Heidi Passage Quiz

Which quotation from the passage shows Heidi’s perspective on the place where she has decided to sleep?

• “Heidi thrust in her bundle of clothes, as far back behind her grandfather’s things as possible, . . .” (paragraph 8)

• “. . . near her grandfather’s bed she saw a short ladder against the wall; up she climbed and found herself in the hay-loft.” (paragraph 10)

• “. . . she called down to him, ‘it’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!’” (paragraph 11)

• ‘That is capital,’ said her grandfather; ‘now we must put on the sheet.’” (paragraph 15)

Which paragraph from the passage uses figurative language to develop Heidi’s character?

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 5

• paragraph 7

• paragraph 11

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which statement describes a theme of the excerpt from Heidi?

• Hard work brings great rewards.

• Always make the best of a situation.

• A great imagination can bring happiness.

• Listening to your elders is the right thing to do.

Part B: Which quotation from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• “The old man turned and looked searchingly at the child, whose dark eyes were sparkling in delighted anticipation of what she was going to see inside.” (paragraph 5)

• “Heidi did as she was told. The old man now opened the door and Heidi stepped inside after him; she found herself in a good-sized room, which covered the whole ground floor of the hut.” (paragraph 8)

• “There lay a large heap of fresh, sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley.” (paragraph 10)

• “It looked as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork.” (paragraph 16)

When Heidi’s grandfather tells her she may sleep wherever she likes, she begins her search for a place. What can the reader infer about Heidi based on her reaction?

• Heidi is happy because she enjoys sleeping in unfamiliar places.

• Heidi is enthusiastic about the possibilities of her sleeping choices.

• Heidi is tired from her journey and wants to go find somewhere to sleep quickly.

• Heidi is resentful toward her grandfather because she does not have a bed to sleep in.

Read the sentence from paragraph 14. "All right," said the grandfather, and presently he went to the cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet." What is the meaning of rummaging as it is used in the sentence?

• organizing

• reaching

• searching

• wandering