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WorksheetsTone & Mood PLUS First Semester Review 2019
Total questions: 124
Worksheet time: 3hrs 35mins
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1.
Read the following poem, "A Birthday" by Christina Rossetti and answer the question below.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
a)
Sorrow
b)
Happiness
c)
Excitement
d)
Nervousness
2.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
3.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
4.
Tone can best described as
a)
attitude of the reader
b)
the overall mood or feeling in a story
c)
the words an author chooses to use
d)
reader's point of view
5.
Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying emotion through ________.
a)
pictures
b)
height
c)
words
d)
funny faces
6.
What is the "mood" of a story?
a)
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
b)
The time and place of the story.
c)
The summary of events of the story.
d)
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
7.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Ironic
b)
Informational
c)
Joyful
d)
Dramatic
8.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
9.
_________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.
a)
mood
b)
tone
10.
The words an author chooses to use in a passage is the ________.
a)
mood
b)
tone
11.
Which of the following does NOT create mood in a story?
a)
Setting Description
b)
Imagery (sensory language)
c)
Imagination
d)
Character Speech/Feeling
12.
What is tone in writing?
a)
The reader's attitude toward the subject.
b)
The author's attitude toward the subject.
c)
The reader's feelings about the subject.
d)
The sound that comes from a piano when you press a key.
13.
If a passages tone is playful, the author's attitude is...
a)
full of amusement, lighthearted.
b)
serious, non humorous.
c)
haunting, spooky.
d)
uncaring.
14.
If you are determined you are
a)
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
b)
nervous and afraid.
c)
feeling uncertain about something.
d)
excited.
15.
Brave
a)
playful and comical.
b)
fond of games and amusement; lighthearted.
c)
ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
d)
angry, full of aggression.
16.
Create an angry tone for this sentence:
"You must be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ____________ Mrs. Walker.
"You must be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ____________ Mrs. Walker.
a)
said
b)
whispered
c)
asked
d)
yelled
17.
Create a happy tone for this sentence:
"Today is going to be a beautiful day," ______________ Mrs. Golec.
"Today is going to be a beautiful day," ______________ Mrs. Golec.
a)
yelled
b)
exclaimed
c)
shouted
d)
cried
18.
What tone does this suggest:
"Quit tapping your pencil or I am throwing it out the window," shouted Mrs. Herman.
"Quit tapping your pencil or I am throwing it out the window," shouted Mrs. Herman.
a)
Annoyed
b)
Happy
c)
Depressed
d)
Funny
19.
What tone does this suggest:
Even though the Patriots lost last week, I think they still have a shot at winning the Superbowl.
Even though the Patriots lost last week, I think they still have a shot at winning the Superbowl.
a)
Angry
b)
Hopeful
c)
Hysterical
d)
Friendly
20.
What tone does this suggest:
"I guess I'll just go home and sit down on the couch by myself," sighed Justin.
"I guess I'll just go home and sit down on the couch by myself," sighed Justin.
a)
Cheerful
b)
Excited
c)
Humorous
d)
Depressed
21.
What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting in an empty hospital (look at picture)?
a)
Frightening
b)
Mysterious
c)
Gloomy
d)
All of the above
22.
What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting in an amusement park (look at picture)?
a)
Scary
b)
Gloomy
c)
Light-Hearted
d)
Depressed
23.
What kind of mood could you possibly get from a story that has a setting on a boat in a lake (look at picture)?
a)
Lonely
b)
Happy
c)
Relaxed
d)
All of the above
24.
How does the image above make you feel as the audience (mood)?
a)
Loving
b)
Terrified
c)
Depressed
d)
Scared
25.
Would you consider the word ENERGIZED to be a positive or a negative tone?
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
26.
Would you consider the word WORTHLESS to be a positive or a negative tone?
a)
Negative
b)
Positive
27.
Would you consider the word FURIOUS to be a positive or a negative tone?
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
28.
