Short Book Skills Quiz

What is the main setting of the book "Short"?

• A summer camp

• A school

• A community theater

• A shopping mall

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Why does Julia start working at the community theater?

• She wants to become a famous actress.

• Her parents think it will be a good experience for her.

• She is looking for something to do during summer.

• She gets selected for a role unexpectedly.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What role does Julia play in the community theater production?

• The lead role

• A munchkin

• The director

• A backstage crew member

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does Julia feel about her height at the beginning of the book?

• Proud

• Indifferent

• Embarrassed

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which character helps Julia see her height as an advantage?

• Her mother

• The director

• A fellow actor

• Her best friend

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a major theme of "Short"?

• The importance of family

• The struggle for power

• Acceptance of oneself

• The value of hard work

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does Julia's perspective on her height change by the end of the book?

• She wishes she were taller.

• She accepts her height and sees it as unique.

• She becomes indifferent to it.

• She tries to find ways to appear taller.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Julia learn from her experience at the community theater?

• That acting is not for her

• The importance of teamwork

• That she wants to be a director

• How to design costumes

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Who becomes Julia's friend and helps her gain confidence?

• A famous actress

• A costume designer

• Another child actor

• The theater's janitor

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does Julia do that surprises her by the end of the book?

• Writes her own play

• Auditions for a lead role

• Gives a speech about self-acceptance

• Sings a solo in front of an audience

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3