HMH Module 2 Assessment

HMH Module 2 Assessment Practice

For practice!

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences from Scene 1.

“ I declare that Spring shall be banned! No more flowers, no more sunshine! I will not allow this season to disrupt my kingdom!"

Which word means the same as banned as it is used above?

• endorsed
• accepted
• prohibited
• allowed

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences from Scene 1.

(The stage is set in the grand palace of King Bartholomew. There are banners hanging with the emblem of the kingdom. The throne is at the center. King Bartholomew sits on his throne, looking displeased.)

What does this suggest about the setting in these sentences?

• The setting is a marketplace, reflecting a bustling community.
• The setting is a simple cottage, suggesting a humble lifestyle.
• The setting is a battlefield, indicating a time of war.
• The setting is a grand and formal royal palace, indicating a sense of authority and potential conflict.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences from Scene 3.

Mother Nature: (gently) King Bartholomew, do you not see? By banning Spring, you have upset the balance of nature.

Why does Mother Nature say this?

• She thinks the King is awful.

• She wants to complain to the people.

• She says this to explain the King's wrongdoings.

• She thinks King Bartholomew is too powerful.

Multiple Select

Which three characters have dialogue in Scene 3?

Choose MORE than 1 Answer

• Mother Nature

• The Bard

• Chloe

• King Bartholomew

Open Ended

How do Scenes 1 and 6 fit into the plot of the play? Use details from the play to support your answer

The Secret Adventure in the Enchanted Garden

1. believed in mystical creatures, while Max was a practical boy who thought such things were just stories. One sunny afternoon, they stumbled across an ancient map that promised to lead them to a hidden treasure in the skies.

2. “Look at this!” Lily exclaimed, her eyes sparkling like the stars. “It says we need to find the flying ship of the Sky Pirates!”

3. Max rolled his eyes. “Flying ships? That sounds ridiculous. Ships can’t fly, Lily. It’s just a silly tale.”

4. But Lily was determined. “What if we find it? Imagine sailing through the clouds and meeting magical creatures!”

5. With a sigh, Max reluctantly agreed to follow her. After hours of searching, they reached a tall cliff overlooking a shimmering lake. Suddenly, out of the mist, a magnificent flying ship appeared, its sails billowing like fluffy clouds. It looked like something straight out of a storybook!

6. As they approached, a strange creature with scales that glimmered like diamonds floated down to meet them. “Welcome, young adventurers! I am Zephyr, the guardian of the skies. Do you seek treasure?” it asked in a voice as smooth as silk.

7. Lily’s heart raced with excitement. “Yes! We want to explore the skies and find the treasure!”

8. Max, however, was skeptical. “This can’t be real. You’re just a figment of our imagination,” he muttered, crossing his arms.

9. Zephyr chuckled softly. “Belief is a powerful thing, young one. If you do not believe, you will never see the wonders of the world.”

10. As they climbed aboard the ship, the sails caught the wind, and they soared into the sky. The view was breathtaking—clouds floated beneath them like cotton candy, and the sun painted the sky in shades of orange and pink. Lily laughed joyfully, while Max’s eyes widened in awe.

11. Suddenly, a dark storm cloud appeared, swirling around them like a giant, angry beast. The ship rocked violently, and Max screamed, “We’re going to fall!”

12. Lily clutched the railing, her heart pounding. “We have to believe in Zephyr! He can help us!”

13. With a deep breath, Max closed his eyes and whispered, “Okay, I believe.” Just then, Zephyr flew around the ship, calming the storm with a wave of his tail.

14. As the skies cleared, Max opened his eyes and gasped. “It worked! You really are amazing!”

15. Finally, they spotted a sparkling treasure chest floating on a cloud. Inside were crystals that shone like stars and a map to even more wonders. Max smiled, realizing that maybe there was magic in the world after all.

16. As they sailed back to the village, Max and Lily knew they would always cherish their adventure in the sky. They had faced their fears and discovered that believing in the mystical could lead to the most incredible journeys.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentences from paragraph 6.

 “Welcome, young adventurers! I am Zephyr, the guardian of the skies. Do you seek treasure?” it asked in a voice as smooth as silk.

Why does the author compare “silk” to “a voice”?

• To indicate the voice is as fragile as silk.
• To suggest the voice is rough and harsh.
• To illustrate the smooth and pleasant quality of the voice.
• To emphasize the loudness of the voice.

Multiple Choice

Why does Lily clutch the railing in paragraph 12?

• Lily clutches the railing to take a picture of the view.
• Lily clutches the railing due to fear from the storm.
• Lily clutches the railing because she is excited about the treasure.
• Lily clutches the railing to steady herself while talking to Max.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from paragraph 8.

Max rolled his eyes. “Flying ships? That sounds ridiculous. Ships can’t fly, Lily. It’s just a silly tale.”

What do Max's words to Lily show about Max?

• He is ready for an adventure.

• He loves flying.

• He is skeptical of this adventure.

• He is supportive and encouraging.

Multiple Choice

How does Zephyr help the kids?

• Zephyr distracts the kids with stories.
• Zephyr guides and protects them during their adventure.

• Zephyr gives the kids treasure maps.
• Zephyr teaches the kids how to fly.

Multiple Choice

The Curious Case of Tommy's Unusual Traits

1. Tommy was a curious boy who love learning about how people and animals inherit different characteristic. 2. His science class was studying traits, and he notice something strange about hisself and his family. 3. Tommy's mom have brown hair, but his dad's hair was blonde. Interestingly, Tommy gots red hair that was neither brown or blonde! 4. He learned that some trait is inherited from parents, like eye color and hair type, while other trait can be acquired through experiences. 5. Tommy remember how his grandpa always wear glasses after years of reading, which was an acquired trait. He wonder about the different ways living things can develop unique features, excited to share his new knowledges with his classmates and explore the fascinating world of genetic and learned characteristics.

What is the correct way to write sentence 3?

• Tommy's mom has brown hair, but his dad's hair is blonde.

• Tommy's mom has brown hair, but his dad's hair are blonde.

• Tommy's moms has brown hair, but his dad's hair is blonde.

Multiple Choice

The Curious Case of Tommy's Unusual Traits

1. Tommy was a curious boy who love learning about how people and animals inherit different characteristic. 2. His science class was studying traits, and he notice something strange about hisself and his family. 3. Tommy's mom have brown hair, but his dad's hair was blonde. Interestingly, Tommy gots red hair that was neither brown or blonde! 4. He learned that some trait is inherited from parents, like eye color and hair type, while other trait can be acquired through experiences. 5. Tommy remember how his grandpa always wear glasses after years of reading, which was an acquired trait. He wonder about the different ways living things can develop unique features, excited to share his new knowledges with his classmates and explore the fascinating world of genetic and learned characteristics.

What change should be made in sentence 5?

• remember to remembers

  wear to wears

• remember to remembered

  wear to wore

• remember to remembering

  wear to wearing