ReadWorks "What's In a Name"

1- The overall theme of the story is that

• A. you should not make fun of other people's names.

• B. place names are stranger than people's names.

• C. names can be embarrassing.

• D. it does not matter what you call yourself.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

2- Another theme of the story seems to be that

• A. introducing oneself can make one feel self-conscious.

• B. dogs never have names that sound like people's names.

• C. the best-planned actions can have unintended outcomes.

• D. having a family name with a number after it is an honor.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

3- The following are Jack Harry Russell's character traits, except

• A. he is good at problem solving.

• B. he has a bad temper.

• C. he is sensitive about being made fun of.

• D. he is interested in the names of places.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

4- The plot of the story takes a turn when Jack

• A. moves from elementary to junior high school.

• B. collects funny names of towns.

• C. consults his father for advice.

• D. learns about his ancestors.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

5- What details support the theme of the story?

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9