Reading Comprehension Quiz

Which phrase from Passage 1 best uses imagery to appeal to the reader's senses?

• upon the stair (line 1)

• last night at three (line 5)

• please don't slam the door (line 10)

• A little man (line 12)

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which word best describes the tone of Passage 1?

• exhausted

• frightened

• hopeful

• stern

Part B: Which two lines best support the answer to Part A?

• When I came home last night at three / The man was waiting there for me

• But when I looked around the hall / I couldn't see him there at all! / Go away, go away, don't you come back any more!

According to the rhyme scheme in Passage 1, to which column does each group of lines belong? Choose the correct letter for each group of lines below the correct rhyme scheme.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the purpose of repeating the phrase go away throughout the poem?

• to give the reader a clue about the ending

• to convey the speaker's angry mood

• to involve the reader in the poem

• to show the speaker's uneasiness

Traditional ghost stories often make use of archetypes, or patterns found in literature from different cultures and time periods. What do the characters and setting of Passage 1 have in common with many other ghost stories?

• They feature a haunted house.

• They include a tragic love story.

• They involve a mysterious disappearance.

• They depict a battle between good and evil.

In Passage 2, why does the actor pause between the words in the phrase who wasn't there in line 2?

• to display anger

• to imply courage

• to show disbelief

• to express satisfaction

Listen to the way the actor in Passage 2 delivers line 6 of the poem. The man was waiting there for me. The actor's use of emphasis suggests that —

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In which two ways does the dramatic reading in Passage 2 adapt the poem from Passage 1?

• It stresses certain words.

• It includes a sound effect.

• It changes several of the words.

• It gives the poem a humorous quality.

• It makes the poem seem more realistic.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which sentence best states a theme of Passage 1?

• Empowering others is wise.

• Inner strength is most important.

• Companionship can be comforting.

• Fear can cause the desire to escape.