Reading Comprehension Quiz

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English
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8th Grade
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Robert McNeely
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26 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Passage 1: Non-fiction. What is the main idea of this passage?
The history of book printing.
The impact of the printing press on society.
The life of Johannes Gutenberg.
The importance of education.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Passage 1: Non-fiction. Which of the following is a supporting detail for the main idea?
Books were expensive before the printing press.
The Renaissance was a period of great artistic and scientific achievement.
Johannes Gutenberg was a German inventor.
Literacy rates increased after the invention of the printing press.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Passage 1: Non-fiction. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
To entertain readers with a story.
To persuade readers to buy a printing press.
To inform readers about the importance of the printing press.
To criticize the limitations of hand-copied books.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Passage 2: Fiction What is the main idea of this passage?
The beauty of a summer evening.
The loneliness of a young boy.
The symbolism of the oak tree.
The importance of nature.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Passage 2: Fiction Which of the following is an example of figurative language used in the passage?
"The old oak tree stood sentinel at the edge of the meadow."
"The wind whispered through its leaves."
"His chin resting on his knees."
"The sun began to set."
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Passage 2: Fiction What is the theme of this passage?
The power of nature.
The importance of friendship.
The fleeting nature of time.
Finding hope in unexpected places.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Passage 3: Non-Fiction What is the main idea of this passage?
The characteristics of the planet Earth.
The formation of the solar system.
A general overview of the solar system.
The dangers of space exploration.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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