Playing the Field Passage Questions

Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.

• Jason really wanted to play third base.

• Jason was the best player on his team.

• Jason had trouble catching ground balls.

• Jason was too lazy to practice.

What is the main theme of the passage 'Playing the Field'?

• Love and relationships

• Sportsmanship

• Friendship

• Competition

Which character in 'Playing the Field' is known for their sportsmanship?

• John

• Sarah

• Mike

• Emily

In the passage 'Playing the Field', what sport is primarily featured?

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Tennis

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Playing the Field'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

Identify the correct sentence structure from the passage 'Playing the Field'.

• The field was played by the team.

• The team played the field.

• Played the field the team.

• Field the team played.

What is the tone of the passage 'Playing the Field'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Sarcastic

Which word best describes the protagonist in 'Playing the Field'?

• Arrogant

• Humble

• Aggressive

• Timid

What is the climax of the story in 'Playing the Field'?

• The final match

• The team meeting

• The training session

• The award ceremony

What is the author's purpose in writing 'Playing the Field'?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To criticize