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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins
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1.
Paragraph 4 is mostly about-----
a)
Why Hector's previous batch of chilli was a disaster
b)
how spicy various kinds of chilli peppers can be
c)
why Hector was having trouble making chilli
d)
how Hector uses Abuelo's advice to solve his problem
2.
At the end of the story, Hector could not remember his chilli recipe because
a)
he was too amazed that he had won first prize
b)
he didn't want anyone to know he had used a potato
c)
he had mixed-up the chilli recipe too much
d)
he had it written down in his recipe book at home
3.
Which important lesson does Hector learn in story?
a)
You can't please everyone all the time.
b)
Family recipes should be preserved
c)
If at first you don't succeed, try again
d)
Always follow instructions carefully
4.
The reader can tell from this story that creating a winning recipe requires------
a)
persistence and patience
b)
unusual ingredients
c)
a great sum of money
d)
training at a cooking school
5.
What are the bird's eyes compared to in this poem?
a)
Grass
b)
A beetle
c)
Beads
d)
Butterflies
6.
The bird flies off most likely because it----
a)
is startled by the speaker
b)
does not feel hungry
c)
goes to hunt butterflies
d)
does not eat crumbs
7.
What do the bird's wings look like when flying away?
a)
A flag flapping and waving in the breeze
b)
The oars of a boat rowing in the ocean
c)
Morning dew glistening on the grass
d)
A beetle passing near a rock wall
8.
Which is the best summary of the first stanza?
a)
The speaker sees a bird with frightened eyes
b)
The speaker walks down a sidewalk
c)
The speaker watches a bird eat a worm
d)
The speaker watches a bird fly away
9.
Which definition represents the meaning of banks as used in line 19?
a)
a financial institution where money is kept
b)
a piled up mound as of clouds or snow
c)
the slope of land next to a body of water
d)
the tilting of a plane or motor vehicles as it turns
10.
What is the meaning of the word wends in paragraph 2 of Conci De Mayo?
a)
Dances
b)
Bursts
c)
Proceeds
d)
Expands
11.
What is one way the author's approaches to "Fiesta San Antonio" and "Cinco de Mayo" differ?
a)
The first author focuses more on the events of Fiesta San Antonio and its entertainment value, while the second author focuses more on the history of Cinco De Mayo and its cultural significance
b)
The first author tries to persuade the reader to attend Fiesta San Antonio because it is fun, while the second author tries to convince the reader that Cinco De Mayo is important because it is about freedom
c)
The first author uses a formal style to discuss Fiesta San Antonio, while the second author takes a casual approach to talk about Cinco De Mayo
d)
The first author organizes the travel article by introducing Fiesta San Antonio and then explaining its history, while the second author organizes the web page by describing Cinco De Mayo and then explaining itsimportance
12.
What is one theme that both selections share?
a)
the importance of victory in war
b)
the influence of Mexican culture
c)
the fight for independence
d)
the right of self determination
13.
Why did both authors most likely write these selections?
a)
to inform the reader about two popular celebrations
b)
to persuade readers to learn about Hispanic culture
c)
to entertain readers with stories about fun holidays
d)
to describe some favorite Mexican American foods
14.
The author informs readers about Fiesta San Antonio by presenting-----
a)
details about events such as A Night in Old San Antonio
b)
problems early Texans faced and how they solved them
c)
a time line showing important events in Texas history
d)
differences between the first festival and today's celebration
15.
San Antonio celebrates Cinco De Mayo because----
a)
its residents enjoy different festivals
b)
many Mexican Americans live here
c)
the battle of Puebla took place here
d)
the city wants to encourage tourism
16.
The selection is mostly about----
a)
how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the United States
b)
why Cinco de Mayo became a holiday in Mexico
c)
why Cinco de Mayo became popular among all Americans
d)
why Cinco de Mayo is important to Mexican Americans
17.
What device assigns human qualities to a non-living thing?
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Personification
c)
Alliteration
d)
Idiom
18.
What device is used here:
Good as gold
Busy bee
Living the life
Good as gold
Busy bee
Living the life
a)
Personification
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Alliteration
d)
Rhyme
19.
What structure is poetry written in?
a)
Sentences & paragraphs
b)
Sentences & stanzas
c)
Lines & paragraphs
d)
Lines & stanzas
20.
What device is a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as" ?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Alliteration
d)
Hyberbole
21.
What device is a comparison of two unlike things which says one thing IS another?
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Alliteration
c)
Metaphor
d)
Simile
22.
What is the sentence below an example of?
The flame of the candle danced in the dark.
The flame of the candle danced in the dark.
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Enjambment
c)
Personification
d)
Repetition
23.
What does Brian name the skunk that saves him from the bear?
a)
Helga
b)
Betty
c)
Barney
d)
Lucy
24.
In Chapter 10, there is significant rainfall that prevents Brian from leaving his shelter for days on end. How long was this storm?
a)
One day
b)
Two days
c)
Eight days
d)
Three days
25.
I am as hungry as a bear!
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
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