Quiz on 'The Day I Didn't Go to the Pool'

What is the main thematic subject of the short story 'The Day I Didn't Go to the Pool'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Disappointment and responsibility

• Mystery and suspense

• Friendship and loyalty

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the narrator wonder about the sun?

• If it will rain

• If it will snow

• If it will shine again

• If it will set early

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the narrator describe as yellow and burned?

• The grass

• The sky

• The sun

• The Missouri sun

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why did the narrator's mom feel better leaving the kids with a fifteen-year-old?

• Because the fifteen-year-old was more responsible

• Because the fifteen-year-old was more fun

• Because the fifteen-year-old was more experienced

• Because the fifteen-year-old was more energetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the narrator's dad used to make for them?

• Sandwiches

• Animal pancakes

• Omelets

• Waffles

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the narrator hope to do with new school friends?

• Go to the movies

• Hang out at the pool

• Play video games

• Go hiking

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the narrator's mom promise to do when she got back?

• Take them to the park

• Take them swimming

• Take them shopping

• Take them to a movie

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was the narrator reading?

• A novel

• A sports magazine

• A comic book

• A newspaper

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did the narrator feel about the breeze?

• It was annoying

• It was refreshing

• It was too cold

• It was too hot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did the narrator think about being in the yard?

• It was a great idea

• It was boring

• It didn’t seem like a great idea

• It was exciting

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6