Year of the Rat Comprehension Test

What does Dad most likely mean in the beginning of the story when he says he will turn into a snowman on his way to work?

• He will wear many layers of clothing to stay warm.

• He will not be able to move because he is so cold.

• He will play in the snow with the main character.

• He will be covered in many layers of snow.

What is the authors purpose for writing The Year of the Rat?

• To persuade others to become authors and illustrators

• To share a folktale about Chinese culture

• To inspire others to be brave and stand up for what they believe in

• To inform readers about Chinese heritage

What is the genre for the story The Year of the Rat

• Fantasy Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Non-Fiction

• Informational

What does the word talent most likely mean as it is used in the story?

• Hope

• Idea

• Plan

• Skill

Why does Dad most likely tell the main character the story about the philosophers and the orange fish?

• To teach her how to make good choices

• To warn her about the difficulty she will face in life

• To explain that she knows herself better than anyone else

• To show her how there can be different opinions about the same topic

How does the main character show that she is strong like a tiger?

• She corrects the way Becky says the name of a classmate.

• She works with Becky and Charlotte on the panda project.

• She makes plans for when her friends Melody comes to visit.

• She does not know if she wants to be an author and illustrator.

What is a main theme of the story?

• It is not difficult to choose your career.

• You have to practice in order to get better at something.

• Being brave means doing things you are uncomfortable with.

• You have to complete projects by yourself if you want them done correctly.

What might the word misuse mean

• To use again

• Not use

• To use wrongly

• To use before

Resolutions are -

• Promises to do or not do something

• To think carefully about something

• To be unsure about something

• To treat others unfairly

What is another word for relying?

• Depending

• Forgiving

• Forgetting

• Supplying