Blind Ambition Comprehension Quiz

Question: What was the blind man doing with his dog in the store that surprised the cashier?
Paragraph: 2-3

• He was talking to his dog.

• He was buying food.

• He was swinging his guide dog around his head.

• He was looking around the store.

Question: How does Twyla help Matthew when there is something in the way on the sidewalk?
Paragraph: 3

• She tells Matthew to stop.

• • She finds a way around the obstacle.

• She jumps over the obstacle.

• She asks people for help.

Question: Why does Matthew say he would never actually swing Twyla around?
Paragraph: 3

• Because it’s dangerous for the dog.

• Because it’s just a joke and not how guide dogs work.

• Because Twyla is too small.

• Because it would scare people in the store.

Question: What did Matthew use before he had a guide dog?
Paragraph: 4

• A cane.

• His parents helped him.

• He used a wheelchair.

• He used a walking stick.

Question: What does Matthew trust Twyla to do?
Paragraph: 6

• Walk him around.

• Find food for him.

• Protect him from strangers.

• Keep him from falling into holes or dangerous areas.

Question: According to paragraph 5, who gives the command to cross the street?​ (a)   Paragraph: 5

• Matthew
• The cars
• Tyla

Question: How does Twyla react when Matthew tells her to turn right in school?​ ​ (a)   Paragraph: 7

• Turns at the wrong time
• Ignores Matthew
• Turns at the correct hallway

Question: In paragraph 9, Matthew says, "It’s important that I fit in with everybody, to not be known as ‘__________.’"

Question: In paragraph 10, Matthew says that to play paintball, he makes his friends wear _______ so he can know where they are.

Question: In paragraph 11, Matthew explains that his favorite activity is _______.