7th Grade Reading Comprehension

Who went to the lake?

• David

• Dave

• Jack

• Jade

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Nanabozho skipped off to a field full of pale white coneflowers. He dipped his brush into the purple paint pot and painted the petals gently, one by one, being careful not to slop over the edges.

Think about the suffix -ly. What is the meaning of gently above?

• being very quiet

• using a light touch

• trying to be perfect

• moving very slowly

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Select the two sentences from the story that best show that Nanabozho is excited about painting.

• Nanabozho skipped off to a field full of pale white coneflowers

• He was delighted and galloped around the field, dotting every ladybug he could find, missing only one.

• Nanabozho painted stripes around the bee’s body.

• Nanabozho saw Raccoon’s plain gray tail hanging down from a tree.

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Sparrow hopped up two more branches, but Nanabozho struggled after him. “Orange?” Nanabozho called.

Sparrow flitted to the uppermost branch and watched as Nanabozho clambered up the tree.

What is the meaning of clambered above?

• thought quickly

• looked carefully

• shouted nervously

• climbed awkwardly

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But the paints and dyes spilled, pouring out of the pots like a rushing waterfall!

Why does the author use the simile “like a rushing waterfall” to tell about the paint spill?

• to show that it makes a pool among the trees

• to show that it sweeps Nanabozho to the ground

• to show that it flows quickly and has great power

• to show that it is enjoyable for Nanabozho to look at

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“Unfortunately, there is a problem.”

Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unfortunately above?

• sadly

• clearly

• carefully

• accidentally

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1- How many brothers does Hessa have?

• one

• two

• three

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2- Who doesn’t like flying?

• Hessa’s brother

• Hessa’s dad

• Hessa’s mum

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5. Why couldn’t Hessa see the park?

• There were clouds in the sky.

• The park is very small.

• She was sleepy.

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6. Where did they fly last?

• To the mountains.

• To the desert.

• To the city.

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