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WorksheetsA Girl on a Horse
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
This particular morning may have been rainy, but it turned out to be full of sunshine for me.
In the context of this story, "full of sunshine" means
In the context of this story, "full of sunshine" means
a)
A. the sun came out later in the day
b)
B the day was fun even though the weather was rainy
c)
C the rays of the sun were shining on the author of the story
d)
D the sun was shining at the same time the rain was falling
2.
In paragraph 3, what does the word media mean?
a)
F. Narrators
b)
G. Ways to communicate information
c)
H. Digital materials that give facts
d)
J. Point of view
3.
Based on evidence in the story, the reader can tell the narrator's name is--
a)
A. Lynn
b)
B. Anna
c)
C. Gray
d)
D. not named in the story
4.
Because the student is the narrator of the story, the reader is better able to
a)
F. understand the thoughts and feelings of the student
b)
G. imagine how the narrator looks at the audience
c)
H. determine the grade the student will receive on the presentation
d)
J. Evaluate the success of the jockey in future races
5.
In this story, how do the different forms of media influence the reader?
a)
A. The reader can imagine why more males than females become jockeys.
b)
B. The reader can imagine the difficulties of becoming a horse jockey.
c)
C. The reader can understand how multiple sources communicate different or similar information.
d)
D. The reader can locate factual information about the horse jockeying occupation.
6.
What sentence shows that Anna Roberts is special to the narrator?
a)
F. The narrator sees Anna win a race.
b)
G. A friendship is formed between the narrator and the jockey.
c)
H. The Jockey appears on the cover of a magazine.
d)
J. The class presentation is about a horse jockey.
7.
What is the most important message found in the e-mail?
a)
A. Female jockeys have to be prepared to work harder than male jockeys.
b)
B. A female jockey has to prove she can ride a horse without injury.
c)
C. Horse racing is a sport for only male jockeys.
d)
D. A jockey can never stop trying to be successful.
8.
The narrator feels she might be kidded because-
a)
F. she shows excitement
b)
G. her mother is a racetrack photographer
c)
H. she wants to become a jockey
d)
J. she is a friend of Anna Roberts
9.
Which sentence in the story shows that the student might be teased?
a)
A. I heard these grumblings from my classmates after. Ms. Little had given our assignment.
b)
B. Being a jockey is difficult and it does take a lot of skill, patience, and a good attitude.
c)
C. I must be prepared to fall off the horse at any time.
d)
D. I will be ready for the comment that one of my classmates is sure to say, " A girl on a horse? you've got to be kidding!"
10.
The author most likely includes the magazine cover to allow the reader to-
a)
F. visualize how a jockey dresses
b)
G. study a racing magazine cover
c)
H. understand Anna's appearance, personality, and work
d)
J. know the names of racing photographers
11.
What characteristic do the narrator and Anna have in common?
a)
A. Both want to follow t heir interests no matter the challenges.
b)
B. Both are discouraged by family members and friends.
c)
C. Both are skilled at riding horses and want to use their skills to fulfill their dreams.
d)
D. Both have fans who read the magazine.
12.
In paragraph 11, the phrase, "stole glimpses" means the narrator-
a)
F. took photographs
b)
G. took quick looks
c)
H. took the identity
d)
J. took videos
13.
crop
1. a plant of plant product that is grown and harvested.
2. the amount of a product grown or harvested.
3. a short whip
4. a pouch in the neck of a bird
Which matches the meaning of the word crop as it is used in paragraph 11?
1. a plant of plant product that is grown and harvested.
2. the amount of a product grown or harvested.
3. a short whip
4. a pouch in the neck of a bird
Which matches the meaning of the word crop as it is used in paragraph 11?
a)
A. Definition 1
b)
B. Definition 2
c)
C. Definition 3
d)
D. Definition 4
14.
Why does Anna Roberts enclose a note with the mailed articles?
a)
F. She wants to be friendly to the narrator.
b)
G. She wants the photographer to send her the photographs.
c)
H. She wants to invite the class to see her compete in a horse race.
d)
J. She wants the student to remember it is not always easy to follow a dream.
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