Off and Running Story Test

What genre is the story "Off and Running"?

• Science fiction

• Realistic fiction

• Non-fiction

• Tall tale

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

Where is the setting of this story?

• In the desert

• At school

• In Japan

• At Rudy's house

Who is the main character in the story "Off and Running"?

• Miata

• Rudy

• Carlos

• Mrs. Castillo

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why is Miata nervous at the beginning of the story?

• She is late for school

• She has lost her homework

• She is getting ready to give a speech

• She is confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

What do the ideas in Miata's speech reveal about her motives in running for president?

• That she just wants to do fun things and not improve the school.

• She wants the schools to look nicer so it's a pleasing place to learn.

• She wants to do the same things as Rudy.

• She doesn't care what happens in the election.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the difference in the way Miata and Rudy gives their speeches?

• Rudy's language is more formal.

• Miata's language is more formal.

• Miata's language is more informal.

• Miata is very confident during her speech.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.RI.5.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.SL.5.6

Miata does not feel confident during her speech, what is one reason she feels this way?

• Not very many people are applauding her.

• Everyone is holding up signs for her.

• Ana is not listening to her.

• The crowd is shouting her name.

How do you know that Miata is sad after she gets home from school?

• She runs home to watch t.v.

• She goes in to her room and shuts the door.

• She calls Ana.

• She has ice cream with her dad.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why does Miata's dad play a trick on her?

• He wants to scare her.

• He wants her to run away.

• He wants to make her mad.

• He wants to cheer her up.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does Miata feel at the end of the story?

• Satisfied if she wins or loses

• Mad

• Confused

• Nervous

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2