WorksheetsMentoring Minds 11
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 53mins
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1.
The author includes paragraph 1 most likely to
a)
show the relationships that exist among the grandchildren
b)
state the theme the author is intending to share within the grandfather's story
c)
explain a family tradition that is only important to the grandfather
d)
establish the bond shared between the grandfather and his grandchildren
2.
In paragraph 22 the word humanitarian, which is based on a Latin root, means
a)
bountiful
b)
charitable
c)
athletic
d)
official
3.
Based on paragraphs 22-24, what can the reader tell about Pawpaw's feelings for his grandchildren?
a)
He believes they will be athletes.
b)
He encourages them to serve others.
c)
He compliments their attentiveness.
d)
He hopes to inspire them.
4.
What is the best summary of this selection?
a)
Pawpaw shares the story of Jesse Owens with his grandchildren. THey listen carefully because of Pawpaw's exciting recollection of the events of Jesse's life. The children determine they will follow the example of Jesse and choose careers in athletics.
b)
Pawpaw enjoys telling his grandchildren stores when they visit each summer. He especially likes sharing the account of Jesse Owens, an Olympic gold medal winner. In addition to success in athletics, Jesse was also named the Goodwill Ambassador to the United States, as well as to many other countries in his later life.
c)
Pawpaw challenges his grandchildren to live up to the example set by Jesse Owens. He shares his expectations by telling the story of Jesse Owen's life on the track field and beyond. Pawpaw warns the children that success is not always easy to achieve.
d)
Pawpaw gathers the grandchildren to inspire them with the story of Jesse Owens. He recounts Jesse's athletic feats and explains the trails Jesse encountered both in the United States and in other countries. He concludes his recollection by challenging the children to model their lives after Jesse's example.
5.
What can the reader conclude about Jesse Owens based on the selection?
a)
He did not allow prejudiced views to impact his own beliefs.
b)
He allowed hardships to discourage and defeat him.
c)
He was proud of the opportunity to serve his country as Goodwill Ambassador.
d)
He supported the opinions of others even when he did not agree with them.
6.
In paragraph, 24, the author uses the phrase "cross your finish line and earn gold" to illustrate that PawPaw is
a)
concerned about what the future holds for his grandchildren.
b)
assured of his grandchildren earning Olympic medals
c)
confident that his grandchildren will achieve their goals
d)
pleased with the opportunities that the US offers his grandchildren
7.
The image in paragraph 18 helps readers
a)
see the challenging competitors that Jesse Owens ran against
b)
realize the difficulty of the races that Jesse won
c)
understand the determination with which Jesse Owens competed
d)
know how Jesse felt when he competed in the Olympics
8.
What is one message the author conveys in the selection?
a)
When a person is true to his own beliefs, he is more likely to accomplish his goals.
b)
Families who share common goals are willing to work together to achieve those goals.
c)
People who are kind to others often find themselves in challenging situations.
d)
Because people are different, they often have difficulty getting along.
9.
Due to a bad business deal, Jesse went bankrupt and was barely heard from until President Dwight D. Eisenhower named him Goodwill Ambassador to the 1956 Olympics. Jesse was asked to tour other countries to promote sports and the US.
From these sentences the reader can conclude that Jesse
From these sentences the reader can conclude that Jesse
a)
wanted to influence others so they would believe as he did
b)
believed that the government should help those who fail in private business deals
c)
was willing to make sacrifices of his time and energy for his country
d)
was recognized and respected worldwide because of his athletic accomplishments.
10.
Why does the grandfather include information about Jesse Owen's life after the 1936 Olympics?
a)
He thinks that being a business person is more important than participating in the Olympics.
b)
He wants his grandchildren to realize that achieving goals is a continual, lifelong process.
c)
He knows that his grandchildren will find those experiences in Jesse Owen's life more interesting
d)
He hopes that this part of they story will teach the importance of serving one's country.
11.
I am going to pass the STAAR test?
a)
Yes no doubt
b)
No
12.
Story #2 QUESTIONS 12-14
Why does the author use the words "wrapped up, summed u--and stopped up" in the first sentence of Paragraph 1?
Why does the author use the words "wrapped up, summed u--and stopped up" in the first sentence of Paragraph 1?
a)
to demonstrate multiple meanings of the same word
b)
to express the author's feeling of regret
c)
to emphasize the progressive effects of the experience
d)
to suggest that the author's experience was positive
13.
The author uses figurative language in paragraph 3 to reveal that, in his mind, Hitler represents
a)
the value of athletes
b)
the impact of patriotism
c)
the evil of discrimination
d)
the consequences of segregation
14.
The author refers to the Olympic gold medals in paragraph 4 because they represent
a)
an authentic accomplishment
b)
a future free of prejudice
c)
a memory of an event
d)
an example of intolerance
15.
BOTH STORIES 15-18
Which statement could be supported by both the story and the excerpt?
Which statement could be supported by both the story and the excerpt?
a)
Athletes have the responsibility to be role models
b)
Goals can be accomplished by people of all races
c)
Citizens around the world should unite as one.
d)
The actions of one person can influence many.
16.
One difference between the story and the excerpt is that the story suggests that Jesse Owens
a)
wanted to go to college so that he could earn a good living
b)
is known as the most important athlete in American history
c)
thought the Olympic medals were his most important achievement
d)
is considered an inspiration for both children and adults
17.
The Germans were hosting the Games and, with each passing day, were coming to represent everything that free people have always feared.
Which sentence from the story relates a similar idea?
Which sentence from the story relates a similar idea?
a)
Adolph Hitler and the Nazis were in charge then.
b)
"Hitler thought this particular ethnic group was perfect and that anybody who was not perfect was worthless", I snorted, expressing my disagreement.
c)
The Nazis politics created turmoil among American athletes who were urged by activist groups to boycott the Olympic games
d)
Hitler's expectation was that the Germans could defeat them.
18.
Based on the settings of both selections, how might Pawpaw have learned the details of Jesse's life?
a)
Pawpaw was most likely a young boy when Jesse Owens was an Olympic athlete.
b)
Pawpaw was most likely on the same college track teams as Jesse Owens.
c)
Pawpaw had most likely experienced the same type of prejudice as Jesse Owens.
d)
Pawpaw had most likely met Jesse Owens in person when he attended the Olympics
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