READING

Multiple Choice

I was so nervous. I hadn't seen Abbie in three years, not since my mom got that new job. I remember the day we moved away. Abbie brought me our photograph in a frame . I gave her a necklace with a friendship charm on it. We promised to stay friends forever. Now that I was finally going to see her again. I wondered if we would still like the same kind of things and laugh at the same kind of jokes. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans as we pulled into Abbies driveway.

Why hasn't the narrator seen Abbie for three years?

• they were best friends

• because they didnt like each other's gifts

• because they had a fight

• because the narrator had to move away

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word stretches as it is used in this sentence?

"Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert." (paragraph 1)

• growing pieces

• shrinking areas

• unused pieces

• unbroken areas

Multiple Choice

Distractions help me read better.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

What happened before Becky got upset with Sasha?

• The class went to the computer lab.

• Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at Becky's table.

• Sasha thanked Becky for turning off the computer and printer.

• The class lined up in the computer lab.

Meeting Someone New

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Passage 1

Good morning, I would like to introduce myself. My name is David Johnson and it is nice to meet you. I come from Cambridge. I live in a small village that is close to the city of Cambridge. I am 20 years old. I am studying history at university and work in a shop at the weekends. I have one brother and one sister. They are both older than me. My sister is 26 years old and my brother is 22 years old. They have both graduated from university and work in London.

Multiple Choice

The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

Who is Mrs. Ramirez?

• Sasha's mother

• the principal

• Sasha's and Becky's teacher

• Becky's mother

Multiple Choice

My name is David

• Johnsons

• Johnson

• Johnstone

• Johns

Multiple Choice

There is a child sleeping upstairs quietly, when all of a sudden there is a loud "THUMP!"  We can infer that 

• the child continued to sleep calmly

• the child fell out of bed

• the child was eating a bag of chips

• the child was reading a book

Multiple Choice

I come from

• Cardiff

• Carlisle

• Cambridge

• Canterbury

Multiple Choice

The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

Why did Becky have to stay inside for recess?

• She was mad at Sasha and did not want to play with her.

• She had to finish her math work.

• She knocked over a flower pot when she bounced the ball indoors.

• Mrs. Ramirez asked her to water the flowers in the classroom during recess.

Multiple Choice

I live in a small

• City

• Town

• Country

• Village

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word scurry as it is used in this sentence?

"Little shore birds scurry in and out of the waves." (paragraph 2)

• fly carefully

• peck lightly

• move quickly

• walk slowly

Multiple Choice

I am _______ years old

• 19

• 20

• 21

• 18

Multiple Choice

The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

You can tell that Becky is a kind person because she -

• decided not to tell Ms. Ramirez about Sasha leaving the computer and printer turned on.

• followed all the school rules.

• knocked over Mrs. Ramirez's flower.

• thought Sasha was a tattletell.

Multiple Choice

What does he do at the weekend

• he works in a garage

• he works in a cafe

• he works in a hotel

• he works in a shop

Multiple Choice

When characters and events remind me of things in my life, I am  

• Making Predictions

• Making Connections to Self

• Summarizing

• Inferring

Reading Comprehension Passage 2

Hi, my name is Lucy Spalding and it is great to meet you all. I am really excited to see so many people. I am 24 years old and I'm an only child. I come from Newcastle, which is in the North of England and a long way away from here. My mother is a teacher and my father works in an office. I finished a degree in Media Studies last year and I'm unemployed at the moment. I want to move to London to find work sometime.

Multiple Select

The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

What is the setting for this passage? ***Select all correct answers.

• in the fall

• late at night

• at school

• Becky's house

Multiple Choice

My name is Lucy

• spalds

• spalding

• spaldings

• spald

Multiple Choice

What streaming service is Hamilton on?

• Friendly

• Hulu

• DIsney +

• Netflix

• Amazon Prime

Multiple Choice

I am _____ years old

• 24

• 23

• 22

• 21

Multiple Choice

The mustard on my ham sandwich tasted terrible! I quickly put it the trashcan and drank a glass of water.

Which word is a synonym for the word terrible?

