WorksheetsReading SOL Challenge 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
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1.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
Which sentence best summarizes paragraph 3?
Which sentence best summarizes paragraph 3?
a)
Keisha completes her homework before leaving for the assisted living center.
b)
Keisha is going to take her English essay to the assisted living center.
c)
Keisha is gathering reading materials to take to the assisted living center.
d)
Keisha assures her mother she will be on time to the assisted living center.
2.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
In paragraph 4, the author's word choice conveys a mood of -
In paragraph 4, the author's word choice conveys a mood of -
a)
confusion
b)
desperation
c)
urgency
d)
panic
3.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
The purpose of the figurative language in paragraph 8 is to foreshadow -
The purpose of the figurative language in paragraph 8 is to foreshadow -
a)
Mrs. Watson's respone to Keisha's essay
b)
Keisha's feelings towards Mrs. Watson
c)
Keisha's attitude about volunteering
d)
Mrs. Watson's first reaction to Keisha
4.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
Keisha started to stumble over her words as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her with an almost belligerent gaze.
What is the meaning of the word belligerent?
Keisha started to stumble over her words as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her with an almost belligerent gaze.
What is the meaning of the word belligerent?
a)
Strangely familiar
b)
Hostile or argumentative
c)
Weak or exhausted
d)
Overly exaggerated
5.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
She glanced at Mrs. Watson to see what kind of reaction she might have, but to her surprise, Mrs. Watson's face had relaxed and her eyes shone with anticipation.
Which two words are synonyms for anticipation in this section from paragraph 15.
She glanced at Mrs. Watson to see what kind of reaction she might have, but to her surprise, Mrs. Watson's face had relaxed and her eyes shone with anticipation.
Which two words are synonyms for anticipation in this section from paragraph 15.
a)
expectation and devotion
b)
expectation and hope
c)
hope and relief
d)
relief and sincerity
6.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
Which statement by Mrs. Ellis implies Mrs. Watson can be difficult?
Which statement by Mrs. Ellis implies Mrs. Watson can be difficult?
a)
"We have a new resident this week. She's still adjusting to her new surroundings..."
b)
"Her name is Ruby Watson, and she's lived in Alabama all her life until now."
c)
"Her only daughter lives here in the city and wants her mother to be near."
d)
"You'll find Mrs. Watson in Room 28. And by the way, Keisha, good luck."
7.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
Which event is part of the resolution of the story?
Which event is part of the resolution of the story?
a)
Mrs. Watson agrees that Keisha should return the following Thursday.
b)
Mrs. Ellis tells Keisha to visit Mrs. Watson in her room.
c)
Keisha reads her English essay about Rosa Parks to Mrs. Watson.
d)
Mrs. Watson tells Keisha she would rather be alone.
8.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
Keisha
When she first meets Mrs. Watson 1. _______________
After she reads her essay to Mrs. Watson 2. ____________________
Which belongs in blank 1?
Keisha
When she first meets Mrs. Watson 1. _______________
After she reads her essay to Mrs. Watson 2. ____________________
Which belongs in blank 1?
a)
joyful and energetic
b)
irritated and bothered
c)
worried and concerned
d)
angry and frustrated
9.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
Keisha
When she first meets Mrs. Watson 1. _______________
After she reads her essay to Mrs. Watson 2. ____________________
Which belongs in blank 2?
Keisha
When she first meets Mrs. Watson 1. _______________
After she reads her essay to Mrs. Watson 2. ____________________
Which belongs in blank 2?
a)
joyful and energetic
b)
irritated and bothered
c)
angry and frustrated
d)
relieved and proud
10.
"A Woman of Courage and Conviction"
The implied main idea of the story is that -
The implied main idea of the story is that -
a)
people should value relationships with family members
b)
first impressions of people can be misleading
c)
people should volunteer at a community service project of their choice
d)
older people have interesting stories to tell about their past
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