Reading Comprehension Quiz

Read the following passage: "As the wind whispered through the trees and the leaves danced in the moonlight, Sarah felt a sense of calm wash over her. She knew that tomorrow would bring new challenges, but for now, she was content to be lost in the tranquility of the night." What can you infer about Sarah's current feelings?

• She is worried about tomorrow's challenges.

• She is frightened by the wind and the trees.

• She is excited to face tomorrow's challenges.

• She feels peaceful and calm at the moment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: "The stars danced playfully in the night sky."

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main idea of the paragraph below? "Rosa Parks was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Her refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which eventually led to the desegregation of public transportation."

• Rosa Parks was an important civil rights leader.

• The civil rights movement happened in Montgomery, Alabama.

• Public transportation in Montgomery, Alabama, was segregated.

• Rosa Parks was a famous bus rider.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which theme is most likely to be explored in a story where the main character learns the importance of perseverance after facing numerous challenges?

• Friendship

• Love

• Courage

• Determination

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: "The thunder growled angrily as the storm approached."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the paragraph below: "As Maria walked through the old, creaky house, she felt a shiver run down her spine. Shadows danced on the walls, and every sound seemed to echo in the empty rooms. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched." What is the tone of this paragraph?

• Joyful

• Suspenseful

• Peaceful

• Humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main purpose of dialogue in a story?

• To provide background information about the setting

• To develop characters and advance the plot

• To describe the emotions of the main character

• To summarize the main events of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the poetic device used in the following line: "The road was a ribbon of moonlight."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

In which point of view is the narrator a character in the story?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the main events

• To examine closely and interpret the meaning

• To list the characters in the story

• To rewrite the story in one's own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10