Quiz: The Eclipse

Why is the class having a party?

• to celebrate the solar eclipse

• to say goodbye to Henry

• to celebrate Earth Day

What tool does Mrs. Rogers say will help them safely view the eclipse?

• special glasses with dark lenses

• special binoculars to see extra far

• special hats to create a big shadow

What words from the story show how Chip feels about Henry moving away?

• “I have an aching feeling in my stomach.”

• “It feels like nighttime even though it is day.”

• “It’s going to be extraordinary!”

The story says, “I reluctantly get up from my desk.” How else could you say that?

• I quickly get up from my desk.

• I excitedly get up from my desk.

• I get up from my desk, but I really don’t want to.

What happens during totality in a solar eclipse?

• The sun gets extra bright.

• The moon completely covers the sun.

• The moon disappears from the sky.

What can happen if you look directly at the sun during an eclipse?

• You can damage your eyes

• You can see the moon clearly

• You will see nothing unusual

• You will get a tan

How did Henry and Chip eventually celebrate the solar eclipse together?

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What is the main problem of the selection?

• Henry does not know when the eclipse is happening.

• Chip wants to change schools

• Henry is moving to a new school and they can't enjoy the eclipse together

• Mrs. Rogers is a mean teacher

Match the vocabulary words to the definition:

• walk slowly with heavy steps

• extraordinary

• sparkly with light

• iridescent

• when the moon is between sun and Earth

• solar eclipse

• unusual. does not happen very often

• trudge

What is the Author's message for this selection?

• To inform about eclipses

• To learn that friends can keep being friends even if away

• To teach how to make an eclipse party