The First Day of School Quiz

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.4.4

Which event signals the climax of this short story?

• 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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which stage of the plot occurs at the beginning of a story, introduces the characters and setting, and introduces the main conflict (main problem)?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Which stage of plot is the turning point or most exciting part of the story?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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