Unit 1 Review B

Read the sentence.

The hot chocolate was a nice treat today.

Which is the best way to revise this sentence using descriptive detail and sensory words?

• Today was very cold, so the hot chocolate tasted extra yummy.

• The hot chocolate tasted good because it was warm and the day was cold.

• The steaming mug of rich hot chocolate was a soothing treat on this snowy day.

Which event from chapter 7 of Holes is related as a flashback?

• Stanley’s grandfather falling in love with Myra Menke

• Stanley’s shovel not making a dent on the ground

Read this excerpt from Holes.

He had no sailing experience, but the ship’s captain signed him aboard. The captain could see that Elya was a man of great strength. Not everybody could carry a full-grown pig up the side of a mountain.

It wasn’t until the ship had cleared the harbor and was heading out across the Atlantic that he suddenly remembered his promise to carry Madame Zeroni up the mountain. He felt terrible.

What information does this flashback provide about Elya?

• Elya is terribly afraid of Madame Zeroni’s curse.

• Elya did not intend to break his promise to Madame Zeroni.

• Elya does not care what happened to Madame Zeroni.

Read the following sentence.

In comparison to the heavy suitcase that Michael had been dragging through the airport earlier in the day, this smaller bag felt quite light.

What is the correct part of speech for the word light as it is used in this sentence?

• adjective

• noun

• adverb

Use context to determine the best meaning of “strong” in the sentence.

The new second baseman is weak at bat, but he's a strong fielder.

What does the word “strong” mean in the sentence?

• especially able

• courageous

• physically powerful

Which is one characteristic of "Meeting Julia" that makes it a personal narrative?

• It focuses on a story about one person.

• It is told from one character's point of view.

• It is written in the first person.

Which sentence from "In with the New" includes a stated character trait?

• "To brighten the mood, Samantha folded her napkin and crammed it on her head so she looked a bit like Curious George wearing a pirate hat."

• "Samantha made a lot of jokes. Some of them were bad, but she made them from kindness. She made them to make people feel better."

Read the excerpt from "In with the New."

She remembered staring into her closet on the morning of her first day at Central Middle School. "Why don't you wear your green and purple layered T-shirt?" her mom had suggested, seeing that Samantha looked overwhelmed.

Samantha picked up the shirt and then put it down. "I do like that one," she explained, "but it's a little bright, and I don't want to stand out. Today I only want to blend."

What does the reader learn about Samantha from this flashback?

• Samantha was looking forward to her first day at school.

• Samantha was worried about her first day of school.

Read the excerpt from "In with the New."

Then she looked down and spotted neon purple sport shoes. "Wow, that’s a brave footwear choice," she said. "I think this new girl is somebody we want to know." Kim and Kyla nodded as Samantha got up from the lunch table, walked over, and introduced herself.

Which of Samantha's character traits is implied in this excerpt?

• She is funny.

• She is friendly

Which excerpt from "Meeting Julia" shows why the narrator wants to find a pen pal?

• I thought it would be fun to communicate with people all over the country and learn new things about other places.

• We write e-mails to each other almost every day and call each other every other weekend.

• I agreed, but I secretly thought I could get them to change their minds about the meeting.