Reading Comprehension and Analysis Quiz

Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Excerpt: "The Tale of Icarus and Daedalus"
Daedalus, a master craftsman, and his son Icarus were imprisoned on the island of Crete. To escape, Daedalus fashioned wings from feathers and wax. He warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun or too close to the sea. Excited by the freedom of flight, Icarus ignored his father’s warning and flew too high. The sun’s heat melted the wax, and Icarus fell into the sea.

What is the main reason Daedalus warned Icarus about flying too close to the sun?

• He wanted Icarus to fly faster.

• He was concerned about the heat melting the wax.

• He thought the wings would fall apart regardless of flight height.

• He wanted Icarus to enjoy the view of the ocean.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Excerpt: "The Tale of Icarus and Daedalus"
Daedalus, a master craftsman, and his son Icarus were imprisoned on the island of Crete. To escape, Daedalus fashioned wings from feathers and wax. He warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun or too close to the sea. Excited by the freedom of flight, Icarus ignored his father’s warning and flew too high. The sun’s heat melted the wax, and Icarus fell into the sea.

What does Icarus’s decision to ignore Daedalus's warning show about his character?

• He is cautious and obedient.

• He is impulsive and overconfident.

• He is patient and understanding.

• He is fearful and timid.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Excerpt: "The Tale of Icarus and Daedalus"
Daedalus, a master craftsman, and his son Icarus were imprisoned on the island of Crete. To escape, Daedalus fashioned wings from feathers and wax. He warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun or too close to the sea. Excited by the freedom of flight, Icarus ignored his father’s warning and flew too high. The sun’s heat melted the wax, and Icarus fell into the sea.

What is the theme of the story?

• Teamwork is the key to success.

• Ambition without caution can lead to disaster.

• Creativity always leads to great outcomes.

• Listening to advice is unnecessary.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Excerpt: "The Tale of Icarus and Daedalus"
Daedalus, a master craftsman, and his son Icarus were imprisoned on the island of Crete. To escape, Daedalus fashioned wings from feathers and wax. He warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun or too close to the sea. Excited by the freedom of flight, Icarus ignored his father’s warning and flew too high. The sun’s heat melted the wax, and Icarus fell into the sea.

What is the denotation of the word “fashioned” in the second sentence?

• Built or created.

• Decorated or painted.

• Destroyed or removed.

• Molded into a statue.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the excerpt from a play and answer the questions.

Setting: A living room. Two characters, Liam and Zoe, discuss their school project.

ZOE: I think we should build a model volcano for the science fair!
LIAM: A volcano? That’s been done a million times. Let’s create a robot instead.
ZOE: Robots are way too complicated. What if it doesn’t work?
LIAM: So what? If it works, we’ll win first place!
[Zoe crosses her arms and raises her eyebrows.]
ZOE: I still think the volcano is a better idea.

Which example of dialogue best expresses the conflict in the scene?

• “I think we should build a model volcano for the science fair!”

• “Robots are way too complicated. What if it doesn’t work?”

• “So what? If it works, we’ll win first place!”

• “Zoe crosses her arms and raises her eyebrows.”

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Read the excerpt from a play and answer the questions.

Setting: A living room. Two characters, Liam and Zoe, discuss their school project.

ZOE: I think we should build a model volcano for the science fair!
LIAM: A volcano? That’s been done a million times. Let’s create a robot instead.
ZOE: Robots are way too complicated. What if it doesn’t work?
LIAM: So what? If it works, we’ll win first place!
[Zoe crosses her arms and raises her eyebrows.]
ZOE: I still think the volcano is a better idea.

What does Zoe’s body language in the stage directions suggest?

• She agrees with Liam’s idea.

• She feels uncertain about the volcano idea.

• She is frustrated with Liam’s suggestion.

• She is worried about losing the science fair.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

The car zoomed down the road, as fast as a cheetah chasing its prey. What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Idiom

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The old oak tree creaked and groaned in the wind. What does the use of personification in this sentence suggest about the tree?

• It is alive and in pain.

• It is strong and unbreakable.

• It is old and worn out.

• It is unaffected by the wind.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of the idiom "spill the beans"?

• To ruin a meal.

• To tell a secret.

• To scatter objects.

• To exaggerate a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Daedalus, a master craftsman, and his son Icarus were imprisoned on the island of Crete. To escape, Daedalus fashioned wings from feathers and wax. He warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun or too close to the sea. Excited by the freedom of flight, Icarus ignored his father’s warning and flew too high. The sun’s heat melted the wax, and Icarus fell into the sea.

What is the main reason Daedalus warned Icarus about flying too close to the sun?

• He wanted Icarus to fly faster.

• He was concerned about the heat melting the wax.

• He thought the wings would fall apart regardless of flight height.

• He wanted Icarus to enjoy the view of the ocean.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2