Test 1 Wk1 "Soccer Shootout"

1. What is the Genre of the story?

• A) Non-Fiction (Informational text)
• B) Realistic Fiction

2. How does the opening help the reader understand the rest of the story?

• A) It shows that Peter and Berk don’t really get along very well.
• B) It explains why last year’s team isn’t as good as this year’s team is horrible.
• C) It shows why it’s important for soccer players to learn new skills.
• D) It explains that another player may want Berk’s job as goalkeeper.

3. How are Berk and Ryan different as players at the beginning of the story?

• A) Berk is bold. Ryan is a little afraid of the ball.
• B) Berk misses many shots. Ryan scores more goals.
• C) Berk has good skills. Ryan takes too many chances.
• D) Berk is too busy to practice. Ryan puts in longer hours doesn't sleep.

4. In the story, Ryan makes spectacular saves as goalkeeper. What does spectacular mean?

• A) easy
• B) great
• C) lucky
• D) smart

5. What does the sweeper on a soccer team do?

• A) fills in when a player is sick
• B) cleans the field after a game
• C) keeps the ball away from the keeper
• D) makes sure that everyone arrives at the same time

6. What is the main lesson of the story?

• A) Working together makes things better.
• B) Friendships are important in our lives.
• C) Enjoying what we do makes life sad.
• D) Adults can help us reach our goals.

7. How does Berk feel when the coach tells him he is moving him to another position?

• A. excited
• B. dissapointed
• C. shy

8. What is the main character of the story?

• A. Berk
• B. Ryan
• C. Coach

9. What is the setting of the story?

• A. home
• B. bedroom
• C. soccer field

10. What happened first in the story?

• A. Berk feels apprehensive when the new kid is also trying out for goal keeper.
• B. Berk helps Ryan become a better goal keeper and they will win the championship.