Nothing Holds me back(Tone and Comprehension Quiz)

Noah says, “Just because I’m blind doesn’t mean I’m different from any sighted person. There is just one thing that’s different about us in the physical sense— can’t see a thing!” Which best describes Noah’s attitude in this quote?

• Noah is angry that people underestimate him.

• Noah is self-conscious about being perceived as different from sighted people.

• Noah is positive and humorous because he doesn’t view being blind as something that holds him back

• Noah is frustrated by the challenges that blindness can present.

Which DOES NOT convey that author Kristin Lewis is sympathetic to the challenges blindness can present?

• “Just imagine: How would you navigate through your day without being able to see?”

• “Noah has experienced his fair share of bullying and exclusion for no other reason than the fact that he is blind.”

• “Perhaps toughest of all for Noah has been dealing with classmates who haven’t always been kind.”

• “Noah has been running cross-country since before kindergarten.”

In the sidebar on page 8, the section “Ask Me Questions” includes the phrases “it’s OK,” “ask away,” and “quite frankly, I love it.” These phrases

• warn readers to be careful not to ask rude questions.

• reassure readers that asking questions is not offensive.

• reveal Noah’s frustration with people who are afraid to ask questions.

• reflect Noah’s disappointment about being left out

Which of the following details should definitely be included in a summary of the article?

• A 10K is a 6.2-mile-long race

• Braille was developed in 1824.

• The name of Noah’s boat is Noah’s Ark.

• Noah lost his sight at birth.

What is the main purpose of the section “A World Without Sight”?

• to help readers visualize the layout of Noah’s school building

• to explain how technology for the blind has advanced in recent years

• to help readers understand some of the challenges Noah faces and how he deals with them

• to teach readers about birth defects

On page 6, Kristin Lewis writes that Noah is “a gifted boat racer.” From context clues, you can conclude that gifted most closely means

• speedy

• heroic

• talented

• fearless

Lewis writes that “reading Braille has been key for Noah.” She means that reading Braille has been

• difficult.

• extremely important.

• interesting.

• totally pointless.

Lewis likely wrote this article to___________. (Choose TWO answers.)

• help correct misconceptions about blindness

• teach readers about the latest audio description technology

• share an inspiring story of a teen who overcomes unique challenges

• explain the causes of blindness

The article supports the idea that

• blind people aren’t able to do the same things sighted people do.

• people are always kind to those who are different from them

• your attitude has a large effect on what you can and cannot accomplish.

• there is no written language for blind people.