Reading and Comprehension

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?

• She is late for work

• She will miss her flight at the airport

• She is late for school

• She is hungry

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What does this story try to explain?

• a) The effort of a man who did not give up.

• b) The greed of a man.

• c) Make known the poverty of some inhabitants.

• d) Publicize the difficult economic situation of the people.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Taking into account the content of the reading,

it can be said that:

• The story is completely real and has a positive message.

• It is a fictional story.

• The main character hadn’t goals in his life.

• People fail to meet their goals.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why do you think people returned to Harland's first restaurant?

• Because customers loved Harland's food.

• The restaurant has fun games.

• The waiters were rude.

• The restaurant was an uncomfortable place.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What is the main idea of the passage: 'Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.'?

• Cassie enjoys sleeping in on Thursdays.

• Cassie is late for school.

• Cassie dislikes Thursdays.

• Cassie is going on a vacation.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of the following best describes Cassie's emotional state in the passage?

• Calm and relaxed

• Anxious and hurried

• Joyful and carefree

• Sad and disappointed

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the beams were warming the back of her neck'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the context of the passage, what does the phrase 'threw on the first outfit that she grabbed' suggest about Cassie's situation?

• She is very fashion-conscious.

• She is in a hurry.

• She is going to a party.

• She is getting ready for a photoshoot.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What can be inferred about Cassie's morning routine from the passage?

• She usually wakes up early and has a leisurely morning.

• She often wakes up late and rushes to get ready.

• She has a very organized and calm morning routine.

• She dislikes mornings and prefers to stay in bed.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the tone of the passage?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Melancholic

• Suspenseful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4