Literature Comprehension Quiz

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On page 34 it says “Violet followed her with some trepidation.” What does the word trepidation most likely mean?

• Hesitantly

• Carefully

• Quietly

• Confidently

How does Myrtle most likely feel about the training institute?

• Myrtle feels that it is a place where you can learn things from books, so you can do something important in the world.

• Myrtle feels that it is a place where people are bossy at times but know how to help her.

• Myrtle feels that it is a place where she is being told to know her place and she doesn't like going there.

• Myrtle feels that it is a place that will help her moving forward, and allow her to live an independent life.

Which words best describe Violet?

• Impatient and nervous

• Witty and bold

• Courageous and cautious

• Resourceful and out of control

Which statement provides the best explanation of why Myrtle and Violet snuck out of the settlement house?

• They feared Mr. Martin would send them back to the places they despised.

• They thought Mr. Martin would call the police on them.

• They thought Mr. Martin would kidnap them.

On page 43, Violet thinks, “All this politeness is such a waste of time.” What do you think this means?

• Violet hates doing things just because they are considered proper

• Violet thinks you should not always be polite, unless you are talking to a stranger.

• Violet is in a rush and wants the man to keep talking to her.

• Violet wants to find out where her sister is, and going through the motions of using her manners is taking up a lot of time.

Based off this selection, what word would you use to describe Mr. Martin?

• Cautious

• Appalling

• Curious

• Resourceful

Which statement best describes the structure used in the following quote? “I’m afraid Ms. Mayhew isn’t here,” said Mr. Martin. “She isn’t in New York actually.” Violet felt as if she’d been punched in the stomach. That Chloe wouldn’t be in New York was not a possibility that occurred to her.

• The quote uses cause and effect to show how Violet felt after hearing that her sister was not in New York.

• The quote uses chronology to identify the events that Violet experienced upon entering the settlement house

• The quote uses comparison to show how Violet is different from Myrtle.

• The quote uses problem and solution to show how Violet handles the challenge of her sister not being in New York