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Suki's Kimono

Total questions: 118

Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of the word PACES? 
a)
seats
b)
houses
c)
steps
d)
miles
2.
What is the definition of the word RHYTHM?
a)
handkerchief
b)
prize
c)
secret
d)
beat
3.
What is the definition of the word FESTIVAL?
a)
celebration
b)
show
c)
meeting
d)
storm
4.
What is the definition of the word COTTON? 
a)
plant made to feed people
b)
cloth made from plant
c)
flower patterned
d)
white and red pattern
5.
What is the definition of the word PALE?
a)
red with anger
b)
deep in thought
c)
light in color
d)
wrinkled
6.
What is the definition of the word GRACEFUL?
a)
beautiful 
b)
fast
c)
careful
d)
lively
7.
What is the definition of the word SNUG?
a)
dirty
b)
old
c)
tight
d)
long
8.
Divide the following word into syllables: PIANO
a)
pi/ano
b)
p/i/ano
c)
pi/a/no
d)
p/ian/o
9.
Divide the following word into syllables: RODEO
a)
ro/d/eo
b)
ro/deo
c)
r/od/eo
d)
rod/eo
10.
Divide the following word into syllables: STUDIO
a)
s/tu/dio
b)
stu/dio
c)
st/u/dio
d)
st/ud/io
11.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
idea
b)
iddea
c)
idae
d)
none
12.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
raideo
b)
radioe
c)
radio
d)
none
13.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
videeo
b)
video
c)
viddeo
d)
none
14.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
studioe
b)
studio
c)
studdio
d)
none
15.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
voilin
b)
violen
c)
violin
d)
none
16.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
duo
b)
dou
c)
duoe
d)
none
17.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
pattio
b)
patio
c)
patioe
d)
none
18.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
rodeoe
b)
roadeo
c)
rodeo
d)
none
19.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
poiner
b)
pioner
c)
pionere
d)
none
20.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
tio
b)
trioe
c)
trio
d)
none
21.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
stadium
b)
stedium
c)
stadiom
d)
none
22.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
audoi
b)
audio
c)
awdio
d)
none
23.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
awdience
b)
audiense
c)
audience
d)
none
24.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
radiate
b)
radeate
c)
radiat
d)
none
25.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
Croele
b)
Creole
c)
Creolo
d)
none
26.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
cereal
b)
sereal
c)
cerael
d)
none
27.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
rekreation
b)
recraetion
c)
recreation
d)
none
28.
Kim moved three paces away.
a)
steps
b)
houses
c)
seats
d)
miles
29.
James kept the rhythm.
a)
tool
b)
beat
c)
prize
d)
secret
30.
This is the winter festival.
a)
celebration
b)
show
c)
meeting
d)
storm
31.
I wore my new cotton shirt.
a)
flowered
b)
cloth made from a cotton plant
c)
white
d)
plant used to feed people
32.
She looked pale.
a)
red with anger
b)
light in color
c)
deep in thought
d)
wrinkled with age
33.
Mama was a graceful dancer.
a)
fast
b)
smooth
c)
careful
d)
lively
34.
My jacket is snug.
a)
old
b)
dirty
c)
tight
d)
long
35.
Where did this story take place?
a)
at a dance school
b)
at a costume party
c)
in a Japanese town
d)
in an American city
36.
Yumi and Mari probably did not want Suki to wear her kimono to school because they
a)
worried that Suki looked more beautiful than they did.
b)
thought that Suki would embarrass them by looking different.
c)
wanted Suki to wait until they could wear matching kimonos.
d)
thought Suki's kimono was dirty and needed to be washed.
37.
Suki's obachan had given her the kimono.  Obachan is another word for 
a)
mother.
b)
friend.
c)
grandmother.
d)
sister.
38.
At the festival, Suki tried to be like her obachan by 
a)
dressing like an American.
b)
speaking Japanese.
c)
trying new kinds of food.
d)
dancing gracefully.
39.
What did some of the other students do when they first saw Suki in her kimono?
a)
They ignored her.
b)
They laughed.
c)
They ran away.
d)
They clapped.
40.
Where did Suki learn to dance?
a)
at her school
b)
at her home
c)
at a festival
d)
at a park
41.
After Suki danced in front of the class, she thought she was in trouble because
a)
everyone was quiet and looked at her.
b)
the teacher had asked her to sit down.
c)
someone in the class started to laugh.
d)
two boys pulled on her sleeve.
42.
Suki tucked her handkerchief in her obi.  An obi is most like a 
a)
hat.
b)
shoe.
c)
dress.
d)
belt.
43.
What lesson can be learned from this story?
a)
It is always best to be yourself.
b)
If you have a problem, ask someone for help.
c)
It is important to care what others think about you.
d)
If you work hard in school, you will have a bright future.
44.
What did Suki's classmates think of Suki after she danced for them?
a)
They thought she was funny.
b)
They admired her.
c)
They felt sorry for her.
d)
They were afraid of her.
45.
Why did Suki have a better first day of school than her sisters?
a)
Suki did not care about being noticed, she wore what was special to her.
b)
Suki wanted all the attention for herself.
46.

