The Three-Layered City... (Comp and Grammar Test)

Which sentence from the story contains an example of personification?

• “The tunnels twisted like snakes.”

• “Her heart thumped like a thunder drum.”

• “The wind outside howled like it was listening.”

• “Cloud goats with puffy wool floated by.”

Why does the author personify the wind in the line, “The wind outside howled like it was listening”? What does this suggest about the mood of the scene?

• To make the wind seem friendly and calm, showing Lina feels peaceful

• To create tension and mystery, showing something important is about to happen

• To describe the weather changing quickly so Lina must hurry

• To explain that the wind is dangerous and might cause a storm

Which word from the story is a homograph—meaning it has more than one meaning depending on context?

• Stone

• Wind

• Tree

• Fruit

In the sentence, “The wind outside howled like it was listening,” what does the word wind mean, and how do you know?

Which sentence best supports the theme: “Understanding where you come from is just as important as understanding where you are”?

• “The Glooms laughed. Lina’s face turned red.”

• “You carry us in your heart, even if not in your feet.”

• “She slipped off the rocks but caught herself.”

• “She was thrilled to understand.”

What is one theme of the story, and how does Lina’s journey show this theme?

• People should never break the rules, no matter what.

• Everyone should live in the layer they were born in.

• Understanding your past is part of understanding yourself.

• It’s better to keep secrets than to cause trouble.

Explain why the verb "blurted" in the sentence below is a stronger choice than simply "said" or "asked".

“She blurted, ‘Where did you get that stone?’”

Which strong adjective best helps the reader picture the Underdeep tunnels?

• Colorful

• Glowing

• Bright

• Shiny

How does the author use dialogue between Lina and Abuela to move the story forward?

What does Lina’s dialogue tell us about her feelings when she says:

“I just want to learn. My abuela came from here. I want to understand.”

• She’s scared of the Glooms.

• She’s proud of her grandmother.

• She’s angry about being tested.

• She wants to connect and be accepted.