• great

• weird

• horrible

• funny

Multiple Choice

I come from

• Norwich

• Newport

• Nottingham

• Newcastle

Multiple Choice

When you ask questions while reading it helps you 

• make a choice
• remind you of your life
• dig deeper into the story

Multiple Choice

My mother is a

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Banker

• Teacher

Multiple Choice

"Let's bake a cake for dessert!", said Milan's mom. Milan gathered the sugar, flour, and milk they would need to make the cake.

Which word is a synonym for the word gathered?

• collected

• tasted

• leave

• followed

Multiple Choice

I want to move to

• Liverpool

• Lincoln

• London

• Luton

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

• Birds gather food from the water.

• Raccoons find shade in the trees

• People play in the waves at the shoreline

• Turtles come to shore to lay eggs.

Reading Comprehension Passage 3

Hello, it is nice to see you all. I’m Elaine. I come from Cardiff and it is great to be here to meet you all in Reading. I am 42 years old. I am married to my husband, Richard, and have two children. One son called Andrew who is 18 years old and one daughter who is 16 years old and called Tracy. I work in a supermarket and my husband is a police officer. My son wants to study computing at university while my daughter wants to become a singer.

Multiple Choice

As the roller coaster went down the slope, you could hear Mrs. Horn screaming to get off of the ride.

Which word is a synonym for screaming?

• talking

• crying

• yelling

• eating

Multiple Choice

Elaine lives in

• Newcastle

• Cambridge

• Cardiff

• Birmingham

Multiple Choice

After you make a prediction, it is important to 

• stop reading, because you already know what will happen
• tell others what's going to happen
• read on to see if your predictions are true or not

Multiple Choice

I am ________ years old

• 40

• 41

• 42

• 43

Multiple Choice

I need to clean my room! It is messy because I have clothes and shoes everywhere.

Which word is an antonym for messy?

• clean

• dirty

• pretty

• large

Multiple Choice

My husband's name is

• Richard

• Richie

• Ricky

• Robert

Multiple Choice

I was so nervous. I hadn't seen Abbie in three years, not since my mom got that new job. I remember the day we moved away. Abbie brought me our photograph in a frame . I gave her a necklace with a friendship charm on it. We promised to stay friends forever. Now that I was finally going to see her again. I wondered if we would still like the same kind of things and laugh at the same kind of jokes. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans as we pulled into Abbies driveway.

Why are the narrator's palms sweaty?

• because she is nervous

• because she has a fever

• because she feels sick

• because she doesn't want to move

Multiple Choice

How many children does Elaine have

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Choice

The beautiful princess wore a pink, fluffy gown to the ball.

Which word is an antonym for beautiful?

• ugly

• pretty

• big

• colorful

Multiple Choice

My husband is a

• Police Sergeant

• Swimmer

• Traffic Warden

• Police Officer

Multiple Choice

Making pictures in your mind as you read is an example of________.

• Predicting
• Connecting
• Visualization
• Summarizing

Reading Comprehension Passage 4

Good morning. It is pleasure to meet you. Please let me introduce myself to you. I am Hamid and I come from Pakistan. My home town is Islamabad, the capital city. I am 19 years old and have come to the UK to study English. I will stay here for one year. I want to learn a lot. My family is big. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister. I am the oldest and my sister, the youngest, she is 11 years old. My father works as a government official and my mother is a housewife. I want to learn English so I can get a good job. I do not work as I spend all my time studying.

Multiple Choice

I can ________ the stars and the moon in the night sky.

Which homophone belongs in the sentence?

• sea

• see

Multiple Choice

My name is

• Hamide

• Hamid

• Hamit

• Hamlet

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of paragraph 4?

• Pelicans and seagulls fly along the shoreline at the beach.

• There are many important creatures that live at the beach.

• Turtles must crawl up the shore to lay their eggs.

• Plants and trees growing at the beach are important.

Multiple Choice

I am ______ years old

• 17

• 18

• 19

• 20

Multiple Choice

I hope to get a new _______ phone for my birthday!

Which homophone belongs in the sentence?

