Staying with Uncle Stephen: STAAR-like Practice Questions

In 'Staying with Uncle Stephen,' the narrator describes their feelings about staying with their uncle. Which sentence from the passage best illustrates the narrator's initial feelings?

• I was excited to explore a new place.

• I felt nervous about leaving my home.

• Uncle Stephen always had the best snacks.

• I couldn’t wait to see what adventures awaited me.

Which of the following statements about Uncle Stephen is best supported by evidence from the text?

• He is strict and does not allow any fun.

• He encourages the narrator to try new things and be adventurous.

• He prefers to spend time alone rather than with family.

• He is not very involved in the narrator's life.

How does the narrator's perspective on staying with Uncle Stephen change throughout the passage?

• They become more disappointed as time goes on.

• They start to see Uncle Stephen as a role model.

• They initially feel unhappy but grow to appreciate their time together.

• They feel indifferent and do not develop an opinion.

Which of the following pieces of evidence would best support the claim that Uncle Stephen is a caring guardian? A) 'He always let me stay up late to watch movies.' B) 'He took me to the park and listened to my stories.' C) 'He often went out with friends while I stayed home.' D) 'He had a busy work schedule and was rarely home.'

• He always let me stay up late to watch movies.

• He took me to the park and listened to my stories.

• He often went out with friends while I stayed home.

• He had a busy work schedule and was rarely home.

What conclusion can be drawn about the narrator's relationship with Uncle Stephen based on the passage?

• The narrator does not enjoy spending time with Uncle Stephen.

• The narrator feels neglected during their stay.

• The narrator develops a bond with Uncle Stephen by the end of the visit.

• The narrator wishes they could go back home immediately.

What emotion does the narrator express when they first arrive at Uncle Stephen's house?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Indifference

• Anger

Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that Uncle Stephen is understanding?

• He always had a new game for us to play.

• He listened patiently when I talked about my worries.

• He told me I couldn’t have dessert until I finished my dinner.

• He often went to bed early.

Which statement about the narrator's experience staying with Uncle Stephen is best supported by the text?

• The narrator feels abandoned during their stay.

• The narrator learns valuable life lessons.

• The narrator is unhappy and does not want to stay.

• The narrator finds Uncle Stephen to be boring.

What evidence from the passage best demonstrates that Uncle Stephen is playful?

• "He encouraged me to try new activities."

• "He made up silly songs while we were cooking."

• "He asked me about my schoolwork."

• "He took me to bed early every night."

Which quote from the passage best reflects the narrator's change in perspective about staying with Uncle Stephen?