Reading Comprehension Quiz

Read this sentence from the passage: "Wow! Look at this old thing!" Sam exclaimed, holding up a battered old book from one of the decaying cardboard boxes. What does the word "battered" mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Valuable

• Polished

• Damaged

• Clean

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the setting of Maya's attic add to the plot of the passage?

• It introduces Maya's family background and history.

• It provides a safe place for the friends to explore during the storm.

• It creates a sense of mystery and suspense as the friends uncover an unknown location in town.

• It serves as the location for the discovery of Maya's grandmother's journal.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Select two ways in which Maya's perspective of nature is developed by the author.

• Maya excitedly read aloud a passage from her grandmother's journal that described a beautiful meadow, which shows she's interested in seeing it herself.

• Maya led the way to the meadow and thought it was beautiful, which shows she appreciates the nature around her.

• Maya spends time searching through old cardboard boxes in her attic, which shows she’s bored of exploring nature.

• Maya suggests they speak with Mr. Crawford before exploring the woods, which shows she respects her elders’ opinions.

• Maya takes a picture of the statue before leaving the meadow, which shows she does not plan on returning to the meadow in the future.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the word "piqued" mean in the context of the sentence: "Lily peered over Maya's shoulder; her curiosity piqued. 'Well, open it. Let's see what's inside!'"?

• Triggered

• Reduced

• Surprised

• Distracted

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

This question has two parts. First answer Part A: What is a theme found in the passage?

• The importance of preserving old things

• The beauty of nature and the importance of exploring it

• The value of friendship and respecting elders

• The history of Greenville and its founding families

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Part B: Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

• “Wow! Look at this old thing!” Sam exclaimed, holding up a battered old book from one of the decaying cardboard boxes.

• “He helped the town with funding for many projects like the trails and parks we still have today.”

• “Before leaving, Maya snapped a picture of the statue on her phone so she could always remember it, but also to give Mr. Crawford one last look at a memory from his childhood.”

• “There really is beauty in nature, waiting to be discovered, right in our own backyard.”

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

How does the character’s visit to Mr. Crawford's house contribute to the plot?

• It leads to a confrontation between the characters and Mr. Crawford about the ownership of the meadow.

• It introduces a new character who provides important information about the town's history and the location described in Maya's grandmother's journal.

• It delays the characters' journey into the woods, adding suspense to the plot.

• It influences the characters’ decision to search for the meadow on their own.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What effect does the phrase “each one a window into the past” have on the passage?

• It emphasizes Maya's excitement about reading the journal and discovering its contents.

• It suggests that Maya is feeling nervous about what she might find in the journal.

• It indicates that Maya finds the journal entries to be confusing and difficult to understand.

• It highlights Maya's disappointment in the condition of the journal and its smudged writing.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does the word ventured mean as it is used in this sentence: "Today, I ventured into the woods behind the Crawford house and discovered a hidden clearing filled with wildflowers."?

• Stumbled

• Avoided

• Explored

• Rushed

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What effect does the phrase "the air was alive with the sound of nature" have on the passage?

• It suggests that the characters are experiencing a sense of fear or unease in the meadow.

• It indicates that the characters are struggling to hear each other over the noise of the surrounding wildlife.

• It emphasizes the tranquility and liveliness of the natural environment in the meadow.

• It implies that the characters are feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of their surroundings.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5