Milestones review - Reading Comprehension Quiz 2024

Read the passage below. Which statement is an example of indirect characterization of Joshua being helpful?

Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy. He always did his homework and studied hard. It showed up each time he took a test and aced it. When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies. He enjoyed going to each class and doing little jobs for his teachers.

• Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy.

• It showed up each time he took a test.

• When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies.

Read the passage below. Which statement is an example of direct characterization of Joshua?

Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy. He always did his homework and studied hard. It showed up each time he took a test and aced it. When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies. He enjoyed going to each class and doing little jobs for his teachers.

• Joshua was a smart and intelligent boy.

• It showed up each time he took a test.

• When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies.

What are the important elements of a quality Constructed Response (CRQ)?

• Beginning, Middle, End

• Dialogue, Conflict, Resolution

• Topic sentence, text evidence, elaboration, closing

Which of the following would be a good topic sentence if I were writing a paragraph about the dangers of smoking?

• Lebron James smokes a cigar after each win.

• Most celebrities look really cool when they smoke.

• Smoking is one way that people relieve stress.

• Smoking leads to many different illnesses.

It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now. 

The Summary of the passage above is:

• Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.

• Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.

• It was really hot at the zoo.

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

• An issue between a character and an outside force.

• A problem within the exposition of a story.

• A struggle that a character has within him/herself.

• A problem caused by the protagonist.

The Star Wars saga shows the struggle of Anakin Skywalker, who must choose between becoming a Jedi who fights for good, or joining the Dark Side in search of power.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

"The deer population has grown tremendously in recent years. Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help control the deer population and prevent many deer from starving."

What is the author's perspective in the passage above?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment

• The author does not favor deer hunting

• The author loves deer

"Laura is the smart one...she gets As on everything. Kim is the athlete of the group. She plays every sport, and she’s good too. Ashley is the beauty, with that head of blonde hair and her killer smile. Zoe keeps everyone laughing - she’s our clown. And me, well, I’m not sure exactly what I am. I guess I’m like the glue that holds us all together."

This passage is told from what point of view?

• first person

• third person - limited

• third person - omniscient

Annotating while reading helps you to stay _______ and _______ while reading.

• cool and calm

• not interested and idle

• focused and engaged

• less alert and distracted