AZELLA Reading Practice RL

Why does Alicia walk quickly to the library?

• She is afraid her library books will be overdue.

• She hears a sound coming from the drainpipe.

• She has an exciting day planned.

• She is hungry and can't wait for lunch.

What is the main cause of conflict in this story?

• the movement coming from the drainpipe

• library books that are overdue

• what movie Alicia is going to see

• who Alicia is going to go rollerskating with

What is one of the themes of this story? 

• If you really want something, it should be easy to get. 

• If you can't find something right away, it is best to give up.

• Daydreaming can lead to bad things.

• Curiosity can lead to an unexpected find.

Why does Erik want to play basketball?

• because he likes hanging out in the park

• because his friend Robert wants to play

• because he wants to make it to the National Basketball Association

• because he wants to get a college basketball scholarship

Why did Robert want to study for the biology test?

• He wanted to be a member of the National Basketball Association.

• He wanted to do well in school.

• He wanted to go to the park.

• He wanted to become a biologist and teach kids about biology.

Which is part of the resolution of this story?

• Erik decides studying is more important than playing basketball. 

• Erik decides that going to the park is more important than studying.

• Robert tells Erik that he wants to make the honor roll. 

• Robert tells Erik that basketball players have discipline. 

Which sentence best describes Robert's conflict with Erik? 

• Robert thinks that Erik is not a good basketball player.

• Robert wants to study before playing basketball. 

• Robert wants to play basketball in a different park than Erik. 

• Robert thinks that discipline is not important when studying.

What is one of the themes of this story?

• Talking on the phone can be a good use of time.

• Getting good grades means you will also do well at sports. 

• Discipline in school and sports is a waste of time. 

• Work before play can lead to discipline and success.

What does the term 'devastating loss' mean?

• A very serious and damaging defeat

• A minor setback

• A significant victory

• An inconsequential outcome

Tags

Understanding word meanings

What does 'perseverance' mean?

• Strength

• Courage

• Resilience

• Perseverance

Tags

Understanding word meanings