The World According to Humphrey Vocabulary Test

Aldo thought it was strange that Mrs. Brisbane had left on the projector in her classroom. What is a projector?

• a device that controls the flow of water into a sink or tub

• an electronic took that sends out a steady beat to help musicians keep the rhythm

• a system of tubes that moves fresh air through a closed space

• a machine that shows a picture by shining a light through a transparent image

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Humphrey thought that one could learn a lot by getting to know another species. A species is a ---

• the trail made to go from one place to another

• group of beings that have similar characteristics

• way or manner by which a task is accomplished

• set of states that are ruled by one government

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Humphrey speaked that hamsters were nocturnal. To be nocturnal is to be ---.

• known by many

• likely to carry germs

• active at night

• easy to scare

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

After Humphrey grabbed the closest seed, he scurried toward the second seed. What does scurried mean?

• stared in a long manner

• tipped the body to one side

• smelled by taking fast breaths

• ran with short, quick steps

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

According to Dr. Hammer, hamsters enjoy a change in routine. What does routine mean?

• a being's outward appearance

• the air's temperature, movement and water content

• a position that gives one a certain view of things

• a regular course of action or practice

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Humphrey left the pet shop amid squeals of encouragement from his friends. Encouragement is ---.

• a sense of sadness and loss

• an expression of hope and approval

• an objection due to unfairness

• an intense feeling of love and loyalty

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The boys took a set of blocks from DeeLee's room and built a maze for Humphrey. A maze is a ---.

• a bridge that can be traveled by foot

• grand seat upon which a ruler sits

• complicated and confusing set of passages meant to be a puzzle

• raised platform which performances are done for an audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Until Sayeh returned to his cage with her mother late in the afternoon, Humphrey dozed. What is the meaning of dozed?

• slept lightly

• sang softly

• slimbed up and down

• ate constantly

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

While Aldo balanced his broom, Humphrey squeaked happily. Balanced means ---.

• supported to keep from falling

• looked at carefully to determine the condition of

• threw in a wild manner

• took from sight or concealed

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Before she left, Ms. Mac attached a chart to humphrey's cage. What is a chart?

• a bell that is shaped like a ball

• a bottle that drips water into a pan.

• a sheet with information laid out in a graphic form

• a treat made of pressed seeds and fruit

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4