WorksheetsWilliam's House Comprehension
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This story took place
a)
on a modern farm
b)
in England
c)
on a ship
d)
in New England
2.
William set out to build a house that was
a)
like his father's house
b)
like his neighbor's house
c)
in a clearing
d)
wide and tall
3.
What was the first change that William made?
a)
He put shingles on the roof
b)
He dug a cellar to store food
c)
He built a new fireplace
d)
He made the roof steeper
4.
How did the setting change during the story?
a)
William's family moved from one house to another
b)
Events happened in different rooms of the house
c)
William's family lived through different seasons
d)
Events happened in the homes of several families
5.
Why was the cellar a good place to store food?
a)
It would not cave in when there was snow
b)
It was where William's father stored food.
c)
It was cooler there and the food would not spoil.
d)
It was closer to the kitchen and easier to get to.
6.
From the things that Elizabeth says, you can tell she was often
a)
curious
b)
happy
c)
worried
d)
angry
7.
William built a roof with a steep pitch so that the
a)
snow would slide off
b)
roof would not burn
c)
house would stay warm
d)
shingles would not leak
8.
In the story, "A noggin of cider was passed from hand to hand. A noggin is probably most like a
a)
bowl
b)
spoon
c)
plate
d)
mug
9.
Why do you think the author wrote this story?
a)
to show how a man changed his home to meet his family's needs
b)
to explain why it is important to have a house that is sturdy
c)
to describe how farmers grow crops, such as vegetables
d)
to tell about one man's adventures in the wilderness
10.
Which of these would be another good title for this story?
a)
William's Farming Adventures
b)
A New Home in New England
c)
Family Life in England
d)
Cousin Samuel's Visit
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