The First Day of School Quiz
Authored by Christian Jackson
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 shows that —
John has enjoyed the long summer days
John’s mother likes the routine of school
John is reluctant to see the end of summer
John’s mother is worried about the passage of time
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
John Hawkins is upset with his mother because —
she acts as if this morning is like any other day
she gives grocery money to his sister and not to him
she makes him eat his breakfast even though he is ill
she doesn’t take his father to work
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
The author includes details about the National Guard to —
describe the work that they do
add tension to the situation and complicate the plot
give a side detail that doesn’t add much to plot
describe the characters in vivid details
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CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How does John’s reaction to hearing a rain crow in paragraph 18 contribute to the story?
It indicates that the students are up early.
It highlights the potential danger.
It reveals that John is superstitious.
It shows that John tends to daydream.
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Which statement expresses a main theme of the story?
Things can be broken very easily.
You cannot escape from your problems.
It is important to overcome fear to take a stand.
It is impossible to know what others are thinking.
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CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How does the flashback in paragraphs 27–28 affect the story?
It reflects John’s fear of what is to come.
It explains how Audrey feels toward John.
It shows that John’s mother gives wise advice.
It explains why John disagrees with his mother
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which event signals the rising action in “The First Day of School”?
John talks to his mother about the day
John learns that his father has been laid off from work.
John hears his mother calling to him from the driveway.
John and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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