4th grade Eng SOL Released Test 2007-Passage 1

Which of these is the best summary for this story?

• Maria earns money to buy a book by working for Ms. Branson.

• Maria’s mother always knows what is best for Maria.

• Maria decides to walk dogs for Ms. Branson.

• Maria’s mother finds Maria a job.

When Maria sighs in paragraph 6, she is feeling —

• bored

• pleased

• disappointed

• certain

In paragraph 8, Ms. Branson is described as —

• curious

• mean

• ashamed

• uneasy

In paragraph 10, why does Maria’s mom offer to go with her to Ms. Branson’s house?

• She worries Maria is too young.

• She thinks Maria is afraid of dogs.

• She feels Maria is uncomfortable.

• She knows Maria will get lost.

In paragraph 11, what does Maria discover about Ms. Branson?

• She is as mean as everyone says.

• She is wise and peaceful.

• She is as loud as everyone says.

• She is kind and thoughtful.

As it is used in paragraph 11, what does the word relieved mean?

• rested

• comforted

• rushed

• corrected

If the author included information about where Maria took the dogs for a walk, in which paragraph would it best fit?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

After the story, what will Maria do next?

• Take Ms. Branson to the store

• Collect cans in the neighborhood

• Help Marcus Jones mow lawn

• Buy the book in the window