Swindle Test: Skills and Analysis

What is the main idea of the story "Swindle"?

• A group of kids trying to win a baseball game.

• A group of kids trying to retrieve a valuable baseball card.

• A group of kids learning about friendship.

• A group of kids starting a detective agency.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

Summarize the key details of how the kids plan to retrieve the baseball card.

• They plan to buy it back from the store.

• They plan to sneak into the store and take it.

• They plan to convince the store owner to give it back.

• They plan to trade another card for it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

What inference can you make about the character Griffin from the story?

• Griffin is very shy and reserved.

• Griffin is a natural leader and very determined.

• Griffin is uninterested in the baseball card.

• Griffin is afraid of taking risks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Compare and contrast the themes of friendship and teamwork in "Swindle."

• Friendship is more important than teamwork.

• Teamwork is more important than friendship.

• Both friendship and teamwork are equally important in achieving the goal.

• Neither friendship nor teamwork is important in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Analyze why Griffin is motivated to retrieve the baseball card.

• He wants to sell it for money.

• He wants to prove his intelligence.

• He feels it was unfairly taken and wants justice.

• He wants to impress his friends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Interpret the figurative language used when the author describes the baseball card as "a golden ticket."

• The card is literally made of gold.

• The card is a ticket to a baseball game.

• The card represents a valuable opportunity.

• The card is a prize in a contest.

Identify the main idea of the chapter where the kids plan their heist.

• The kids are learning about baseball history.

• The kids are organizing a birthday party.

• The kids are strategizing to retrieve the card.

• The kids are practicing for a school play.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Summarize the key details of the obstacles the kids face during their plan.

• They face no obstacles and succeed easily.

• They are caught by the police immediately.

• They encounter security systems and a guard dog.

• They lose interest and abandon the plan.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

What inference can you make about the character Ben from the story?

• Ben is very athletic and loves sports.

• Ben is cautious and often worries about the plan.

• Ben is uninterested in the baseball card.

• Ben is the mastermind behind the plan.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Compare and contrast the themes of justice and revenge in "Swindle."

• Justice is portrayed as more noble than revenge.

• Revenge is portrayed as more satisfying than justice.

• Both justice and revenge are equally important in the story.

• Neither justice nor revenge is important in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9