The Fun They Had Quiz

Which of the following words uses ch to spell the sh sound?

• A. nonchalantly

• B. teacher

• C. mechanical

• D. all of the above

Which word uses ch to make the sh sound?

• A. chorus

• B. orchestra

• C. echo

• D. chaperone

The setting of a story includes which of the following?

• the author’s reason for writing the story

• cultural and historical elements

• the theme (or message) of the story

• the order of events

What does the passage tell about the kind of school Margie thinks is appealing?

• a school with a mechanical teacher and well-designed lessons

• a school that provides the opportunity to be with other children

• a school that she can get to easily and attend daily

• a futuristic, new kind of school that has better mechanical teachers

Read the passage. The year was 2084 in the country of Traintor. It was against the law to read. Only the wealthy could read books and interpret them for the citizens. Which of the following best describes the passage?

• A. The narrator is a character in the story.

• B. The main character appears in the introduction.

• C. The passage establishes the setting.

• D. The plot moves forward, revealing the characters’ personalities.

What is the difference between a stated theme and an implied theme?

• A. A stated theme is what the author intends to communicate; an implied theme is unintended.

• B. A stated theme is written in the text; an implied theme is one readers have to interpret on their own.

• C. A stated theme is stated in the author’s voice; an implied theme is delivered in a character’s voice.

• D. A stated theme only appears in nonfiction texts; an implied theme only appears in fiction texts.

Which is the best statement of an implied theme in this passage?

• Other people make learning fun.

• Everyone learns at the same pace.

• Competition always helps you learn.

• Age determines how well you learn.

Which is the best statement of an implied or stated theme in this passage?

• A. Friends met in childhood are important.

• B. Friends never let us make bad choices.

• C. Friends stay together no matter what.

• D. Friends can help us to change our lives.