Small Steps: Assessment - Chapter 1: The Diagnosis

What inference can you make about Peg’s feelings when her legs buckled at school?

• A. She thought she was going to faint.

• B. She felt embarrassed but tried to act normal.

• C. She was not worried about her health.

• D. She was excited to see her friends.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main idea of this part of the chapter?

• Peg enjoyed working on the Homecoming float.

• Peg began to feel weak and noticed strange muscle spasms.

• Peg liked singing in chorus at school.

• Peg’s mother wanted her to rest at home.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

Which detail from the text best shows that Peg’s parents were worried about her condition?

• They waved bravely outside her window.

• They packed her suitcase quickly.

• They kept her dog, B.J., at home.

• They entered the hospital with her.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Which sentence best summarizes this section?

• A. Peg learned she had polio and was sent to a hospital far from home.

• B. Peg visited her doctor for a normal checkup.

• C. Peg’s family won a prize at the Homecoming parade.

• D. Peg was allowed to say goodbye to all her family.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What inference can you make about Peg’s parents when they brought her the milkshake?

• They did not care what the doctors thought.

• They wanted to help Peg even if it meant breaking rules.

• They wanted Peg to have a treat.

• They thought the nurse was being unfair.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

What is the main idea of this chapter?

• Peg refused to drink anything.

• Peg’s parents’ actions helped her begin to recover.

• Nurses always followed the rules exactly.

• Peg liked chocolate milkshakes more than juice.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which detail best supports the inference that Tommy cared about Peg?

• He shouted, “The Lone Ranger rides again!” when she moved her hand.

• He stayed in the iron lung.

• He begged her to read more pages.

• Both A and C.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which statement best summarizes Peg’s progress in this chapter?

• A. Peg was discouraged by her slow improvement.

• B. Peg regained movement in her hands, arms, and legs with therapy.

• C. Peg only enjoyed reading books.

• D. Peg became friends with Tommy and forgot about her illness.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which detail best shows Peg’s new perspective on life?

• She missed roller-skating and fudge.

• She thought school petitions were less important than health.

• She wanted to wear a gunnysack instead of dresses.

• She thought her friends would never understand.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the main idea of this section?

• Peg was disappointed she could not wear pants to school.

• Peg received many letters from her classmates.

• Peg realized that having polio changed her outlook on life.

• Peg preferred spending time with Tommy over her classmates.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.3.2