"I was a skinny tomboy" Reading Comprehension quiz T1W5

"I was a skinny tomboy" Reading Comprehension quiz T1W5

6th Grade

17 Qs

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"I was a skinny tomboy" Reading Comprehension quiz T1W5

"I was a skinny tomboy" Reading Comprehension quiz T1W5

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.6.1, RL.6.6, RL.6.4

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Adriana Olivares

Used 12+ times

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's relationship with her mother?

They have no relationship. She is orphan.

They have a close and loving relationship. They are very femenine.

They have a distant relationship. She doesn't want to be like her.

They have a funny and hostile relationship. She has fun with her.

Answer explanation

The question asks about the speaker's relationship with her mother. Among the provided options, the correct answer states that they have a 'distant and strained relationship'. This indicates that the speaker and her mother are not close and have some difficulties or tensions in their relationship.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker thinks of the concept of 'tomboy'?

A concept that she hates

A concept that she is indifferent towards

A concept that she does not understand

A concept that she likes and embraces

Answer explanation

The question asks for the speaker's personal understanding of the term 'tomboy'. Among the given options, the speaker sees it as 'A label that she embraces'. This implies that the speaker personally identifies with the term and has a positive association with it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the speaker grow up as a tomboy?

Los Angeles

Chicago

New York City

San Francisco

Answer explanation

The question asks about the location where the speaker, identified as a tomboy, grew up. Among the provided options, which include Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco, the correct answer is San Francisco. Therefore, it can be concluded that the speaker grew up as a tomboy in San Francisco.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker feel about being a tomboy?

Ashamed and embarrassed

Angry and resentful

Indifferent and apathetic

Proud and confident

Answer explanation

The speaker feels 'Proud and confident' about being a tomboy. This is clear from the answer option selected. Other options like 'Ashamed and embarrassed', 'Angry and resentful', and 'Indifferent and apathetic' are inaccurate as they do not describe a sense of pride and confidence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of the word 'tomboy'?

A boy who is physically strong and athletic

A girl who behaves and dresses in a traditionally feminine manner

A rude or noisy boy

A label for a girl who does not conform to traditional gender roles

Answer explanation

A 'tomboy' refers to a girl who behaves differently from the conventional norms of gender. It doesn't describe a physically strong boy, a traditionally feminine girl, or a rude boy. The definition aligns closely with a girl who does not adhere to traditional gender roles, as she exhibits behaviors or preferences typically associated with boys. This explanation corresponds to the question 'What is the definition of the word 'tomboy'?'

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker's identity as a tomboy impact her self-perception?

It makes her feel insecure and self-conscious

It has no impact on her self-perception

It makes her feel empowered and confident

It makes her feel rebellious and weak

Answer explanation

The speaker's identity as a tomboy impacts her self-perception by making her feel empowered and confident. This is evident from the correct answer option, which indicates that her unconventional gender expression contributes to her sense of strength and self-assuredness.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stereotypes does a Tomboy usually challenges?

Girls should be physically weak and delicate. Girls like pink color.

Girls should not be independent and adventurous. Girls can't play rude sports.

Girls should be interested in traditionally feminine activities like cooking or dancing.

All of the above

Answer explanation

The speaker, by identifying as a tomboy, challenges several societal expectations and stereotypes about girls. These include the notion that girls should be physically weak and delicate, that they should not be independent and adventurous, and that they should only be interested in traditionally feminine activities. Hence, 'All of the above' is the correct answer.

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