According to the excerpt from "Bridge to Terabithia," why is Terabithia not an ordinary place?

It is a place where the rulers of Terabithia come only at times of great sorrow or joy.

It is a place where children go to play every day.

It is a place that is disturbed by the Spirits.

It is a place where Leslie and the narrator eat crackers and dry fruit every day.

What did Leslie and the narrator do after acknowledging the sacredness of Terabithia?

They went back to the creek bank and had a solemn meal.

They left Terabithia immediately.

They invited others to join them in Terabithia.

What is the main reason the secret garden in "The Secret Garden" is described as mysterious?

Because it has been left all by itself for a long time.

Because it is covered with the leafless stems of climbing roses.

Because it is very noisy and full of people.

Because it is regularly maintained by gardeners.

What does Mary Lennox notice about the roses in the secret garden?

They are matted and brown as if out of it.

They are freshly planted and well-maintained.

They are the most beautiful roses she has ever seen.

They are artificial and not real.

How does Mary Lennox feel about the secret garden compared to other places she has seen?

She feels it is different and more mysterious than any other place she has seen.

She thinks it is less mysterious than other gardens she has seen.

She believes it is exactly like every other garden she has visited.

She is indifferent to the garden's appearance and uniqueness.

Who is the first person to speak in the secret garden in ten years, according to the passage?

There is no mention of anyone speaking.

Why did she move away from the door softly?

She was afraid of awakening someone.

She wanted to hear the sounds of the garden.

She was trying to catch a fairy-like creature.

She was following someone's instructions.

What was she glad about when she stepped on the grass?

That it was perfectly manicured.

That it was colorful and bright.

That it was covered with flowers.

Who is Ben Weatherstaff and what could he have told?

A gardener who could have told whether the wood was alive.

A friend who could have told her the way out.

A relative who could have told her stories about the garden.

A neighbor who could have told her the history of the garden.

How did she feel once she was inside the garden?

She felt as if she had found a world all her own.

She felt overwhelmed by the beauty.

She felt like leaving immediately.

Fill in the bubble before one sentence from Passage 1 that helps explain why Jess changed his mind about the forest.

It was the stillness that had always frightened him before, but this time it was like the moment after Miss Edmunds finished a song, just after the chords hummed down to silence.

"But you don't have to be scared. It's not haunted with evil things."

I used to think this place was haunted," Jess had confessed to Leslie the first afternoon he had revved up his courage to bring her there.

What is the theme of Passage 1?

Nature can have a powerful effect on people.

Children need friends who can keep secrets.

People can find interesting things in forests.

Children often benefit from being quiet.

How do Jess and Leslie's actions support the theme from Part A?

They are determined to keep Terabithia sacred.

They promise not to tell anyone about Terabithia.

They are excited about seeing the forest every day.

They decide not to talk when in the forest.

In Passage 2, what does the author mean by saying the roses "were like little trees"? (paragraph 11)

The rosebushes have large, long branches.

The rosebushes have thick trunks.

The rosebushes are tall enough to climb.

The rosebushes are more leaves than flowers.

Why is this description of the roses important?

It shows that the rosebushes may be hard to cut down.

It shows that the garden lacks color.

It shows that the garden may be dangerous to play in.

It shows that the rosebushes have been ignored for a long time.

What role does paragraph 11 have in the passage?

It helps explain the reasons why Mary is fond of flowers.

It shows how difficult it is to keep gardens healthy.

It provides a setting where Mary can meet new characters.

It helps create the idea that the garden has been abandoned.

Why does the narrator show Mary talking to herself?

to show how interested Mary is about the garden

to show how nervous Mary feels inside the garden

to show how little Mary understands about the garden

to show how much the garden reminds Mary of other places

What was the purpose of Thomas Jefferson's garden after he retired according to the passage?

To serve as a sort of experimental testing lab

To serve as a public park for visitors

To produce food for the local community

To create a museum of plant history

What does Peter Hatch imply about Jefferson's gardening efforts?

They were a patriotic mission to categorize the world

They were solely for personal enjoyment

They were a scientific endeavor without any practical use

They were a failure due to the many plants that did not survive

Why did most people in Jefferson's day eat only what they or their neighbors grew and made?

Because there were no supermarkets or fast transportation

Because they did not like new foods

Because it was a cultural tradition

What was Thomas Jefferson's attitude towards trying new plants and foods?

