Reading Comprehension Quiz

How does "endeavored" affect the meaning of paragraph 6?

• It explains that Liam’s mother struggled to assist him.

• It explains that Liam was afraid to make a decision.

• It shows that Liam became excited about decisions.

• It shows that Liam’s mother lacked the desire to help.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the author mean by saying that the old woman "tried to hobble up a narrow path"?

• The old woman was walking carefully.

• The old woman was enjoying walking.

• The old woman was walking briskly.

• The old woman was having difficulty walking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What did the fairy queen do that Liam’s parents failed to do?

• She gave Liam love, care, and affection.

• She showed Liam the best way to make a decision.

• She asked Liam about the reasons for his choices.

• She offered to take Liam to the Galway fair.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why did Liam choose to sit beside Kieran at school?

• He wanted to please his teacher.

• He wanted to please his parents.

• He was afraid of Kieran.

• He felt sorry for Kieran.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the effect of the simile in paragraph 25?

• to show how surprised Liam was to see fairy queen

• to describe the speed of the old woman's movements

• to explain how much the fairy queen liked Liam's choices

• to illustrate that Liam was confused by the old woman

What is the meaning of cringed in paragraph 30?

• raised eyebrows questioningly

• moved forward confidently

• hunched shoulders anxiously

• laughed jokingly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In paragraph 31, to what is the fairy queen referring?

• Liam's cheerful personality

• Liam's ability to make choices

• the fairy queen's magical power

• the fairy queen's good sense

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In the selection, how does the town's view of Liam change from the beginning to the end?

• The townspeople worship him and then disown Liam when they find out he is dishonest.

• The townspeople despise him and then regret how they treated Liam when he becomes famous.

• The townspeople mock him and then realize Liam is the one who makes the wisest decisions.

• The townspeople pity him and then betray Liam when they realize he helped a stranger.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which statement summarizes the selection?

• Scientists have learned a great deal from their study of silkworms and silk.

• Spiders are fascinating and interesting arachnids.

• Scientists are just beginning to discover the many uses of spider and insect silk.

• Silkworm silk is far superior to that made by spiders.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

What is the meaning of the word mimic as used in the sentence below? "If you can mimic it, you can eliminate an awful lot of the problems you have with all the man-made fibers that are currently available."

• break

• stretch

• copy

• sell

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4