Grade 5 Mod 4 Week 3 Practice Reading Quiz

What is the meaning of suitable in the sentence 'He wanted one that was suitable to give to a special passenger traveling on the B&O train that would stop in Hanover Junction, Pennsylvania.'?

• something that is of value

• something that is personal

• something that is likely to be remembered

• something that is right for a certain person

How does the Civil War setting affect the story’s plot?

• It explains why most people travel by train.

• It explains why Jack’s family grows apples.

• It explains why many people live in Hanover Junction.

• It explains why Jack begins to give people apples.

Which quotation from the story uses dialect from the time period?

• “I hope Tad feels better.”

• “Move closer! Please!”

• “The war makes traveling difficult for him.”

• “Thanks, young’un!”

The story is told from the third-person point of view. What kind of information does the narrator’s point of view allow the reader to know about Jack?

• His thoughts and feelings

• His actions and dialogue

• His family background and history

• His appearance and personality

What does the information in paragraph 13 suggest about Jack and his father?

• Jack can depend upon his father for help.

• If Jack is in danger, his father protects him.

• If Jack wants to go somewhere, he asks his father first.

• Jack wishes that he were as strong as his father.

Which of Jack’s character traits does the sentence 'As Pa hurried toward him, Jack held out the apple and yelled, “Mr. President, for your son!”' help develop?

• his honesty

• his kindness

• his confidence

• his eagerness