How does Suki show she cares for obachan?

a)

She wears the special gift to school and sits straight and tall like her grandmother did.

b)

She does not like the kimono.

c)

She goes gardening.

d)

She likes to shop.

47.
Why do people laugh at different people sometimes?
a)
They are uncomfortable around someone different.
b)
They are not as confident.
c)
They don't want anyone to laugh at them instead.
d)
All of the above
48.

Why do Suki's sisters make fun of her?

a)

She is the baby and always does silly stuff.

b)

She chose to wear her Kimono on the first day of school.

c)

She doesn't know how to read.

d)

She has to wear a Kimono.

49.

Why does Suki like her kimono so much?

a)

She liked to dance.

b)

The kimono was all she had to wear.

c)

Suiki's obachan had given it to her.

d)

It was cool and fun.

50.

Where did Suki first wear her Kimono?

a)

school

b)

a festival

c)

the park

d)

her grandmother's house

51.

What did Suki and her grandmother do at the festival?

a)

listened to music

b)

eat noodles

c)

dance

d)

all of the above

52.

Why is the class quiet after Suki shows them the dance?

a)

they were scared

b)

they liked her dancing skills

c)

it was really a bad dance

d)

they did not know how to dance like that

53.

What does the word snug mean?

a)

not fitting your body

b)

an animal

c)

fitting your body closely

d)

a hug

54.

How did Suki's sisters feel about their first day of school?

a)

they were happy

b)

they hated it

c)

they were mad

d)

they were unhappy

55.

What two foods did Suki and her obachan eat at the festival?

a)

noodles and shaved ice

b)

burgers and fries

c)

fruits and vegetables

d)

fish and rice

56.

What does the word handkerchief mean?

a)

a blanket for lying on

b)

the chief of the festival

c)

a soft, square piece of cloth used for wiping your face or hands

d)

gloves to keep your hands warm

57.

Suki's made a friend at school named _______

a)

Mari

b)

Peggy

c)

Phil

d)

Penny

58.

What is cotton?

a)

Steps

b)

A beat or pattern

c)

Cloth made from soft, white fibers.

d)

Soft cloth for wiping nose, face, or hands.

59.

What is festival?

a)

Beautiful in shape and motion.

b)

A time of special celebration or entertainment.

c)

Fitting closely or tightly.

d)

Steps

60.

What does it mean to be graceful?

a)

Celebraton

b)

Something that is pale.

c)

Something that is not loose.

d)

Beautiful in shape and movement.

61.

What is a handkerchief?

a)

Dim, or not bright in color

b)

Small piece of soft cloth for wiping nose, face, hands.

c)

Cloth made from white fibers

d)

Steps

62.

What are paces?

a)

Beat or pattern of a movement or sound

b)

Steps

c)

Sitting closely

d)

Steps

63.

What does it mean to be pale?

a)

Small piece of soft cloth

b)

Beat or pattern

c)

Beautiful in shape and movement

d)

Dim, or not bright color

64.

What is rhythm.

a)

Beat or pattern of a movement or sound

b)

Time od special celebration

c)

cloth made from soft white fibers

d)

Steps

65.

What does it mean if something is snug?

a)

Cloth made from soft white fibers

b)

Fitting closely and tightly; not loose

c)

Steps

d)

