The First Day of School

The flashback in paragraphs 27-28 of "The First Day of School" affects the story by...

• reflecting John’s fear of what is to come

• telling how Audrey feels toward John

• showing that John’s mother gives wise advice

• explaining why John disagrees with his mother

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 of “The First Day of School” shows that John...

• has enjoyed the long summer days

• likes the routine of school

• does not want to see the end of summer

• is usually late to school

In “The First Day of School,” the main way that readers learn that this day is different from other days is through ...

• John's actions

• Audrey's actions

• dialogue between John and Audrey

• dialogue between John and his mother.

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lingered (verb) remained, dawdled, hung around, remained alive

Which synonym best matches the meaning of the word lingered as it is used in paragraph 25 of “The First Day of School”?

• remained

• dawdled

• hung around

• remained alive

Periods 1-6 wenty by smoothl for Nick on the first day of school. What class did he have for 7th period?

• Language Arts with Ms. Granger

• Math with Mr. Thagaros

• Science with Ms. Avery

What is the main theme of 'The First Day of School'?

• A) Overcoming fear

• B) Embracing change

• C) Friendship

• D) Academic success

In 'The First Day of School,' how does the author describe the protagonist's feelings about starting school?

• A) Excited

• B) Nervous

• C) Indifferent

• D) Angry

Which literary device is used in the sentence: 'The school bell rang like a distant echo of summer's end'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

What is the significance of the setting in 'The First Day of School'?

• A) It highlights the protagonist's fear

• B) It contrasts with the protagonist's emotions

• C) It emphasizes the importance of education

• D) It shows the passage of time

Which character in 'The First Day of School' provides support to the protagonist?

• A) The teacher

• B) A friend

• C) The protagonist's mother

• D) A sibling