Summarizing Test 5th Grade (Unit 1 & Unit 3)

1. 1. PART A

Read lines 1–4 of the poem.

“‘Will you walk into my parlor?’ said the spider to the fly;

‘’Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.

The way into my parlor is up a winding stair.

And I have many pretty things to show when you are there.’”

Which sentence below best describes the meaning of the metaphor in this line?

• The poet is comparing the spider’s legs to steps on a staircase.

• The spider is comparing his web to a house with rooms and a staircase.

• The poet is describing the spider as a friendly next-door neighbor.

• The spider is describing the way the fly moves as a winding staircase.

1. 1. PART B

Select the line from the poem that continues this metaphor.

• “‘I’m sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high’” (line 7)

• “‘Will you rest upon my little bed?’ said the spider to the fly” (line 8)

• “‘O no, no,’ said the little fly, ‘kind sir, that cannot be’” (line 17)

• “‘Sweet creature!’ said the spider, ‘you’re witty and you’re wise’” (line 19)

2. 2. Which line from the poem contains a simile?

• “‘How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!’” (line 20)

• “‘If you’ll step in one moment dear, you shall behold yourself.’” (line 22)

• “‘Come hither, hither, pretty fly, with the pearl and silver wing’” (line 30)

• “‘Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead.’” (line 32)

4. PART A

Read lines 35 and 36 of the poem.

“With her wings buzzing in the air, she near and nearer drew,

Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue—”

Which type of figurative language does the poet use in these lines?

• imagery

• simile

• hyperbole

• metaphor

4. 4. PART B

Why is this moment in the poem important?

• The fly starts to get tired of flying

• The spider and the fly become friends

• The fly gets tricked by the spider

• The spider gives up and disappears

Reread “Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!” Choose the best response to each question.

1. What is the main reason Vivy writes a letter to VJ?

• to thank him for being friendly

• to tell him she is his biggest fan

• to let him know how he inspired her

• to ask him for more help with pitches

What is one setting in the story?

• a professional baseball game on February 10

• Nate’s high school baseball game

• a baseball field during World War II

• a baseball clubhouse three years ago

Which detail from paragraphs 3–5 would be most important to include in

a summary?

• Vivy’s brother is a freshman in high school.

• Vivy wants to be a knuckleball pitcher.

• Vivy likes to watch major league baseball.

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• Vivy’s full name is Vivian Jane Cohen

Which two choices show how VJ helped Vivy feel comfortable?

• He told her a joke to make her smile.

• He spoke with a loud and slow voice.

• He had a big smile on his face.

• He introduced her to the players in the clubhouse.

• He showed her a special way to throw a baseball.

What is the meaning of the word clenched as it is used in paragraph 11?

• held tightly

• spread apart

• opened wide

• thrown quickly