• cell

• sell

Multiple Choice

How many siblings does he have

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

Finding something you have in common with a character or thinking about what you are reading reminds you of is the strategy of _______.

• Questioning
• Summarizing the story
• Predicting the future
• Connecting to self

Multiple Choice

My mother is a

• houselady

• housewoman

• housewife

• housemaid

Multiple Choice

"Would you like a __________ of candy?", asked Ms. Page.

Which homophone belongs in the sentence?

• piece

• peace

Multiple Choice

I want to learn

• French

• Spanish

• English

• German

Multiple Choice

Hamilton was our country's first

• Secretary of State

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of Treasury

Multiple Choice

Amore felt proud because her cheer team had _________ the competition.

Which homophone belongs in the sentence?

• won

• one

Multiple Choice

When you think about what might happen next in a story you are using the strategy of____________.

• Questioning
• Summarizing
• Predicting
• Antonym

Multiple Choice

Don't forget to _________ your name on your paper!

Which homophone belongs in the sentence?

• right

• write

Multiple Choice

Which is the main idea of the passage?

• Seagulls eat baby turtles that hatch on the beach

• The water at the beach is undrinkable.

• Beaches are home to many plants and animals.

• Beaches have almost no life.

Multiple Choice

What is comprehension?

• Reading for pleasure

• Reading for understanding

• Something Mrs. McMurray Keeps talking about

• Useless stuff

Multiple Select

Hint: choose two answers

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

When an Independent Reader stumble across an unknown word they should __________

• Ignore it
• Use a dictionary 
• Skip over it
• Use context clues

Multiple Choice

According to the chart after paragraph 2, how many dune daisies has Brianna seen?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 15

Multiple Choice

When you try to figure out what you think will happen in the text. 

• Visualize
• Predict
• Connect
• Clarify

Multiple Choice

What word diverse mean?

• made up of people or things that are different from each other

• made up of people or things that are similar to each other

• having or showing imagination

• a person who comes to a country to live there

Multiple Choice

Create mental (in your mind) images of the settings, characters, and events in the text. 

• Connect
• Visualize
• Clarify
• Evaluate

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from paragraph 3 shows the author's concern for the baby turtles?

• "Turtles swim to shore and crawl onto the beach."

• "They have to go fast, or the seagulls might get them!"

• "There, they lay their eggs in the nests they dig."

• "Then, lots of little turtles will run to the water."

Multiple Choice

When I stumble upon an underlined word that I do not know the meaning to, I should −

• Use context clues from the sentences around the word
• Come up with a definition that I think maybe fits in the sentence

Multiple Choice

I was so nervous. I hadn't seen Abbie in three years, not since my mom got that new job. I remember the day we moved away. Abbie brought me our photograph in a frame . I gave her a necklace with a friendship charm on it. We promised to stay friends forever. Now that I was finally going to see her again. I wondered if we would still like the same kind of things and laugh at the same kind of jokes. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans as we pulled into Abbie's driveway.

The passage gives you enough information to believe that the narrator

• was angry at her mom for making her move.

• had a special friendship with Abbie.

• liked her new school.

• doesn't keep her promises.

Multiple Choice

Being a good reader

• Comes naturally to everyone

• Does not involve any strategies

• Is not important

• involves strategies to help you remember, understand and evaluate

Multiple Choice

The Black Sands of Hawaii

What is the meaning of the word crushed as it is used in this sentence?

"As the waves beat against the ocean's bottom, shells and rocks are crushed into

sand." (paragraph 1)

• smoothed

• shaped

• melted

• pounded

Multiple Choice

Reading Comprehension is

• Answering questions

• Reading fluently

• Listening to the teacher while he reads

• Understanding what we read

Multiple Choice

An person playing a character onstage is called an _______

• actor

• stage

• play

• Broadway

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Questions are _________________.

• Questions that check if we understand what we read.

• Questions that see how fluently we read.

• Questions that see if we're listening to the teacher

• Questions that help us read.

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, what is Hawaii famous for?

• its seashells

• its ocean

• its beaches

• its volcanoes

Multiple Choice

Pre-reading Strategies are _______________.

