I Want to Ride Comprehension Quiz

Using evidence from the text, explain how you know that this is a realist fiction text.

You must use at least 2 details from the story to support your reasoning.

Look on page 2 of the story. List 3 details that support the fact that Ariela LOVES horses. Do not include the first sentence where she says she loves horses. What other details does the author include to support the idea that she loves horses.

Who helped Ariela make a plan to achieve her goal of getting horse riding lessons?

• her mom

• her brother

• Ms. Miller

• Mrs. Murphy

Choose all the reasons that were revealed in the text that Ariela's mom did not want to let her to take riding lessons.

• she was too young

• it cost too much money

• she was not responsible enough

• her mom was worried she would get hurt

Who was Ariela's unexpected ally?

• her mom

• Ms. Miler

• Sasha

• her brother

In the sentence, "Sasha and I danced out the mall together." on page 10, the author gives us a clue about how Ariela is feeling. How does Ariella feel?

• excited

• nervous

• sad

• sily

How was Ariela's mom persuaded to call Mrs. Miler to set up a time for her to go to the riding club on the following Saturday?

• Her mom decided she was old enough.

• Her librarian called her mom to talk to her about it.

• Ariela promised to get a job to pay for the riding lessons.

• Her brother spoke up for her and told her mom that is is a great opportunity.

Sally said the riding club was great because

• they let kids spend time with the horses in exchange for work around the stables.

• sometimes they even give kids free lessons for their work

• The horses there are the best horses around.

• There is a store to buy all that you need to ride a horse.

• They sell used gear, which can save riders money.