STAAR Practice Quiz

What is the meaning of the word summoned in paragraph 3?

• urgently demand help

• authoritatively call on someone to be present

• call on someone to attend a meeting

• to call an image to mind

Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

"Build me a palace of the finest marble, set with jasper, agate, and other precious stones. In the middle, you shall build me a large hall with a dome, its four walls of massy gold and silver, each side having six windows, whose lattices, all except one which is to be left unfinished, must be set with diamonds and rubies"

The author included this descriptive language to show that Aladdin –

• thought about this in great detail

• was interested in diamonds and rubies

• knew what the finest palace should look like

• had a plan with the unfinished

Which phrase best demonstrates Aladdin’s love for the Princess?

• I would do a great deal more than that for the Princess

• Aladdin made them set out to the palace, two by two, followed by his mother.

• “I must build a palace fit for her," and took his leave

• There must be stables and horses and grooms and servants; go and see about it

What is the main theme of the excerpt?

• There is magic in the world.

• Love is more powerful than money.

• Do not underestimate people.

• You should always keep your word.

In paragraph 3, the Sultan most likely feels -

• sad to lose his daughter

• excited that he is getting a new son

• pleasantly surprised by Aladdin

• unsatisfied with the gift

Why did Aladdin’s mother believe they would have to wait before they could give the Sultan an answer in paragraph 2?

• She knew Aladdin was poor and could not find any jewels.

• She did not think Aladdin was capable of fulfilling the request.

• She thought Aladdin would need years to find that many servants.

• She did not trust the Sultan and thought they should not reply.

What is the best summary of the excerpt?

• The Sultan believed he could get rid of Aladdin by asking for an unattainable gift. However, Aladdin used his magic genie and surprised the Sultan with the gift. The Sultan then welcomed him with open arms. But, Aladdin wanted to build a palace for the Princess before they married.

• The Sultan did not want Aladdin to marry his daughter, so he asks him to bring an extravagant gift. Aladdin was able to attain the gift with his magic genie and change the Sultan’s mind. The Sultan then gave his permission for them to marry.

• Aladdin whished to marry the Princess, but first, he had to bring the Sultan a gift. Luckily he had a magic genie who could help him.

• Aladdin’s mother went to the Sultan to ask again if Aladdin could marry the Princess. She came back home sad for the Sultan had asked for a gift of forty basins of gold brimful of jewels carried by eighty servants splendidly dressed. She knows Aladdin could not do this and would not have the Princess.

Read the question carefully. Then record your answer in the box provided.

How does the following line, "The mother of Aladdin bowed low and went home, thinking all was lost." contribute to the mood of the story?

Provide text evidence to support your thinking.