The Moffats Quiz

1. Complete the analogy. cantered: galloped; elation:________

• saddness
• happiness
• stressed
• anger

2. The prefix "im" means not, making the word immobile mean not mobile. What word does NOT follow the same rule?

• impossible
• important
• impatient
• imperfect

3. Select the phrase below that the author did not use figurative language to enhance the story.

• "Jane walked under him and came out the other side. This gave her an extraordinary feeling of satisfaction and elation."
• "He was a bridge that she could walk under."
• "Except for his eyes, which followed her around like those of the velvet-clad lady in the picture."
• "He had wings and could carry her away."

4. Reread paragraph 1. Which meaning of the word planted is used?

• something that grows in from the ground
• to stand still
• a large factory where things are made
• give an idea

5. The volcano is going to ERUPT tomorrow. What can you infer the root "rupt" means?

• water
• listen
• shape
• break

6. What can readers infer about Jane based on her thoughts about the horse? Select all that apply.

• Jane is observant. (watches closely)
• Jane is determined. (strong feeling to do something)
• She is very imaginative. (uses her imagination)
• She is very excited.
• She is sociable. (likes to talk to others)

7. Based on question 6, select the supporting evidence of each trait chosen.

• "She'd been watching him and watching him."
• "He had wings and could carry her away."
• Jane repeated to herself, "The horse is a bridge for me to walk under, and I'm goin' to walk under it."
• "Jane stepped thoughtfully up the walk. 'All right, Mama,' she said"
• "The Moffats called Mr. Brooney's horse the dancey horse, because of the graceful way he cantered up the street."

8. Select one main detail that should be included in a summary.

• While Mr. Brooney delivers groceries, Jane and her brothers feed the horse carrots.
• The horse flicks his long tail and stomps his feet.
• Jane wants to walk under Mr. Brooney's horse.
• Jane and her brothers are outside playing.

9. Choose the best summary.

• Jane Moffat watched Mr. Brooney, the grocery man, drive up with his horse and wagon. Jane watched the horse for a long time while he whipped his tail to shoo away the flies. Jane visualized the horse as a bridge that she could walk under. Jane decided to take the risk and walk under the horse. She felt so good after she did it. Jane's mother was dusting and had seen the dangerous act that her daughter just performed. Jane's mother was not happy that she did something so dangerous. That was the last time Jane would ever walk under a horse.
• Jane Moffat was determined to walk under Mr. Brooney's horse. She watched the horse closely, and then she walked under the horse. She had no desire to keep walking under horses, but was satisfied with taking the risk just that once.
• Jane Moffat was a little girl who was determined to walk under Mr. Brooney's horse. Jane and her brother would feed the horse carrots every time he would come to deliver groceries. Sometimes Mr. Brooney would let Jane ride his horse while finishing up the rest of his deliveries. The one thing she had always wanted to do was walk under the horse, so one day, Jane got brave enough, and she did it. Jane felt satisfied with her decision.
• Jane Moffat was a little girl who was determined to walk under Mr. Brooney's horse. She watched the horse closely. She was satisfied with taking the risk just that once.

10. Which statement best describes a theme in the story?

• Never walk under a horse.
• Some risks are dangerous but worth taking.
• Sometimes mothers worry too much.
• Horses are beautiful creatures.