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Worksheets"The Circuit" Selection Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
"The Circuit" is a story about the narrator's...
experience as a migrant farm worker
conflicts with his family members
failed attempts to find work
visit to the United States
How does Panchito feel about moving?
living in one place would be boring
dislikes constantly moving from place to place
enjoys moving but dislikes work
doesn't mind moving from place to place
What does Mr. Lema do that causes Panchito to feel dizzy?
asks him to read from an English book
tells him to introduce himself
suggests that he is in the wrong classroom
gives a test Panchito knows nothing about
How do Panchito and Roberto react to the school bus?
they watch the bus wistfully
the climb on board
they shout and make faces
they run away and hide
What is the constant in Panchito's life?
his teacher
his house
his school
his family
Which word is closest in meaning to instinctively?
without thinking
full of happines
with peace
sadly
Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of enthusiastically?
Lori greeted her mother's visitors with a timid smile.
Mike didn't hesitate to volunteer for the basketball team.
Nikki offered us the first taste of her fresh-baked muffins.
Orlando puzzled over the algebra problem but finally solved it.
If a new student hesitantly approaches you in the hallway, he most likely
sticks out his hand boldly
moves slowly and a bit shyly
eagerly offers to share something
thoughtlessly pushes past you
"When he finally chose the Carcanchita, he checked it thoroughly before driving it out of the car lot. He examined every inch of the car."
Papa most likely...
proceeds carefully in important matters
pretends to know more than he does
is overly trusting of others
loves all kinds of cars
Which sentence most helps the reader understand that Panchito likes to learn?
"Suddenly I felt even more the weight of hours, days, weeks, and months of work"
"We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school"
"During recess I went into the rest room and opened my English book to page 125"
"I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words"
Which of the following is the best way to describe Panchito's work in the fields?
easy
scary
interesting
challenging
Which sentence best supports that Panchito's work in the fields is challenging?
"When the sun had tired and sunk behind the mountains, Ito signaled to us that it was time to go home."
"Early next morning Mr. Sullivan showed us where his crop was, and after breakfast, Papa, Roberto, and I headed for the vineyard to pick."
"Instinctively, Roberto and I ran and hid in the vineyards. We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school."
"My body ached all over. I felt little control over my arms and legs. This feeling went on every morning for days until my muscles finally got used to the work."
Which word most clearly describes how Mr. Lema acts toward Panchito?
resentful
impatient
perplexed
kindhearted
Which excerpt best highlights Mr. Lema's kindheartedness?
"Mr. Lema, the sixth grade teacher, greeted me and assigned me a desk."
"'The first thing we have to do this morning is finish reading the story we began yesterday,' he said enthusiastically."
"He walked up to me, handed me an English book, and asked me to read."
"He must have read my face because before I could answer, he added: 'I'll teach you how to play during our lunch hours.'"
What theme is implied at the end when Panchito discovers the packed boxes?
few things in life last
always expect the best outcome
good things come to those who wait
helping others is the key to happiness
"I sat at the table across from Roberto, but I kept my head down. I did not want to look up and face him. I knew he was sad. He was not going to school today. He was not going tomorrow, or the next week, or next month. He would not go until the cotton season was over, and that was sometime in February."
What theme is most clearly suggested by this passage?
sometimes, responsibilities must come before one's own desires
it's never too late to pursue your dreams if you practice patience
reminding others of their faults will only disappoint them
avoidance is not an effective way to solve one's problems
"When we got there, Mama walked up to the house. She wen through a white gate, past a row of bushes, up the stairs to front door. She rang the doorbell. The porch light went on and a tall husky man came out. They exchanged a few words. After the man went in, Mama clasped her hands and hurried back to the car. 'We have work! Mr. Sullivan said we can stay there the whole season,' she said, gasping and pointing to an old garage near the stables."
"The garage was worn out by the years. It had no windows. The walls, eaten by termites, strained to support the roof full of holes. The dirt floor, populated by earth worms, looked like a gray road map."
What theme is most clearly implied by these 2 paragraphs?
those who have little appreciate what little they have
hasty deals often leave both parties unsatisfied
high expectations lead to high quality results
a messy home leads to a disorganized mind
What is the meaning of the suffix -ly in the underlined word?
Molly thanked us sincerely for visiting her in the hospital.
In the manner of
in the direction of
lacking the fullness of
being fully capable of
What is the best definition of loyally?
lacking faithfulness
a state of being faithful
the ability to be faithful
in a manner that is faithful
In which sentence is a comma used to separate coordinate adjectives?
The drive was lovely, but we were happy to reach our destination.
Because the shore would be windy, we brought jackets to wear.
Around the corner stood a magnificent, ancient lighthouse.
From the top we saw the beach, the village, and the sea.
In which sentence is a comma used after an introductory phrase?
In the early days of spring, snow lingers on the hilltop.
The days grow warmer, and sap starts to flow in the trees.
People in our village collect the sap to make rich, golden syrup.
You may purchase store-bought syrup, but it is never quite as good.
Which sentence shows commas being correctly used to separate words in a series?
The materials used to construct the house included stone oak, cypress and bamboo.
The materials used to construct the house included stone, oak cypress, and bamboo.
The materials used to construct the house included stone, oak, cypress, and bamboo.
The materials used to construct the house included stone, oak, cypress, and, bamboo.
