Reading Comprehension Assessment: Peace and Quiet & Maple Street

What is the main theme of "Peace and Quiet"?

• The importance of music lessons

• The challenges of finding privacy in a large family

• The value of outdoor activities

• The relationship between siblings who play instruments

In "Peace and Quiet," why does Desha go to the forest?

• To practice basketball

• To meet her brother James

• To escape from the noise and find solitude

• To write in her journal

What can you infer about Desha's feelings toward her family at the beginning of the story?

• She feels overwhelmed and frustrated

• She feels excited and energetic

• She feels grateful and loving

• She feels indifferent and uncaring

In the context of the story, what does "stuffed like feathers in a pillow" suggest?

• The family enjoys sleeping

• The house is very comfortable

• The house is extremely crowded

• The family has many pillows

How does James help change Desha's perspective about family?

• By teaching her new guitar chords

• By giving her his room

• By sharing his own experiences and memories

• By telling her to stay outdoors

In "Maple Street," what is the speaker's special place?

• The karate class

• The swing set

• The tree tower

• The street corner

What literary device is used in "His nose may run green slime all year"?

• Alliteration
• Personification

• Smilie

• Onomatopoeia

How does the imagery in "their hair like two flags in the wind" help the reader?

• It shows the time of day

• It creates a vivid picture of movement

• It indicates the weather

• It describes the girls' hair color

What text evidence suggests the speaker in "Maple Street" is an artist?

• "the perfect place to draw"

• "the gigantic maple tree"

• "practicing karate moves"

• "green and paper leaves"

How are both texts similar?

• They both feature musical instruments

• They both include special hiding places

• They both describe family conflicts

• They both take place at night