The Fish Story - District Assessment Review

Read "The Fish Story" by Mary Lou Brooks.

• I'm ready to answer the questions for this story now.

• I'll just guess.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Reading Comprehension #1

The conflict, or problem, begins when Ernie ---

• A. forgets to feed Jaws.

• B. mows over ten tomato plants.

• C. finds Jaws floating on top of the water.

• D. meets the bensons when they return from vacation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Reading Comprehension #2

What event happens first in the story?

• F. Ernie has a nightmare about the shark from the movie Jaws.

• G. Ernie runs to the pet store to buy a new fish.

• H. Ernie learns how the fish got his name.

• J. The Bensons go away for their vacation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Reading Comprehension #3

The setting of the story is ---

• A. the Bensons' vacation home.

• B. a neighborhood.

• C. a fishing village.

• D. a local pet store.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reading Comprehension #4

In the climax, or turning poin, of the story ---

• F. Ernie goes downstairs to see Mrs. Benson and "face the music."

• G. the new fish stares at Ernie.

• H. Ernie dreams about "the shark from Jaws."

• J. the weeds Ernie pulled up "turned out to be flowers."

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Reading Comprehension #5

After Ernie buys the fish, he faces a new conflict because ---

• A. he feels guilty about replacing Jaws.

• B. the new fish doesn't look like Jaws.

• C. he is sorry he took the job at the Bensons.

• D. he wants to keep the new fish for himself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reading Comprehension #6

In the beginning of the story, the reader learns that Ernie ---

• F. does not want to work when he grows up.

• G. has messed up several jobs.

• H. would like to go on a vacation.

• J. loves to take care of fish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Reading Comprehension #7

During what time of year does the story take place?

• A. Fall

• B. Spring

• C. Summer

• D. Winter

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reading Comprehension #8

You can infer that Mrs. Benson dreads telling the twins that the goldfish dies because they might ---

• F. refuse to believe her.

• G. figure it out for themselves.

• H. get upset at the news.

• J. blame Ernie for its death.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Reading Comprehension #9

When does Ernie run to the pet store?

• A. When he sees the Bensons returning.

• B. The day before the Bensons return.

• C. As soon as he finds Jaws dead.

• D. After Mrs. Benson pays him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2