First Day of School Quiz

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1-2 of "The First Day of School" shows that John -

• has enjoyed the long summer days

• likes the routine of school

• is reluctant to see the end of summer

• is usually late to school

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6.5.a

In "The First Day of School," the main way that readers learn that this day is different from other days is through -

• John's actions

• Audrey's dress

• dialogue between John and Audrey

• dialogue between John and his mother

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6.5.c

Read the thesaurus entry. lingered v: remained, dawdled, hung around, remained alive Which synonym best matches the meaning of the word lingered as it is used in paragraph 25 of "The First Day of School"?

• remained

• dawdled

• hung around

• remained alive

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6.4.c

The flashback in paragraphs 27-28 of "The First Day of School" affects the story by -

• reflecting John's fear of what is to come

• telling how Audrey feels toward John

• showing that John's mother gives wise advice

• explaining why John disagrees with his mother

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6.5.a

Which two conflicts are at the center of "The First Day of School"?

• John vs. nature

• John vs. society

• John vs. Audrey

• John vs. his fears

• John vs. his mother

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6.5.a

What is the main theme of the short story "The First Day of School"?

• It is important to overcome fear and take a stand

• Do onto others as you would have them do onto you

• Those who help themselves will be successful in life

• Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

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6.5.a

Which of the following events presents the climax of the story?

• John learns his father has been laid off from work.

• John talks to his mother about the day.

• John and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.

• John hears his mother calling him from the driveway.

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6.5.a

John Hawkins is upset with his mother because-

• she doesn't take his father to work

• she gives grocery money to his sister and not him

• she acts as if this morning is like any other day

• she makes him eat his breakfast even though he is ill

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6.5.b

Why does John tell his sister to pretend to be sick?

• He knows that is what his mother really wants.

• He likes to tell his little sister what to do.

• He does not want either of them to face danger in school.

• He believes she is ill and is pretending to be well.

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6.5.b

What does the resolution of the story reveal about John's family?

• It shows the family's strength and determination in the face of a challenging time

• It shows the family will easily give up in order to stay safe.

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6.5.a