IOWA Reading Quiz

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to read with the help of a magical talking book?

• The importance of friendship

• The adventures of a magical talking book

• The value of perseverance and education

• The history of books

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

If a character in a story secretly feeds stray cats despite his father's disapproval, what can we infer about the character?

• He dislikes his father

• He is allergic to cats

• He is compassionate towards animals

• He wants to become a veterinarian

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In the sentence, "The verdant meadow was a tranquil oasis for the weary travelers," what does "verdant" mean?

• Dry and barren

• Green and lush

• Noisy and chaotic

• Dangerous and unpredictable

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

When analyzing a character who is always making jokes to lighten the mood, even in serious situations, what trait are they most likely exhibiting?

• Sarcasm

• Optimism

• Humor

• Insensitivity

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What text structure is being used in a passage that lists the events leading up to the American Revolution in chronological order?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence/Chronological

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the author's purpose in writing a book that outlines the steps to planting a garden?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

If a paragraph describes a bustling, noisy city full of bright lights and crowded streets, what is the main idea?

• The city is in a state of chaos

• The city is a popular tourist destination

• The city is lively and vibrant

• The city is experiencing a power outage

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

When a story's conclusion reveals that the villain was actually trying to help the hero all along, what can we conclude about the plot?

• It is a mystery

• It contains a twist ending

• It is a straightforward narrative

• It is a comedy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

In the context of a story, if a character refers to another as "a wolf in sheep's clothing," what does this imply about the latter character?

• They are timid and shy

• They are brave and heroic

• They are deceptive and untrustworthy

• They are wise and knowledgeable

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What text structure is used in a passage that explains the differences and similarities between two types of ecosystems?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence/Chronological

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5