• Things I can do while reading a story or prompt.

• Things I can do before reading a story or prompt.

• Things I can do after reading a story or prompt.

• Things I should do only when I'm confused

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

To make answering comprehension questions easier we can

• Try and read fluently

• Read the questions first so that we read the story or passage with a purpose.

• Ask a friend

• Read the questions after we're done to try and remember

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word destroys as it is used in this sentence?

"The lava flows downhill and destroys anything in its path." (paragraph 2)

• ruins

• moves

• coves

• restores

Multiple Choice

What are the three reasons an author writes a story/book/article?

• Persuade, Inform, and Explain
• Inform, Persuade, and Entertain

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a music genre in Hamilton the musical?

• Rap

• Hip-hop

• Pop

• Opera

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the least helpful once you realize you do not fully understand what you are reading?

• Try to write down notes and ideas about the text.

• Keep reading.

• Look up unknown words.

• Ask questions.

Multiple Choice

How are black sand and white sand beaches alike?

• Both are made of rock crushed by waves

• You can walk barefoot on both of them.

• Both are formed by volcanoes.

• You can build sandcastles on both of them

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would a good reader most likely do to monitor comprehension?

• Avoid text that is too difficult.

• Multi-task during reading.

• Visualize scenes and events in the text.

• Taking notes from every paragraph of the text.

Multiple Choice

I was so nervous. I hadn't seen Abbie in three years, not since my mom got that new job. I remember the day we moved away. Abbie brought me our photograph in a frame . I gave her a necklace with a friendship charm on it. We promised to stay friends forever. Now that I was finally going to see her again. I wondered if we would still like the same kind of things and laugh at the same kind of jokes. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans as we pulled into Abbie's driveway.

The narrator will feel happy if -

• Abbie is not home.

• Abbie has changed a lot.

• she gets to move again.

• she and Abbie still get along.

Multiple Choice

Background knowledge is necessary to...

• make connections

• make predictions

• make inferences

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following belongs in the empty box?

• The lava rock is crushed into black sand.

• The lava flows downhill.

• The lava pours out of Earth's core.

• The lava reaches the ocean.

Multiple Choice

Scheme and prior knowledge are other terms for...

• Background Knowledge

• Questions

• Comprehension

• Common Knowledge

Multiple Choice

How does Miranda think that Alexander Hamilton and people who come to the U.S. today are similar?

• Miranda thinks that both have worked hard to overcome obstacles.

• Miranda thinks that both have created opportunities for non-White actors.

• Miranda thinks that both have changed the face of American theater.

• Miranda thinks that both have shared an imaginative retelling of the nation's founding.

Multiple Choice

You should back up and reread when you...

• Don't know a word

• Don't understand the text

• Don't remember what you have read

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from paragraph 4 best shows why black sand beaches can be

dangerous?

• "Unlike white sand beaches, there are few seashells on a black sand beach."

• "People can burn their feet if they walk on black sand without shoes."

• "Many people visit the black sand beaches, but most come to look and not to

  touch!"

• "And there are not many people building sandcastles or playing in the surf."

Multiple Choice

Monitoring comprehension means...

• Thinking about school

• Thinking about the text

• Thinking about your homework

• Thinking about your friends

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Context clues refer to...

• The words directly before and after an unknown word/phrase

• The sentences before and after an unknown word/phrase

• The title

• The characters

Multiple Choice

Which is the main idea of the passage?

• The force of the ocean is responsible for creating beaches.

• Black sand beaches are a special part of Hawaii.

• White sand beaches are more fun than black sand beaches.

• Hawaiians are negatively affected by volcanoes.

Multiple Choice

What did Lin-Manuel Miranda want to make sure happened in every production of the show?

• He wanted the show to mirror the way the country looks today.

• He wanted every show to be perfect.

• He wanted the actors to know everything about Alexander Hamilton.

• He wanted to find actor that looked just like the characters.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the photograph in the passage?

