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After Twenty Years Comprehension Questions

Authored by Heather Magnotti

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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After Twenty Years Comprehension Questions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

50 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best describes "Silky" Bob's reason for returning to New York City?

He has come to see his dying mother.

He is trying to avoid being arrested.

He is meeting a girlfriend.

He is hoping to meet an old friend.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

50 sec • 1 pt

Which quote from the story supports Bob's reason for returning to New York City?

"The West if a pretty big proposition."

"It takes the West to put a razor edge on him."

"His scarf pin was a large diamond."

"We agreed that night we would meet here again."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

50 sec • 1 pt

Why is the scene where Bob lights a match important?

Is is when the police officer(Jimmy) recognizes Bob as a criminal.

It lets readers know that he smokes.

It shows that the story takes place at night.

It increases the suspense and adds mystery.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What makes Bob stand out?

He has a limp.
He has a small white scar.
He has a large Roman nose.
He is very tall.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Bob's detailed explanation to the first police officer about his presence in the door way suggests-

he feels guilty about not staying in touch with his old friend
The police officer immediately recognizes him as a wanted criminal
he is afraid of getting in trouble with the police
he likes to talk about his past

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

50 sec • 1 pt

Bob feels that his old friend Jimmy Wells is a -

real genius

true friend

go-getter, always making clever deals

annoying person

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jimmy Wells is a-

police officer in uniform
criminal
plainclothes police officer
restaurant owner

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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