In the story, which two items smell the same?

the curtains and the garbage can

In paragraphs 27 and 28, why does Izzy think the clue is important?

It shows a way to connect all of the smelly things.

It shows why the smelly things are in the house.

It shows that the girls need to look for more things that smell the same.

It shows that the girls have become good at finding the things that smell.

Which best describes the main idea of the story?

Three girls try to discover where a bad smell comes from.

Three girls write in their notebook about a smelly dog.

Three girls discover that some parts of the house are smelly.

Three girls help look for things in the house that smell the same.

Why do the girls most likely call themselves the "Private I's"?

because they are solving a mystery and because of their names

because they want to keep a big secret

because they keep their information in a notebook

because they are all important and because of their ideas

Why does Niel clasp his charm in paragraph 8?

He wanted to make sure the charm was still working.

He was afraid he would lose the charm.

He could understand what the mouse was saying.

He could understand how the snake felt about secrets.

How does Niel add to the problem in this story?

He laughs at what the animals say.

He invites his aunt to come visit.

He gives the snake tooth to his wife.

He helps eat all the food in the house.

Read paragraph 31 from the story. "The snake rattled his tail and laughed. 'I told you that secrets are hard to keep, my friend. We’ll see how long you last this time.'" Why does the snake say this to Niel?

The snake thinks the wife will figure out the secret.

The snake thinks the secret is funny.

The snake thinks Niel will tell someone the secret.

The snake thinks his friendship with Niel is more valuable than secrets.

Which statement best describes a lesson learned from this story?

Rewards can be more trouble than they are worth.

Secrets can often be entertaining.

Rewards should not be taken for granted.

Based on paragraphs 2 and 7, a "paleontologist" is a person who mainly

finds complete animal skeletons

Read this sentence from paragraph 7: "He added, 'You know, Ben, if you’re tired of searching, you can always help someone else on the crew.'" What does this show about Dave?

He is concerned that Ben may be feeling unhappy.

He hopes that Ben will work harder than he has been.

He needs Ben to work with some of the others in the group.

He is worried that Ben will become careless with the tools.

Paragraphs 9 through 11 show that Benny

knows about changes that took place over time

prefers working in cooler weather

How is the dig different from what Benny thought it would be?

Benny did not expect to find so many workers.

Benny uses brushes rather than shovels.

Benny did not expect the land to be so hilly.

Benny has to help the assistants.

In paragraph 9, what is the most likely reason Riley stays quiet as she and Craig walk home?

She is tired from skating in the hockey game.

She is thinking about how well she played hockey.

She is upset with Craig because he hurt her back.

She is thinking about how to get skates for Craig.

What does paragraph 12 help the reader understand about Craig?

Craig is very excited about learning to skate.

Craig is too young to learn how to skate.

Craig is unable to take the skates off by himself.

Craig is worried that his sister will take the skates back.

In paragraph 16, what does the phrase "like being a snail" help the reader to understand about Craig?

He searches for a place to hide.

He looks like all the other skaters.

Which sentence best describes how paragraph 6 relates to paragraph 23?

Paragraph 6 provides a problem and paragraph 23 provides a solution.

Paragraph 6 asks a question and paragraph 23 provides an answer.

Paragraph 6 provides a cause and paragraph 23 shows an effect.

Paragraph 6 provides similarities and paragraph 23 shows differences.

Which sentence best describes a central message of the story?

New experiences can be exciting and wonderful.

Change is normal and an important part of life.

Friendships often become stronger over time.

Natural talent is more important than practice.

In paragraph 1, what does Stella mean when she says, “I feel like a spider in a web”?

Stella is surrounded by the tangled strings.

Stella is untangling the strings.

Stella is confused by the strings.

Stella is winding the strings around her spool.

In paragraphs 6 through 8, what do you know as the reader that Robby does not know?

Paper plate kites are easier to make than shark kites.

Stella wishes she could trade her kite for a jellyfish kite.

Stella has to run to make her kite fly.

Paper plate kites are easier to fly than other kites.

Read this sentence from paragraph 8: "If she could catch a tiny breeze, her kite would fly." What does “catch” mean as it is used in the sentence?

bring in while hunting or fishing

What happens after Stella trips over the shark’s fin and falls into the dirt?

