Reading Enrichment Final Exam

In “Schooled” why was Lionel afraid to read the poem to the whole class?

• he didn't know how to read and he stuttered over the words

• he had better things to do other than reading the poem

• because he really wanted to go to the restroom

• because he was afraid everyone was going to make fun of him

In “Schooled” What did Lionel do with the letter his teacher gave him?

• He threw it in the trashcan

• He kept it in his backpack

• He forged his dad's signature

• He left it in his locker

In “Schooled” At the end of the story, who was playing basketball together?

• Lionel & Jamar

• Lionel & Steve

• Lionel & Jamar

• Lionel and his dad

In “A Matter of Trust” Brisana got Hakeem's attention by offering to let him

• help him study for his English test.

• give her a ride home.

• take her for a walk on the beach.

• borrow her brother's guitar.

In “A Matter of Trust” When Roylin teased him at Tarah's party, Hakeem

• stormed out of the party.

• ignored Roylin.

• punched Roylin in the face.

• burst into tears.

In “A Matter of Trust” Darcy could not go out for tacos and watch the sunset with Hakeem because she had to

• go home and keep an eye on her grandmother.

• study for an English test.

• audition for the school talent show.

• go to the mall with Brisana.

In “A Matter of Trust” Darcy was having a hard time forgiving her father for

• lying about having a second job.

• running out on the family for five years.

• refusing to buy her a car.

• grounding her for six months.

In “A Matter of Trust” At dinner, Aunt Charlotte wanted to discuss

• plans for a new house.

• moving in with Darcy's family.

• giving Darcy a car for her next birthday.

• putting Darcy's grandmother in a nursing home.

In “A Matter of Trust” Darcy's mother worked as

• a baker at the local supermarket.

• an emergency room nurse.

• an executive assistant.

• a chef in a restaurant.

Which statement about an inference is correct?

• an inference is not based on any evidence

• an inference is based only on what a text says

• an inference always turns out to be right

• an inference requires that you use clues