"The Circuit" Comprehension Check

"The Circuit" is a story about the narrator's...

• experience as a migrant farm worker

• conflicts with his family members

• failed attempts to find work

• visit to the United States

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Panchito feel about moving?

• living in one place would be boring

• dislikes constantly moving from place to place

• enjoys moving but dislikes work

• doesn't mind moving from place to place

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Mr. Lema do that causes Panchito to feel dizzy?

• asks him to read from an English book

• tells him to introduce himself

• suggests that he is in the wrong classroom

• gives a test Panchito knows nothing about

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do Panchito and Roberto react to the school bus?

• they watch the bus wistfully

• the climb on board

• they shout and make faces

• they run away and hide

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the constant in Panchito's life?

• his teacher

• his house

• his school

• his family

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which word is closest in meaning to instinctively?

• without thinking

• full of happines

• with peace

• sadly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of enthusiastically?

• Lori greeted her mother's visitors with a timid smile.

• Mike didn't hesitate to volunteer for the basketball team.

• Nikki offered us the first taste of her fresh-baked muffins.

• Orlando puzzled over the algebra problem but finally solved it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If a new student hesitantly approaches you in the hallway, he most likely

• sticks out his hand boldly

• moves slowly and a bit shyly

• eagerly offers to share something

• thoughtlessly pushes past you

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

"When he finally chose the Carcanchita, he checked it thoroughly before driving it out of the car lot. He examined every inch of the car."

Papa most likely...

• proceeds carefully in important matters

• pretends to know more than he does

• is overly trusting of others

• loves all kinds of cars

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Which sentence most helps the reader understand that Panchito likes to learn?

• "Suddenly I felt even more the weight of hours, days, weeks, and months of work"

• "We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school"

• "During recess I went into the rest room and opened my English book to page 125"

• "I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1