Reading Wonders Unit 1 Week 1 Selection Test

Section 1: Vocabulary Test

The word nervously means

• in a sad manner.

• in a slow manner.

• in a happy manner.

• in an uneasy manner.

What does the word peered mean?

• looked up

• looked away

• looked quickly

• looked closely

What does the word afraid mean?

• bold

• calm

• scared

• strong

If you rescue someone, you

• include someone in an activity.

• save someone from danger.

• help someone with a chore.

• bring someone a gift.

The word perfectly means

• once in a while.

• really new.

• past due.

• just right.

What does the word secret mean?

• old

• perfect

• private

• stolen

Read the dictionary entry below.

• Verb: need others
• Verb: get help from

Which of the following words is defined in the entry above?

• hope

• depend

• enjoy

• pretend

What does the word actions mean?

• doing things

• thinking things

• remembering things

• knowing things

Section 2: Comprehension

At the beginning of the story, why is Mouse covering himself with leaves?

• He falls and hurts his foot.

• He wants to take a nap.

• He is hiding from Snake.

• He is hiding from Hedgehog.

Why is Mouse afraid of Snake?

• Snake is mean.

• Mouse knows that Snake is hungry.

• Mouse things Snake is mad at him.

• He was told that snakes are dangerous to mice.