Lit Apps Pre-Test

What is the main theme of this passage?

• The importance of bicycle maintenance.

• The value of teaching and mentoring others

• The history of a neighborhood bike shop

• The popularity of cycling among children

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What literary device is used in the phrase "dreams of riding faster than the wind"?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which detail best supports Mr. Thompson's role as a mentor?

• He owned the shop for forty years

• He fixed bikes every Saturday

• He explained how gears worked while making repairs

• His windows were dusty

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

How does the author develop Mr. Thompson's character?

• Through physical descriptions only

• Through direct statements about his personality

• Through his actions and impact on others

• Through dialogue with customers

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the phrase "fixing lives" suggest about Mr. Thompson?

• He was a professional counselor

• He helped people beyond just repairing bikes

• He was a medical doctor

• He only fixed bicycles

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Based on context clues, what type of person is Mr. Thompson?

• Impatient and busy

• Wise and caring

• Strict and demanding

• Young and energetic

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the author establish the setting?

• Through weather descriptions

• Through time period references

• Through specific street names and shop details

• Through character descriptions

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What inference can be made about the neighborhood children?

• They disliked getting their bikes fixed

• They were afraid of Mr. Thompson

• They valued both repairs and life lessons

• They only came when forced by parents

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

The passage suggests that Mr. Thompson believes:

• Bikes are more important than people

• Life lessons can be learned through everyday activities

• Children should learn independently

• Bicycle repair is difficult

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Write a short response: How does the author use sensory details to bring the bike shop to life? Cite two specific examples from the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4