He loved to grow and experiment with unfamiliar plants

He was afraid of trying new things

He was indifferent to new plants and foods

He preferred to stick with traditional plants and foods

Where did Thomas Jefferson experiment with new foods and plants?

In his "laboratory" garden at Monticello

In his kitchen garden at Monticello

In the public gardens of Virginia

Which two sentences should be included in a summary of Passage 1?

Jefferson’s garden was on a hilltop in Virginia.

Jefferson believed plants were important to society.

Jefferson cooked most of his food by boiling it.

Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Jefferson kept detailed records of the vegetables he grew.

Which sentence gives a point made by the author of Passage 1?

Jefferson kept trying when his plants failed.

Jefferson was a great president.

Jefferson thought everyone should have a garden.

Which sentence from Passage 1 provides evidence for the answer in Part A?

"He once also wrote that if he failed 99 times out of 100, that one success was worth the 99 failures' . . . " (paragraph 6)

"After Jefferson retired from public life to his beloved Virginia hilltop plantation, the garden 'served as a sort of this experimental testing lab' . . . " (paragraph 1)

". . . when blossoms appeared, and when the food should come to the table." (paragraph 3)

". . . 'The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture.'" (paragraph 4)

How does the image contribute to an understanding of Passage 1?

by showing which vegetables were new to Jefferson’s garden

by showing a variety of vegetables in Jefferson’s garden

by showing a location that is ideal for Jefferson’s vegetable garden

by showing the ways people continue to care for Jefferson’s vegetable garden

The title of Passage 2 calls Jefferson a 'food pioneer.' Fill in the bubbles before two sentences that support this description.

Because of this, most people were familiar only with local plants and were afraid of new ones.

He loved to grow unfamiliar plants.

According to Passage 2, how did Thomas Jefferson’s travels around the world affect the foods he ate?

by introducing him to foods unfamiliar to most Americans

by teaching him to like foods he did not like before

by showing him different ways of storing and keeping food

by encouraging him to prepare his favorite foods in new ways

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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis through examination of classic children's literature and informational texts about Thomas Jefferson's agricultural experiments. The questions assess 5th-grade level skills including identifying main ideas, analyzing character development, understanding figurative language, making inferences from textual evidence, and synthesizing information across multiple passages. Students need strong foundational reading skills to comprehend complex narratives from "Bridge to Terabithia" and "The Secret Garden," as well as informational texts about Jefferson's gardening practices. The core concepts tested include theme identification, character analysis, textual evidence evaluation, vocabulary in context, and the ability to compare and contrast information across different passages. Students must demonstrate higher-order thinking skills by analyzing how authors use descriptive language to create mood and atmosphere, understanding character motivations and changes, and drawing conclusions based on explicit and implicit textual information. Created by Renee Navarre, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as comprehensive preparation for standardized ELA assessments, providing students with practice in the varied question formats they will encounter on state tests. Teachers can effectively use this resource for formative assessment to gauge student readiness, as homework to reinforce close reading strategies, or as review material before high-stakes testing. The quiz's structure makes it ideal for both whole-class instruction and differentiated small group work, allowing educators to target specific reading comprehension weaknesses. The diverse text types and question formats align with Common Core standards RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, and RI.5.8, ensuring students practice analyzing literature for theme and character development while also building skills in evaluating informational texts for main ideas and supporting evidence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Terabithia in the passage from "Bridge to Terabithia"?

A secret place in the woods

A castle stronghold

A haunted place

A song by Miss Edmunds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Terabithia a secret?

Because it was a magical land

Because Jess didn't know how to explain it to an outsider

Because it was forbidden to go there

Because it was a very common place

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jess feel as he walked toward the woods?

Excitement and joy

Warm and liquid sensation through his body

Cold and stiffness

Fear and hesitation

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Leslie think about the place beside the castle stronghold?

She thought it was perfectly sunny

She believed it was full of life

She felt it was too crowded with bushes and grass

She thought no bush or grass could grow there

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jess confess to Leslie about the place?

That he thought it was magical

That he thought it was haunted

That he used to play there alone

That he wanted to build a house there

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Leslie reassure Jess about the place not being haunted?

By telling him she had never seen a ghost

By explaining that ghosts don't exist

By saying they don't have to be scared of evil things

By singing a song to calm him

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broke the spell of stillness for Jess and Leslie in the woods?

The sound of geese heading southward

The laughter of children

The rustling of leaves

The swish of dry needles beneath their feet

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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