READING COMPREHENSION- Practice • Grade 4 • Unit 4 • Week 1

1. Why did the American colonies want to separate from England?

• a) To gain more resources

• b) To have their own president

• c) To achieve liberty and have a say in the government

2. What did the students do while Ms. Quibble asked the question about separation from England?

• a) Scribbled in their notebooks

• b) Played with their toys

• c) Stared at the chalkboard

3. What made Kwan raise his hand?

• a) He had the answer to Ms. Quibble's question

• b) He wanted to get Ms. Quibble's attention

• c) He wanted to ask a question

4. What name did Kwan mention when asked about the document that declared the colonies' freedom?

• a) The Declaration of Liberty

• b) The Constitution of the United States

• c) The Declaration of Independence

5. Who can be described as wearing spectacles?

• a) Ms. Quibble

• b) Kwan

• c) Everyone in the classroom

1. What subject is Kwan studying for?

(a)  

2. Why is Ms. Quibble impressed with Kwan?

• a) Because she is good at sports.

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• b) Because she is very artistic.

• c) Because she is studying for her naturalization exam.

• d) Because she knows a lot about America

3. Who asks Kwan how she knows so much history?

(a)  

4. What is a naturalization exam?

• a) An exam to become a teacher

• b) An exam to become an engineer

• c) An exam to become an American citizen

5. Why are Kwan and her parents excited?

• a) Because they are going on a vacation.

• b) Because they are moving to a new country.

• c) Because they are studying for exams.

• d) Because they have the chance to become American citizens.