"Golden Glass" Comprehension Quiz

"He was thinning out, becoming angular and clumsy,.."

Based on the context clues above, the word "angular" means

• attractive

• bony

• shy

• chubby

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"This had been their silent communion, the steady presence of love that flowed regularly, daily--food."

The word "communion" means

• deep understanding

• hatred

• silence

• means of communication

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"The sides were sharp, the cuts, were slow and meticulous."

Based on the context clues, the word "meticulous" means

• very careful and precise

• very lousy and rushed

• very sharp and dangerous

• very mysterious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The following words and phrases are used to characterize Ted EXCEPT

• clumsy

• old man seriousness

• curly golden hair

• warm and affectionate

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does food represent to Ted?

• his closeness to his mother

• his independence

• his sense of humor

• his excellent taste for food

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What line in the story suggests that Ted may change his mind about the fort?

• "I'll build it by the redwoods, in the cypress trees. Okay?"

• "It was pretty dark out there and he wondered if he'd meant what he'd said."

• "He began to look at the shapes of the trees, where the limbs were solid, where a space was provided."

• "...I won't come in for anything, not even food. Okay?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What do you learn about Ted and Vida's relationship from the dialogues? (SELECT TWO)

• Vida is understanding but still makes rules for Ted.

• Ted disrespects his mother and father.

• Ted is still obedient to his mother.

• Vida does not like taking care of [her] children.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is something Ted and Vida both have in common?

• They both like building a fort.

• They both like cooking outdoors.

• They both like the moon.

• They both like camping out.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How has Ted changed towards the end of the story?

• At the end of the story, Ted becomes brave enough to sleep in the fort on his own.

• At the end of the story, Ted learns how to cook really well.

• At the end of the story, Ted becomes brave enough to stay for another month in the fort.

• At the end of the story, Ted loses interest in stained glass.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the stained glass mean to Ted?

• Ted is coming to terms with his need for independence.

• Ted is starting to realize that he is not good in making stained glass.

• Ted is starting to realize his love for the outdoors.

• Ted is coming to terms with his need for his father's love.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3