Reading Bank 4

In Passage 1, how did talking with the fish make Yeh-Shen view her future life?

• She feared her life would be worse.

• She believed her life would be the same.

• She hoped her life would be slightly better.

• She was confident her life would be perfect.

In Passage 1, why does Yeh-Shen leave the festival when she believes Jung-Li will recognize her?

• She fears Jung-Li’s anger and jealousy.

• She thinks Jung-Li will make fun of her dress.

• She is afraid Jung-Li will know she found the fish.

• She doesn’t want Jung-Li to ask if she can try on the shoes.

Read this sentence from Passage 1. “She would often make this a Sisyphean task by spilling something else right when Yeh-Shen was just finishing cleaning up the first mess.” (paragraph 1) What is a Sisyphean task?

• one that is confusing

• one that never seems to end

• one that must be done perfectly

• one that need not be thought about

Which two sentences should be included in a summary of Passage 1?

• Yeh-Shen’s stepmother and stepsister were cruel to her.

• The ruler of the kingdom Yeh-Shen lived in was kind and fair.

• The only time Yeh-Shen was happy was when she was talking to the fish.

• Jung-Li was furious when she saw Yeh-Shen running from the festival.

• A friendly fish that lived in a magical pond enjoyed talking with people.

What is the theme of Passage 2?

• No one is ever truly alone.

• Goodness will be rewarded.

• It is a mistake to give up too soon.

• Solutions can be found for most problems.

In Passage 2, what quality of Chinye’s is shown by her behavior while she is choosing a gourd?

• She is patient.

• She is very kind.

• She is a good listener.

• She is bold and daring.

Read this sentence from Passage 2. “The good feelings she got from her hard work were her only compensation, but she needed no other benefit or payment.” (paragraph 1) What does compensation mean as it is used in this sentence?

• wish

• idea

• reward

• difficulty

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Why is Chinye kind to everyone in Passage 2?

• She thinks she will be treated well in return.

• She hopes she will be protected from danger.

• She feels grateful for the care her family gives her.

• She knows she will be rewarded with valuable items.

Part B: Which sentence from Passage 2 supports the answer to Part A?

• “For as long as she could remember, she had lived with her stepmother and her stepsister, Adanma.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘My father used to quote the proverb The farmer can gather in only the results of what he has planted,’ she said.” (paragraph 2)

• “The forest was full of dangerous animals.” (paragraph 3)

• “When she got home with the gourd, she broke it open, and many priceless treasures spilled forth.” (paragraph 5)

10. 10.Fill in a circle in each row to show whether the sentence describes a point of view in Passage 1, Passage 2, or both passages. The Narrator is someone outside the story.

• Passage 1

• Passage 2

• Both Passages