• to show that no one plays on black sand beaches

• to show an example of a black sand beach

• to show how black sand beaches are made

• to show the trees that grow on black sand beaches

Multiple Choice

The legend of Santa Clause started with stories about a fourth-century bishop. This bishop, Nicholas, was said to be kind, generous, and fond of children. In one story, Nicholas threw a bag of coins down the chimney of a needy family. Long after his death, Nicholas was named a saint. On his saint's day in December, Dutch children would place their shoes by the family hearth, hoping that St. Nicholas would leave treats in them. The Dutch called the saint "Sinter Klass." When Dutch colonists settled in America, they continued this tradition. "Sinter Klass" became known as Santa Claus.

What legend started the Dutch tradition of placing shoes by the family heart?

• Nicholas living in the fourth century

• Nicholas throwing a ball of coins down the chimney

• Nicholas being named a saint

• the Dutch settling in America

Multiple Choice

Which best describes how paragraphs 1 and 3 are related?

• They show the similarities and differences in how white and black sand beaches

  are made.

• They show that more force is needed to create a black sand beach than a white

  sand beach.

• They show that lava is necessary to create sand for beaches.

• They show how shells play an important part in the creation of sand.

Multiple Choice

The Article states:

One of Miranda's goals is to create opportunities for non-White actors in leading roles. "If I want to play the main guy, I have found, I have to write it," he told The New Yorker.

In this passage, the word opportunities means __________.

• chances to do something

• stories about history

• non-leading roles

• different types of songs

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

What was one of Miranda's goals for Hamilton the Musical?

• To create opportunities for non-White actors in leading roles.

• To find white actors to play the white characters.

• To encourage people around the world to not be racist.

• To play the main character in the play

Multiple Choice

The legend of Santa Clause started with stories about a fourth-century bishop. This bishop, Nicholas, was said to be kind, generous, and fond of children. In one story, Nicholas threw a bag of coins down the chimney of a needy family. Long after his death, Nicholas was named a saint. On his saint's day in December, Dutch children would place their shoes by the family hearth, hoping that St. Nicholas would leave treats in them. The Dutch called the saint "Sinter Klass." When Dutch colonists settled in America, they continued this tradition. "Sinter Klass" became known as Santa Claus.

Which one of these is an opinion?

• Life would be dull without without Santa Claus.

• Nicholas was named a saint.

• The Dutch children placed their shoes on the heart.

• The name "Sinter Klass" became Santa Claus.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of "Hamilton Changes the Face of Theater"?

• The Broadway musical Hamilton mixes American history with a few rap battles.

• The Broadway musical Hamilton tells the stories of poor teenagers living in America today.

• Hamilton's racially diverse cast shows that storytelling goes beyond skin color.

• Hamilton's soundtrack blends hip-hop and other types of music to rack up many awards.

Multiple Choice

The legend of Santa Clause started with stories about a fourth-century bishop. This bishop, Nicholas, was said to be kind, generous, and fond of children. In one story, Nicholas threw a bag of coins down the chimney of a needy family. Long after his death, Nicholas was named a saint. On his saint's day in December, Dutch children would place their shoes by the family hearth, hoping that St. Nicholas would leave treats in them. The Dutch called the saint "Sinter Klass." When Dutch colonists settled in America, they continued this tradition. "Sinter Klass" became known as Santa Claus.

The passage would be considered -

• science fiction

• historical fiction

• nonfiction

• fantasy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not something that special about Hamilton the Musical?

• The cast of Hamilton has people of color in leading roles.

• Hamilton tells American history with a blend of hip-hop, R&B, pop, jazz, and Broadway.

• The musical's diverse casting is opening doors for people of color.

• It is a Broadway play about one of the Founding Fathers.

Multiple Choice

One day, just as the leaves were beginning to change color, Rip Van Winkle walked through the woods and up the mountains. By early afternoon he found himself on one of the highest points of the Catskill Mountains. By late afternoon Rip was tired and panting, so he found a spot with a beautiful view where he could lay down and rest. Through an opening in the trees, Rip could see miles and miles of lower country and rich woodland. In the distance he could vie the mighty Hudson River. It was moving calmly along its course, showing reflections of the soft white clouds in the sky.

What part of a story does this passage tell about?

