Exit Card - Fiction Comprehension Practice

In paragraph 3, another word for invaluable is

• difficult

• gracious

• patriotic

• priceless

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In paragraph 2, why is the news of Mrs. Huang's new assignment "unwelcome" to the children?

• They do not want to see their mother again.

• They are tired of moving every few years.

• They have bad news to share with their mother.

• They hate living in other countries.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

One theme developed in the story is: People long for home.

Which excerpt from the story supports this theme?

• "I wouldn't remind relocating to Montreal, Canada," said Cynthia. (paragraph 3)

• The family had traveled extensively during their mother's military career, and the children had attended bilingual schools in a few of their previous residences. (paragraph 8)

• "But I'm afraid I'll end up liking it too much, only to be relocated again." (paragraph 12)

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author introduces irony into the story by allowing the reader to know something that the three children do not.

Which excerpt demonstrates irony?

• She was beside herself with excitement, picturing her children's reactions when she relayed the wonderful news - they would not be leaving Houston after all due to her retirement from the Navy. (paragraph 14)

• The family had traveled extensively during their mother's military career... (paragraph 8)

• Bursts of laughter and hugs all around left the family feeling joyous. (paragraph 21)

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4