ATLAS Practice 2

What was special about the king's cupboard in the story "The Glass Cupboard"?

• It was made of gold.

• It could only be opened by the king.

• It was made entirely of glass and you could always take out anything you wanted.

• It was invisible.

What did the thieves forget to do after taking from the glass cupboard?

• Thank the king.

• Close the cupboard door.

• Put something back inside the cupboard.

• Steal the cupboard itself.

What did the king do with the pieces of the glass cupboard after it was smashed?

• He threw them away.

• He ordered his servants to collect them and melt into a globe of the world.

• He had them turned into jewelry.

• He left them as they were.

What moral lesson did the king want to remind himself and others of by creating the globe?

• To always guard your possessions.

• To give back something in return when someone shows an act of kindness or gives us something.

• To be careful of thieves.

• To never trust strangers.

How did the story of "The Glass Cupboard" end for the thieves?

• They were caught and put in jail.

• They became rich and powerful.

• They all fell down dead.

• They returned the cupboard to the king.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• Her smile was like a ray of sunshine."

• "The trees whispered secrets to each other.

• "Time flies when you're having fun."

• "The stars danced in the night sky."

Which statement uses a metaphor?

• The road stretched out endlessly before us."

• "His words were a soothing balm for her wounded heart."

• "The wind howled through the barren landscape."

• "She was as brave as a lion, facing her fears head-on."

Which option illustrates onomatopoeia?

• "The clock ticked incessantly in the silent room." breeze."

• b) "The flowers nodded in the gentle

• c) "The fire crackled and popped, filling the air with warmth."

• d) "The moon smiled down on the sleeping world."

Identify the phrase that employs alliteration:

• a) "The raindrops danced on the rooftop."

• b) "The moonlight shimmered on the lake."

• c) "She sells seashells by the seashore."

• d) "The cat meowed softly at the door."

Idiom: Choose the idiom from the following options

• a) "He's a real bookworm."

• b) "She has a heart of gold."

• c) "The ball is in your court."

• d) "They were over the moon with joy."