Quiz on the Excerpt 'Funeral'

Who is the author of the excerpt "Funeral"?

• J.K. Rowling

• Ralph Fletcher

• Mark Twain

• Dr. Seuss

What was the narrator's dad carrying when he came downstairs?

• A backpack

• Two suitcases

• A briefcase

• A box

What did Andy say they were having?

• A party

• A picnic

• A meeting

• A funeral

What does the word "solemn" mean as used in the text?

• Happy

• Serious

• Excited

• Confused

What did Larry point out to the narrator?

• You are alive.

• You’ll be dead to us.

• You are dreaming.

• You are in danger.

What activity did the narrator mention doing in Mr. Oxner's cornfield?

• Playing baseball

• Blowing off M-80s

• Fishing for crappies

• Listening to the radio

Who were the girls mentioned as being cuter in the narrator's class?

• Lisa Kennedy, Pam Coyne, Beth Byers

• Mary Smith, Jane Doe, Sarah Johnson

• Emily Brown, Anna White, Rachel Green

• Jessica Lee, Laura King, Megan Fox

What did the narrator do after hearing Jimmy call out?

• Continued lying down

• Started crying

• Got up and brushed off the pine needles

• Ran away

What did the narrator and their friends argue about?

• Which girl in their class was cuter

• What game to play

• What food to eat

• Where to go for vacation

Which of the following identifies the theme of the text?

• Childhood friendships are hard to understand.

• Goodbyes can be hard, but they help us appreciate our friendships.

• Adults often don't understand the bond between childhood friends.

• There is nothing more tragic than leaving behind a childhood friend.