4.U3W2 Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Quiz Mama's Window

What is the meaning of the word 'dedication' as used in the sentence: 'Micah got to cut the ribbon at the dedication of the new building.'?

• The state or quality of being loyal to a person, group, or a cause.

• Selfless devotion to a cause.

• A note at the beginning of a book or other artistic work saying it was written to honor someone.

• An official ceremony to recognize something was created for a specific purpose.

What does the word 'trance' mean in the sentence: 'The dog was in a trance when she saw the bone.'?

• Cage

• Climb

• Dreamlike state

• Race

What is the synonym for 'grudge' in the sentence: 'After fifteen years, Georgia still held a grudge against her cousin.'?

• Friendship

• Dislike

• Discovery

• Pride

Which word has the same r-controlled vowel sound as 'ignore'?

• alert

• partner

• purple

• tornado

Which word has the same r-controlled vowel sound as 'perfect'?

• before

• Circle

• pair

• Forty

What is the word with the same r-controlled vowel sound as 'turnip'?

• Carnival

• Uproar

• Explore

• Service

What is the conflict faced by Sara and Matt in the story?

• They asked each other, 'What if the other kids in our class don't like our empanada presentation?'

• Everyone in the class talked about a food from their culture that was like the empanada...

• The two cousins looked shy as they very quietly read their presentation and showed the class their special dish.

• They had fun rolling the dough and filling and baking the empanadas.

How does the setting influence the climax of the story?

• Sara and Matt are wondering what the teacher thinks.

• Sara and Matt see students who are not like them in class.

• Sara and Matt are nervous in front of their classmates at school.

• Sara and Matt feel comfortable and confident at home with family.

What effect do Steven's comments have on the resolution of the story?

• They provide a definition of empanadas so that readers understand the food Sara and Matt present.

• Sara and Matt continue to have doubts about their decision to make empanadas.

• They make Sara and Matt wish they had made a different food to share.

• They prompt other students to share stories about their cultural foods.

What can you tell about the other students in Sara and Matt's class? How did the classroom setting influence the resolution?

• The other students were not interested in the empanadas.

• The other students were from different cultures and shared their own food stories.

• The other students did not like the empanadas.

• The other students were not paying attention to Sara and Matt's presentation.