Scholastic Reading Inventory Practice

Susie was the youngest in her family. She had warm brown eyes, a sunny smile, heavy long black hair, and big ideas. She followed her sisters as they helped their mother. She swept the wooden floor clean, down to the cracks, with a stick broom that was as tall as she was. She learned how to plant corn and beans and melons, and how to harvest them when the honking geese swept southward across the sky. She learned how to mix pemmican, a food made of meat and fat, and she stood on tiptoe to taste the sweet golden pies her mother made out of squash.

Susie was. ______________.

• industrious

• deplorable

• annoying

• dishonest

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main theme of the passage about Susie?

• Family and tradition

• Adventure and exploration

• Conflict and resolution

• Technology and innovation

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word best describes Susie's character based on the passage?

• Lazy

• Industrious

• Careless

• Dishonest

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Susie learn to make with her mother?

• Bread

• Pemmican

• Soup

• Salad

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What season is suggested by the honking geese in the passage?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the significance of Susie's actions in the passage?

• They show her rebellious nature.

• They highlight her creativity.

• They demonstrate her willingness to learn.

• They reveal her dislike for chores.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of food is pemmican, as mentioned in the passage?

• A type of bread

• A meat and fat mixture

• A vegetable stew

• A fruit salad

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does Susie use to sweep the floor?

• A vacuum cleaner

• A stick broom

• A mop

• A brush

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the passage suggest about Susie's family?

• They are wealthy.

• They value hard work.

• They dislike cooking.

• They live in a city.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the tone of the passage describing Susie?

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Admiring

• Critical

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4