Reading Comprehension Quiz

Read the sentence from paragraph 6. He knew he couldn't fly again unless he drank some water, but he couldn't get to the water in the cup. What is the meaning of the contraction couldn't?

• could not

• should not

• could have

• should have

Which event happens first in the story?

• The crow became hot and thirsty.

• The crow drops rocks in the cup.

• The crow finds a tall cup.

• The crow looked for a river.

Read this list of events from the story. 1. The crow flew for hours and hours. 2. The crow flew on to his friend's house. 3. The crow became weak with thirst. 4. The crow collected stones. What is the correct order of events?

• 1, 4, 3, 2

• 2, 1, 3, 4

• 1, 3, 4, 2

• 2, 3, 4, 1

What can the reader infer about the crow?

• The crow was smart.

• The crow was lucky.

• The crow was strong.

• The crow was careful.

Which sentence correctly summarizes the passage?

• A crow flies a long distance to visit his friend, but he cannot find water to drink.

• A crow becomes thirsty and cannot find water.

• A crow uses rocks to get a drink of water.

• A crow becomes thirsty while flying a long way and finds a way to get water.

Based on his action in the selection, which word best describes the crow?

• bored

• determined

• excited

• sad

This is an example of what type of selection?

• fiction

• informational

• nonfiction

• poetry

What is the main message of this selection?

• Do not travel when it is hot.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Be careful in the forest.

• Never give up.

Which word would best replace the word collected in paragraph 8?

• hid

• picked up

• saw

• moved away

Why did the crow drop stones into the cup?

• He was smart enough to know that the stones would make the water level rise.

• He wanted to create a splash so he could catch the water with his beak.

• He was hoping to tell the farmer.

• He was taking a guess that it would help.