Stella’s kite points downward and refuses to fly.

Stella tries to fly her kite again.

Stella takes Robby’s paper plate home with her.

Stella points at a kite shaped like a monster truck.

What do the details in paragraph 17 show about Robby?

He is a thoughtful friend to Stella.

He is at the park most weekends.

He is better at flying kites than Stella.

He is creative with paper plates.

What happens because Stella cannot fly her shark kite?

Stella notices a pink jellyfish kite.

Stella gets into the car with her mother.

Stella tries the paper plate kite.

Which sentence best explains why Hayley is chosen to perform in the talent show?

She plays the ukulele well in the tryouts.

Other students think she is cool.

Her act is more unusual than others.

Her great-great aunt used to play music.

Why are paragraphs 4 through 7 important to the story?

They show how supportive Hayley’s family is.

They show how accepting Mr. Y is.

They describe how confused Tilly is.

They describe how worried Hayley’s dad is.

Which statement about the talent show is true?

The talent show has performers from different grades.

Most students like Hayley’s talent show act the best.

Some performers canceled their acts in the talent show.

Hayley knows all the other performers in the talent show.

Which happens as a result of Hayley’s performance in the talent show?

Many students respect Hayley’s musical ability.

Many students learn to play the ukulele.

Skeeter starts a band for ukulele players.

Hayley understands how to be a celebrity.

Which sentence best states a central message of the story?

Conquering fear can lead to success.

Learning to do something new takes time.

Making mistakes is a part of growing up.

Sharing with friends brings happiness.

Reading Comprehension Quiz

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English

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5th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.4.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

Mary Jane is bringing her art project to school that day.

Mary Jane notices that her art leftovers are gone from the table.

Mary Jane thanks her mother for cleaning the table.

Mary Jane plans to eat some eggs and bacon for breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is paragraph 17 important to the rest of the story?

It introduces Smokey’s favorite piece of furniture.

It introduces a conflict between Josh and his mother.

It suggests that Josh knows where Smokey hides.

It gives the information that helps Mary Jane solve the problem.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read these sentences from paragraph 19. "She hopped out of her seat and ran into the next room. With a grunt, she slowly pulled out the heavy chair." Which words give the best clue for why Mary Jane grunts?

"hopped out"

"ran into"

"she slowly"

"heavy chair"

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which items suggest that Smokey has been taking things for a long period of time?

Mary Jane’s hair ribbons

bits of tissue paper

Josh’s piece of bacon

broken ice pop sticks

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does paragraph 22 mostly show about Mary Jane?

She is very creative.

She is an excellent student.

She enjoys art class.

She spends a lot of time on her assignments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mary Jane make for her art project?

a sheet of glass with colored tissue paper

a fancy window with ice pop sticks and colored tissue paper

a tiny home with ice pop sticks and colored tissue paper

a bed frame with ice pop sticks

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read these sentences from paragraphs 13 and 17 of the story. She wrote: The Case of the Big Stink. Inez wrote: Plan I: Sniff out the stink. Which best describes why these lines are important to the story?

They show how the girls record their information.

They provide proof that Inez has the best ideas.

They give a clue that the story is about a dog.

They show that Inez wants to be a writer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Reading Comprehension Quiz

41 questions

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

Why is paragraph 17 important to the rest of the story?

Read these sentences from paragraph 19. "She hopped out of her seat and ran into the next room. With a grunt, she slowly pulled out the heavy chair." Which words give the best clue for why Mary Jane grunts?

Which items suggest that Smokey has been taking things for a long period of time?

What does paragraph 22 mostly show about Mary Jane?

What did Mary Jane make for her art project?

Read these sentences from paragraphs 13 and 17 of the story. She wrote: The Case of the Big Stink. Inez wrote: Plan I: Sniff out the stink. Which best describes why these lines are important to the story?

In the story, which two items smell the same?

In paragraphs 27 and 28, why does Izzy think the clue is important?

Read the sentence from paragraph 45 of the story. "Check out the area behind these bushes," said Izzy. Which best describes the meaning of "check out" as it is used in the sentence?

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