"What I Want to Be When I Grow Up" - Comprehension Quiz

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Martha Brooks

• Andrew

• Mrs. Audrey Plumas

• Earl

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the narrator's mother say about taking the bus?

• It's a waste of time

• It's dangerous

• It's an education

• It's too expensive

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What career does the narrator's mother think he should pursue?

• Undersea photographer

• Veterinarian

• Missionary

• Journalist

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What makes the narrator feel nauseous on the bus?

• The heat

• The fumes and lurching

• The weird people

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does the narrator notice about girls on the bus?

• Their hair

• Their eyes

• The backs of their necks

• Their perfume

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

Who is the man that sits next to the 'breath-stopping girl' on the bus?

• The narrator

• A sandy-haired man

• The bus driver

• An expensively dressed Chinese lady

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why was the narrator late for his appointment in the most recent visit?

• He missed the bus

• He was kept late in science class

• His mother couldn't drive him

• The bus was delayed in traffic

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What vow does the narrator make after his frustrating orthodontist appointment?

• To never ride the bus again

• To not speak to anyone over 18 for a month

• To change orthodontists

• To complain to his mother

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

Who helps the narrator when he feels sick on the bus?

• The bus driver

• A woman in purple paisley

• Earl

• Another teenager

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does Earl reveal about himself to the narrator?

• He used to live on a farm

• He joined AA two years ago

• He's new to the city

• He's a retired bus driver

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6