Reading Skills Quiz

What is the main idea of a story where a young girl learns to trust her friends after a series of misunderstandings?

• The importance of honesty in difficult situations.

• The challenges of growing up.

• Learning to trust others.

• The consequences of lying.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best summarizes the plot of a book where a boy discovers a magical world behind his closet?

• A boy cleans his room and finds old toys.

• A boy goes on adventures in a magical world.

• A family moves to a new house.

• A boy and his dog play in the yard.

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In a story about a school election, who would most likely be the protagonist?

• The school principal.

• The candidate running for president.

• The janitor at the school.

• A parent of a student.

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What can you infer about a character who always shares her lunch with others?

• She is not hungry.

• She is generous.

• She dislikes her own food.

• She is always prepared.

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If a story ends with a character realizing they had the power to change their situation all along, what is the conclusion?

• Characters are powerless.

• Change is impossible.

• Self-realization is key to change.

• Others are responsible for our happiness.

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What does the setting of a story typically help a reader understand?

• The plot.

• The theme.

• The characters.

• The conflict.

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Which of the following is an example of a simple procedure in a story analysis?

• Identifying the genre of the story.

• Discussing the author's purpose.

• Analyzing complex character development.

• Comparing two different texts.

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What is the best way to identify the main idea of a paragraph?

• Read the first sentence.

• Look for repeated words.

• Read the entire paragraph and summarize it in your own words.

• Focus on the last sentence.

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Which choice shows a character making an inference?

• A detective concludes a suspect is lying based on their nervous behavior.

• A student lists the events of a story.

• A teacher explains the history of a city.

• A character describes their favorite book.

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What does it mean to analyze a character in a story?

• Describe their physical appearance.

• List the events they are involved in.

• Understand their traits, motivations, and development.

• Recall their name and role.

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DOK Level 1: Recall