Pace

66.
When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?
a)
similarities and differences
b)
wrongs and rights
c)
truth and lies
d)
clues and facts
67.
Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
a)
Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.
b)
Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail
c)
Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
d)
Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.
68.
Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:
a)
comparing
b)
contrasting
c)
fact and opinion
d)
chronologocial order
69.
Bill and Jack both like to eat pizza. Bill likes pepperoni pizza, but Jack only likes cheese pizza.
How are Bill and Jack alike?
a)
They hate pizza.
b)
Bill likes sausage pizza.
c)
They both like pizza.
d)
Jack likes pepperoni pizza
70.
Janet and Kylie were best friends, they liked to do everything together. Kylie loved horseback riding and so did Janet. Janet loved swimming, and although Kylie did not know how to swim she loved the water. Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones. In what ways do the two girls contrast?
a)
Kylie loved horseback riding and janet did not.
b)
Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.
c)
Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.
d)
Kylie liked to vacation in tropic areas while Janet liked peaceful grasslands.
71.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel.  How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
72.
Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors.
What is different about Stella and Tim?
a)
Their parents have different jobs.
b)
They both live by water.
c)
Stella likes Tim.
d)
Tim likes Stella.
73.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.  What two things are being compared and contrasted?
a)
chocolate and strawberry ice cream
b)
vanilla and chocolate ice cream
c)
pizza and chips
d)
soda and water
74.
Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.
According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?
a)
They both have short legs and powerful tails.
b)
They both eat eggs.
c)
They are both green.
d)
They both have hairy skin.
75.
2.Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.  What two things are we comparing?
a)
legs and twigs
b)
frogs and toads
c)
cats and dogs
76.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets.  How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
77.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays.  However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans.  How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
78.
I have a pet dog and cat in my house.  My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep.  They both love to cuddle with me on the couch.  How are my pets similar? 
a)
They both chew on things.
b)
They both love to cuddle.
c)
They both sleep a lot.
79.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day.  The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital.  How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
80.
Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. If I am comparing Sally and Juan, what do they have in common?
a)
They are eating with a spoon.
b)
It is hot outside.
c)
I like to eat ice cream.
d)
They are eating ice cream.
81.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets.  How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
82.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel.  How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
83.
The power of the crocodile is like that of a monstrous machine. With one lunge it can destroy its prey and protect the kill from other predators.  What type of story is this structured as?
a)
directions
b)
problem solution
c)
cause and effect
d)
compare and contrast
84.
There are some similarities between the T.Rex and the Gigantosaurus. Both were meat-eaters. Both were saurischians, or "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs , as contrasted with "bird-lipped" dinosaurs. Each dinosaur was the dominant predator of its time and place.  What is something they have in common?
a)
directions and age
b)
one is dead and one is alive
c)
both are dinosaurs
d)
problem and solution
85.
2.Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.   Name something the same about the two animals.
a)
they have different size legs
b)
they can both live on land or water
c)
what they eat
86.
Molly and Sara are sisters.  They like to swim during the summer.  Molly is in the school band and Sara is on the basketball team.  How are these sisters alike?
a)
They are both in band.
b)
They are both on the basketball team.
c)
They enjoy swimming.
87.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day.  The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital.  How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
88.

What is the correct answer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

89.

What is the correct answer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

90.

Pick the correct answer.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

91.

Choose the correct answer...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

92.

Pick the correct answer...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

93.

Choose the correct answer...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

94.

Choose the correct answer...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

95.

Choose the correct answer...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

96.

Choose the correct answer...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

97.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
98.
We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage. 
a)
hurricane 
b)
plays 
c)
snow
d)
leaves
99.
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
a)
allowed
b)
joyful 
c)
taken 
d)
fed
100.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president
a)
shyly 
b)
serious 
c)
hungry 
d)
plenty
101.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
102.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
103.
When her kitten gets stuck in trees, Laura puts food out and speaks softly to COAX him to come down.
a)
never listen
b)
get something out
c)
grab something quickly
104.
Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.
a)
happiness
b)
sadness
c)
willingness to give
d)
meaness
105.

Context Clues:

After getting caught in the rain, I came home drenched.

a)

Sad

b)

Angry

c)

Wet

d)

Dry

106.

Context Clues:

This recipe has many ingredients and rules. It is complex.

a)

Easy

b)

Sweet

c)

Difficult

d)

Smart

107.

Context Clues:

The long hike up to the mountains was exhausting.

a)

loud

b)

tiring

c)

easy

108.

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.

a)

harsh

b)

windy

c)

gentle

d)

pleasant

109.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
110.

The fifty pound pumpkin was giant in size.

a)

huge

b)

small

c)

average

d)

colorful

111.

Context Clues:

The woman looked attractive in her dress and shoes, everyone made comments about how lovely she looked.

a)

Nice

b)

Beautiful

c)

Friendly

d)

Harsh

112.

Context Clues:

Most people feared King Magnus because his judgment was final and his punishments were severe.

a)

Harsh

b)

Crazy

c)

important

d)

desirable

113.

After waiting 3 days for Henry to ask her out, Cassie grew impatient with Henry and decided that she would call him.

a)

patient

b)

lazy

c)

restless

d)

happy

114.

My father believes red napkins bring bad luck. He will be discontent if we use the napkins.

a)

happy

b)

unhappy

c)

angry

d)

confused

115.

Mary becomes irritated quickly when people tease her because she does not like it.

a)

Happy

b)

Angry

c)

Playful

d)

Joyful

116.

Sarah likes the song Promises. She says it's catchy and can't get it out of her head.

a)

Fun

b)

Unable to forget

c)

Appealing

d)

Beautiful

117.

During their wedding, Mark said that he adored Rachel, saying he would not care about another person this much.

a)

Hated

b)

Missed

c)

Loved

d)

Jealous

118.

When Andy saw the amount of work he had to do before he could see his friends, he became glum.

a)

Angry

b)

Sad

c)

Jealous

d)

Mad