• the setting

• the plot

• the conflict

• the characters

Multiple Choice

One day, just as the leaves were beginning to change color, Rip Van Winkle walked through the woods and up the mountains. By early afternoon he found himself on one of the highest points of the Catskill Mountains. By late afternoon Rip was tired and panting, so he found a spot with a beautiful view where he could lay down and rest. Through an opening in the trees, Rip could see miles and miles of lower country and rich woodland. In the distance he could vie the mighty Hudson River. It was moving calmly along its course, showing reflections of the soft white clouds in the sky.

How do you think Rip feels about where he is?

• He thinks it is exciting.

• He thinks it is annoying.

• He thinks it is peaceful.

• He thinks it is dangerous.

Multiple Choice

One day, just as the leaves were beginning to change color, Rip Van Winkle walked through the woods and up the mountains. By early afternoon he found himself on one of the highest points of the Catskill Mountains. By late afternoon Rip was tired and panting, so he found a spot with a beautiful view where he could lay down and rest. Through an opening in the trees, Rip could see miles and miles of lower country and rich woodland. In the distance he could vie the mighty Hudson River. It was moving calmly along its course, showing reflections of the soft white clouds in the sky.

Where in a story would you most likely find this passage?

• near the beginning

• in the middle

• near the end

• in the table of contents

Multiple Choice

One day, just as the leaves were beginning to change color, Rip Van Winkle walked through the woods and up the mountains. By early afternoon he found himself on one of the highest points of the Catskill Mountains. By late afternoon Rip was tired and panting, so he found a spot with a beautiful view where he could lay down and rest. Through an opening in the trees, Rip could see miles and miles of lower country and rich woodland. In the distance he could vie the mighty Hudson River. It was moving calmly along its course, showing reflections of the soft white clouds in the sky.

At what time of year does this passage take place?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

Multiple Choice

1. Katie jumped out of bed when she realized the sun was shining bright through her window. Everyone was already gone! She quickly got dressed, brushed her teeth, and grabbed her book bag. When she got to school she was completely out of breath and the class was already at specials.

What can you infer about Katie?

• Katie over slept and was late to the movies.

• Katie over slept and was late to school.

• Katie over slept and was late for church.

• Katie over slept and was late to friend's house.

Multiple Choice

Luis was super excited to go out and play. His mom told him to be sure he was dressed for the weather. Luis went and got his boots, a coat, hat, and gloves. This season was his favorite. Finally, he went to the shed to get his brand new red sled.

What season is it?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

Multiple Choice

Riley rushed home from school on Friday. He slammed his door closed, trying to figure out what he was going to do. He took the envelope out of his backpack and decided he would throw it away. Surely, no one will ask about it. He knew this could get him in HUGE trouble if his mom saw it!

Why is Riley mad?

• Riley's report card wasn't very good.

• Riley got a love note from a girl.

• Riley got a positive note from Ms. Miller.

• Riley got a thank you note from his teacher.

Multiple Choice

When Rena got home from Aliyah's house all the lights in the house were off. She went and turned on the light switch, but the lights wouldn't come on. Then, she went to the kitchen to make some popcorn, but the microwave wouldn't work. After that, she went to watch TV but she couldn't turn it on. The house was getting darker as the night went on. Rena's mom decided it was time to get out the candles so there was some light in the house.

What's going on at Rena's house?

• Rena went to the wrong light switch.

• Rena's power is out.

• The batteries are out in Rena's house.

• Rena is in a haunted house.

Multiple Choice

Andy’s dog was covered in mud. Andy’s mom was very upset and told him he needed to help clean up before he could go play.

The next time Andy took the dog for a walk he made sure the dog stayed clean.

The reader can conclude...

• Andy wished he didn't have a dog.

• Andy learned to be responsible enough to keep the dog out of puddles.

• Andy loved taking his dog for a walk.

• Andy's mom wanted to get him another dog.

Multiple Choice

The marching band looked amazing on the football field. Each member played their instruments perfectly. The audience loved the performance.

The reader can conclude...

• The band must have practiced a lot.

• The football field was very big.

• The audience was full of parents.

• More people wanted to join the band.