games with?     “Joseph, I just wanted to let you know how proud of you I am. Thank you for agreeing to spend the summer with Grandma Josephina,” Dad said.     Agreeing? As if I had a say in the matter! I thought.     “Thomas, you took the words right out of my mouth,” Mom said. “Son, your grandma has been sick for a while now. She can’t get around like she used to. We are so glad you can be there with her.”     “Now, Kara, I hope you haven’t been too worried about your mother. She’s one tough cookie,” Dad said.     “At least we know she’ll be in good hands with Joseph,” Mom replied. She touched my hand and smiled.     Suddenly, hanging out with my friends and being stuck in the middle of nowhere didn’t seem so important. My grandma had taken care of me when I was little. The least I could do was help her out for the summer.

What is the narrator's name in this selection?

• Kara

• Joseph

• Thomas

• Josephina