Unit 4 End Test Review

What is the meaning of the word “emerge” as it is used in the story?

• howl

• growl

• attack

• appear

Read this sentence from the story:

“Sunrise was looming, and the children knew that daylight was their adversary."

What is the meaning of the word “looming” as it is used in the sentence above?

• late

• reducing

• decreasing

• approaching

What is the meaning of the word “adversary” as it is used in the story?

• friend

• enemy

• danger

• good fortune

What is the meaning of the phrase “nick of time” as it is used in the story?

• too late

• just in time

• in a short time

• after waiting for a long time

Read this sentence from the story:

“Once he gathered his wits about him, Lewis took a deep breath.”

What is the meaning of the phrase “gathered his wits about him”?

• got himself together

• gathered his belongings

• went to the store to buy wits

• got angrier

Use two details from the passage to support your answer that "gather his wits about him" means got himself together.

• “He

  shivered, still afraid to emerge from the safety of the tree.”

• "Lewis listened as the sounds of their voices became softer..."

• "“Did y’all hear them talking about a house?” Lewis asked his friends.""

• “He opened his eyes. Ever so carefully, he peeked out of the tree.”

• "“Sure did,” Charlotte replied. “Look!”"

Read this sentence from the story.

“The children ran to the front door, suddenly forgetting their need to be quiet, and were

welcomed with open arms by the conductors, Levi and Clara.”

What is the meaning of the word “conductors” as it is used in the sentence above?

• people who sold slaves

• people who drive trains

• people who caught slaves

• people who helped slaves escape

How does Hector feel at the beginning of the story?

• Hector feels bored.

• Hector feels adventurous.

• Hector feels motivated to study.

• Hector feels excited about meeting new school friends.

How did Hector react when Juan suggested that Hector join him at the library at the beginning of the story? Choose all that apply.

• Hector is confused as to why Juan would want to go to the library.

• Hector

  thinks the library is boring.

• Hector thinks its a great idea to go to the library.

• Hector thinks the library is fun and they should go every day

• Hector hates the librarian and refuses to go.

What detail from the text supports that Hector is confused about why Juan wants to go the library because he believes the library is boring?

• "Hector decided to take a walk around the block."

• “Juan! Hey, how are you? Do you live here now?” Hector exclaimed; he finally

  had a friend close by."

• “‘Yeah, I’m allowed, but why would we go there?

  They only have books, and reading is so boring,’ Hector replied. He was very confused.”

• "“If you’re not doing anything, how about we go out and play for a bit?” Hector

  offered."