Grade 4 Citizenship and Voting Quiz

What is the main problem in Act 1?

• The citizens do not know where Cookington is located.

• The city must decide whether to build The Common Good Center.

• Mr. Crumble wants to cancel all town meetings.

• The citizens are arguing about who should become mayor.

What does the phrase common good most likely mean in the script?

• Something that helps only one person

• Something that is easy to build

• Something that benefits the community

• Something that costs no money

Which sentence best shows that Mia is trying to become an informed citizen?

• "I need the simple version. What would the center actually do?"

• "I voted. That felt important."

• "I want to help. I can make signs that explain why voting matters."

• "So my vote belongs to me."

Why does Justice Sage say, "One vote matters because every citizen's voice is part of the decision"?

• To explain that citizens should vote only when the decision is close

• To show that voting is one way citizens participate in democracy

• To prove that Mr. Crumble's opinion is more important than others

• To explain why citizens should always vote the same way

Which character changes the most from the beginning to the end of the script?

• Mayor Nova

• Tia Turnkey

• Mr. Crumble

• Justice Sage

What evidence best supports the answer to Question 5?

• Mr. Crumble says he does not like meetings, but later he votes and offers to help check the budget.

• Mayor Nova explains the voting rules and announces the results.

• Zay Zoom makes jokes during the debate and helps with the welcome wall.

• Mia asks questions about the center and later votes.

What is the best theme of the script?

• Communities are strongest when citizens learn, listen, vote, and stay involved.

• Funny people are usually the best leaders in a community.

• Buildings are always worth the cost if students can use them.

• Citizens should avoid debates because they can lead to disagreement.

In Act 2, why does the author include humor, such as Jay saying he came "for the drama" but stayed "for the facts"?

• To distract readers from the serious topic

• To make civic participation more engaging while still teaching an important lesson

• To show that Jay does not understand the debate

• To prove that facts are less important than entertainment

What does the word proposal most likely mean in Act 1?

• A plan or suggestion for people to consider

• A law that has already been approved

• A private argument between citizens

• A building that has already been built

Which statement best explains why the citizens hold a public debate before voting?

• The debate gives citizens a chance to hear different views and ask questions.

• The debate allows Mayor Nova to choose the final answer.

• The debate gives citizens a chance to avoid voting.

• The debate helps citizens decide who should be allowed to speak.