The Talent Show Comprehension Test

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Maura and Trisha

• Tony and Michael

• Tina and Maura

• Tina and Misty

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

The idiom "cat got your tongue" was used in the story. What do you think this idiom means?

• She was really mad.

• She was getting sleepy.

• She wasn't able to move.

• She didn't have any words to say.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What advice did Maura's grandmother give her about the talent show?

• To tell Tina the truth

• To perform with Tina

• To not perform at all

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happens at the end of the story?

• They played what Maura wanted during recess.

• They stopped being friends.

• They go to the movies.

• They go to Tina's house.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

Where is the setting of the story?

• Park

• School

• Maura's house

• Tina's house

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which word best describes Tina?

• caring

• friendly

• responsible

• bossy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What Genre is "The Talent Show"?

• Expository

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Biography

Maura’s grandmother advised her to ___________________________.

• do what Tina wanted

• stand up for herself

• quit the talent show

• teach Tina to juggle

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What part of the plot are characters introduced?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What part of the plot does the conflict reach a peak?

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Climax

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5