Comprehension Question

Which sentence best supports the idea that members of Kobe Bryant’s family inspired him to play basketball?

• Bryant’s grandfather mailed him videos of NBA games.

• Bryant was an exceptional high school basketball player.

• He was drafted with the 13th pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets and was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

• Kobe decided to go directly into the NBA at 17 years old.

What is the meaning of the word retiring as it is used in paragraph 3?

• Taking a break from the game

• Not making anymore free throws

• Meeting with his teammates

• No longer playing professionally

What evidence is included in the passage that proves that Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest NBA basketball players of all-time?

• Bryant published a book October 23, 2018.

• Over the course of his illustrious career, Bryant was an 18-time All-Star.

• Bryant’s father retired as a basketball player in 1991.

• Bryant was an exceptional high school basketball player.

Based on the passage, the reader can tell that besides being a famous basketball player, Kobe Bryant was also considered a-

• Poet & Author

• Poet & Illustrator

• Author & Illustrator

• Author & Cook

Which of these would be a good subtitle for paragraph two?

• Kobe Bryant’s Childhood

• Kobe Bryant’s High School Years

• National Basketball Player of the Year

• Bryant’s First Year in the NBA

Is the story "Skellig" fiction or non-fiction?

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

What items does Skellig ask Michael for during their first conversation? Choose all that apply.

• bluebottles

• aspirin

• brown ale

• 27 and 53

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Dad

• Mina

• Michael

• an outside observer

Which sentence best describes the main theme of the passage?

• A) The importance of family support in achieving success.

• B) The challenges of professional sports.

• C) The history of basketball as a sport.

• D) The role of education in personal development.

What is the meaning of the word 'elaborate' as used in the context of the passage?

• A) Simple

• B) Detailed

• C) Confusing

• D) Brief