WorksheetsCluster 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of these is true about the setting of a story?
a)
It affects the plot.
b)
It tells the reader the order of events in the plot.
c)
It shows what the characters are thinking.
d)
It always changes from the beginning to the end of a story.
2.
In "The Experiment" the events in the plot are most closely affected by what?
a)
The size of the cell door.
b)
The light bulb on the ceiling.
c)
The three hour time limit.
d)
The pain in the volunteer's hand.
3.
What passage from "The Experiment" tells about the setting?
a)
The work dragged on.
b)
At last, he broke through.
c)
Then he had a brilliant idea.
d)
The only light came from a light bulb.
4.
Why is the door an important part of the experiment?
a)
The door is too big to open.
b)
The door was built for the cell.
c)
The man believes the door is locked.
d)
The man opens the door to escape.
5.
The man's attention is on the shield so he does not...
a)
hurt his hand and back.
b)
look for another way to escape.
c)
search the floor for a trap door.
d)
remember his time is limited.
6.
From the beginning to the end of the story the man's feeling change from...
a)
anger to rage.
b)
panic to relief.
c)
joy to sadness.
d)
confidence to defeat.
7.
The man cannot escape his cell because...
a)
he gave up too soon.
b)
he does not try to open the door.
c)
the shield breaks when using it.
d)
the tools are not strong enough.
8.
In the article, each superstitions appears next to a subtitle called "WhereIt Came From." What information is included under this subtitle?
a)
How the superstition was started
b)
Proof the superstition is false.
c)
How the superstition changed over time.
d)
How the superstition spread from place to place.
9.
Why does the article have a diagram about mirrors?
a)
To show how mirrors break.
b)
To explain how mirrors work.
c)
To explain how mirrors are made.
d)
To illustrate how mirrors reflect souls.
10.
Why does the author of the article include photos?
a)
To entertain the reader.
b)
To show his talent as a photographer.
c)
To explain why people believe in superstitions.
d)
To show what things mentioned in the text look like.
11.
According to the article, which of these is true about superstitions?
a)
Everybody believes in superstitions.
b)
Many scientists study superstitions.
c)
Superstitions can never be understood.
d)
Some people believe superstitions explain bad luck.
12.
What does the article explain about superstitions?
a)
The spread by people who tell lies.
b)
They start with facts that get twisted into false beliefs.
c)
The present scientific facts in very simple terms.
d)
Only people who lived long ago believe in them.
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