Wonderstruck - Section 1 Quiz Study Guide

Read this section of the text. Then answer the question.

"Something hit Ben Wilson and he opened his eyes. The wolves had been chasing him again and his heart was pounding... Ben's hands were still shaking from that dream. Ever since the accident, the wolves had appeared..." Which two of the following statements best describe the impact of the description of Ben's nightmare and illustration of the wolves?

• A. They help the reader envision the setting.

• B. They show Ben's fear amid challenging situations.

• C. They hint that Ben has a major challenge.

• D. They suggest that Ben has deep interest in wolves.

• E. They show that the girl is in danger.

2. Part A Which phrase BEST describes Ben's relationship with Janet?

• A. Janet and Ben are fearful of one another.

• B. Janet and Ben watch out for each other.

• C. Janet and Ben distrust each other.

• D. Janet and Ben have a lot in common.

2. Part B Which quotation BEST supports the answer in Part A?

• A. "Ben paused in the hallway, dizzy with fear."

• B. "What are you doing here? answered Ben. This isn't your house!"

• C. "He wiped his eyes so quickly so Janet wouldn't see the tears."

• D. "The two of them had cried together and held on to each other without saying a word."

Read the sentence and then answer the question.

"Some collections grew beyond the confines of a single cabinet and took over entire rooms."

What word has a similar meaning to the word confines as it is used in the excerpt?

• A. benefits

• B. objects

• C. treasures

• D. restrictions

4. Part A Which character trait BEST describes Ben?

• A. curious

• B. organized

• C. outgoing

• D. cautious

4. Part B Which quotation BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "Ben became fascinated by the stars and outer space, so his mom brought him to the library where she worked and showed him all the books."

• B. "He put the bird skull back into the box and thought of all the time he spent at his mom's library . . ."

• C. "Sitting on the edge of the bed, he held the book as gently as he could."

• D. "Ben realized he had better wait the storm out here. Eighty-three steps could be very far in weather like this."

How are Ben and Rose the same?

• Stormy weather creates conflict

• Deep interest in museums

• Lack of hearing

• Deep interest in movie actress

Which one like movie actresses more?

• Rose (the girl)

• Ben

• They like them both the same

Who like museums more?

• Rose (the girl)

• Both like them the same

• Ben

Whose parent passed away?

• Ben

• Rose (the girl)

• Both have a parent that passed.