Reading Comprehension (Selections: The Stray & Going West)

What character trait do Devonne's actions show in the first paragraph?

• curiosity

• patience

• playfulness

• unhappiness

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the line "Devonne,I don't have time for this right now" reveal about Devonne's mother?

• She is busy

• She is bored

• She is angry

• She is excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is MOST LIKELY the kitten's motivation for hiding and hissing at Devonne at the beginning of the story?

• It is tired.

• It wants to play.

• It is angry.

• It is frightened of people.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How do the kitten and Devonne's sister Monique change in the same way at the end of the story?

• They both become more afraid.

• They both become less afraid.

• They both become more responsible.

• They both become less responsible.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

From what point of view is the story told?

• mostly from the kitten's perspective

• mostly from Monique's perspective

• mostly from Devonne's perspective

• equally from all characters' perspectives

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the theme of the passage?

• Never take unnecessary risks.

• Some dreams are worth the sacrifice.

• Fathers and sons sometimes don't get along.

• Life is better in the west than it is in the east.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is going on the Oregon Trail such a big step for John's family?

• They have to travel with strangers.

• It is a very difficult and dangerous trail.

• They have to buy supplies for the trail.

• Part of the trail goes over the prairie.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Based on the passage,what can you infer about John?

• He will be glad his family moved west.

• His father will regret taking him hunting.

• His relationship with his mother will become strained.

• He will never forgive his father for moving the family west.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

This passage is best described as historical fiction because it___________

• includes realistic dialogue

• illustrates how family members get along.

• has fictional elements like setting,plot and characters.

• describes events that happened during a real period in history.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9