SC Ready mixed review

The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand the--

• reason why the narrator removed the letter

• actions of the seventh grade girls

• narrator's perspective of himself

• inner thoughts of Mr. Sorenson

Which of the following best describes how the narrator is feeling?

• important

• invincible

• popular

• happy

With what opinion would the author most likely agree?

• standardized tests are unfair

• standardized tests are worthless

• standardized tests are essential

• standardized tests are inevitable

Why did the author write this passage?

• to persuade schools to remove testing

• to create an exciting perspective on testing

• to describe how testing might be improved

• to inform people about the flaws in testing

The dialogue in the passage helps the reader---

• see why Mrs. Baker is a problem

• learn what the dad thinks

• hear about the family business

• understand the family dynamics

How does the description of the "earthquake" contribute to the development of the plot?

• The description explains why Kiva is so upset about her life situation

• The description explains why Kiva is unable to help others

• The description foreshadows the future fate of Kiva

• The description foreshadows more trouble coming

At the end of this passage, Kiva most likely feels...

• scared because this has never happened before

• sad because she had to leave family behind

• concerned about the people screaming

• relieved to be outside and in a safe place.

Which text structure does the author use in this passage?

• descriptive

• problem solution

• cause and effect

• sequencing

Which clue in the passage suggests the battle is just for pretend?

• "cannon aimed over the heads of the calvary"

• "a letter opener, an ink jar, and a line of fountain pens"

• "Darwinist monsters loomed behind them, ready to devour anyone who dared retreat"

• "the attack had almost begun when Prince Aleksandr thought"

Which of the following best describes the narrator’s main conflict in the story?

• He got in trouble for something he didn’t do.

• He is worried about what Doug Swieteck will do next.

• He doesn’t understand why Mrs. Baker hates him.

• He wanted to make up with Mrs. Baker but can’t.