Waiting to Ride

1 Part A:

Which sentence describes the setting of the text?

• a. It is an amusement park in Ernesto's neighborhood.

• B. It is a ride near Aunt Amelia's house.

• C. It is an amusement park outside of the city.

• D. It is a ride at a summer fair.

2 Part B:

Which TWO quotations from the text best support the correct answer to Part A?

• A. "The long car ride from his home in the city to the amusement park in the country did not help calm him down." (paragraph 1)

• B. "He and his family had been waiting in line for the Bermuda Triangle ride at King’s Court Amusement Park for a long time." (paragraph 1)

• C. “'Your face is turning green, Ernesto. Are you afraid?' Ernesto’s older brother, Lucas, asked."

  (paragraph 2)

• D. "'This line is taking so long!' Lucas said, stretching to look ahead at the curve of people standing in

  line. 'We’ll never get there!'" (paragraph 9)

• E. "'Let’s do a check of the safety belt,' she said, and Ernesto checked it for her." (paragraph 17)

3 Read this sentence from paragraph 4.

“We better hang on like kites to a string, or we might get lost!” Lucas laughed.

What is the meaning of hang on like kites to a string in the sentence?

• A. Flying kites look like people riding roller coasters.

• B. They should hold on so as not to be carried away by the wind.

• C. Flying kites are as fast as roller coasters.

• D. They should hold on to someone's hand to feel calm.

4 Read paragraph 8.

“It’s very safe,” Aunt Amelia said as she patted Ernesto’s arm, but Ernesto swallowed without

responding because his words were caught in his throat.

What is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

• A. Ernesto doesn't answer to show he agrees with Aunt Amelia.

• B. Ernesto is so nervous that he refuses to speak.

• C. Ernesto doesn't answer because he doesn't want to disagree with Aunt Amelia.

• D. Ernesto feels so nervous that he is unable to speak.

5 Read paragraph 10.

“A watched pot doesn’t boil,” Aunt Amelia said.

What does the underlined phrase mean in this story?

• A. Being impatient makes everyone nervous.

• B. The line seems longer because it is hot.

• C. Looking at the long line makes it seem to take longer.

• D. If you keep track of the line, it will go faster.

6 Part A:

Which sentence BEST describes Aunt Amelia?

• A. Aunt Amelia is a caring person.

• B. Aunt Amelia likes Lucas' teasing.

• C. Aunt Amelia is a fearful person.

• D. Aunt Amelia likes Ernesto more than Lucas.

7 Part B:

Which TWO quotations from the text best support the correct answer to Part A?

• A. "Aunt Amelia and their mother smiled and shook their heads." (paragraph 4)

• B. “'It’s very safe,' Aunt Amelia said as she patted Ernesto’s arm..." (paragraph 8)

• C. “'Would you like to sit next to me, Ernesto?' Aunt Amelia asked." (paragraph 12)

• D. "Aunt Amelia was nervous too!" (Paragraph 16)

• E. "They laughed and screamed with delight, and after the ride, their clothes were drenched with

  water." (paragraph 18)

8 How would the passage be different if it were told from Ernesto's point of view?

• A. There would be more information about other characters' feelings.

• B. There would be more information about how Lucas feels about getting wet on the ride.

• C. There would be more information about the way Ernesto feels about riding the roller coaster for

  the first time.

• D. There would be more information about how Ernesto's mom feels before the ride.