Gently smiling, the mother tiptoed into the child's room to tuck her under the covers and kiss her goodnight. Positive or Negative tone?
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
29.
The boy kept glancing behind him and would jump at the sound of anything! Positive or negative tone?
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
30.
Bursting through the door, the flustered mothered screamed at her child for not listening. Positive or negative tone?
a)
Negative
b)
Positive
31.
Jumping in the bounce house, the child smiled with endless amounts of joy! Positive or Negative tone?
a)
Negative
b)
Positive
32.
Tone and Mood are the same exact thing.
a)
Agree
b)
Disagree
33.
Tone and mood are similar but can be different also.
a)
Agree
b)
Disagree
34.
What is the tone of this passage:
Tim Rutledge of Orlando, Fla., was on his way to Indiana to make a delivery Monday when he drove right into a snowstorm and his brakes froze. In temperatures of 42 degrees below zero with the wind chill, Rutledge pulled over at a truck stop and got under his truck to fix the brakes. While Rutledge was on the ground, the truck shifted and trapped him underneath.
Tim Rutledge of Orlando, Fla., was on his way to Indiana to make a delivery Monday when he drove right into a snowstorm and his brakes froze. In temperatures of 42 degrees below zero with the wind chill, Rutledge pulled over at a truck stop and got under his truck to fix the brakes. While Rutledge was on the ground, the truck shifted and trapped him underneath.
a)
Passion
b)
Fear
c)
Sorrow
d)
Calm
35.
Which words build suspense in the following passage?
Jessica walked slowly through the hallway. “Come out, come out, wherever you are!” she yelled. Since the room was dark, she had to feel around for the doorknob to the dining room. As her hand closed around the cool brass knob, she gave it a firm twist to the right, opening the door to the dining hall with a satisfying bang. The long table was illuminated by a stream of moonlight from a large bay window to her right, allowing her to see enough to enter the room. She giggled with nervousness as she took a few steps forward, stopping short at the sight of something shadowy moving in the corner.
Jessica walked slowly through the hallway. “Come out, come out, wherever you are!” she yelled. Since the room was dark, she had to feel around for the doorknob to the dining room. As her hand closed around the cool brass knob, she gave it a firm twist to the right, opening the door to the dining hall with a satisfying bang. The long table was illuminated by a stream of moonlight from a large bay window to her right, allowing her to see enough to enter the room. She giggled with nervousness as she took a few steps forward, stopping short at the sight of something shadowy moving in the corner.
a)
room, doorknob, corner
b)
walked, feel steps
c)
bang, shadowy, nervousness
d)
walked, hallway
36.
What is the tone of the following limerick?
There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just as I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!"
There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just as I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!"
a)
humorous
b)
sharp
c)
conservative
d)
curious
37.
What mood is evoked from this passage?
Abshu wished that his own family could have
stayed together. There were four of them who ended up
in foster care: him, two younger sisters, and a baby
brother. He understood why his mother did what she
did, but he couldn't help wondering if there might have been a better way.
Abshu wished that his own family could have
stayed together. There were four of them who ended up
in foster care: him, two younger sisters, and a baby
brother. He understood why his mother did what she
did, but he couldn't help wondering if there might have been a better way.
a)
Calm
b)
Fear
c)
Passion
d)
Sorrow
38.
What is the tone of the following passage?
Jessica walked slowly through the hallway. “Come out, come out, wherever you are!” she yelled. Since the room was dark, she had to feel around for the doorknob to the dining room. As her hand closed around the cool brass knob, she gave it a firm twist to the right, opening the door to the dining hall with a satisfying bang. The long table was illuminated by a stream of moonlight from a large bay window to her right, allowing her to see enough to enter the room. She giggled with nervousness as she took a few steps forward, stopping short at the sight of something shadowy moving in the corner.
Jessica walked slowly through the hallway. “Come out, come out, wherever you are!” she yelled. Since the room was dark, she had to feel around for the doorknob to the dining room. As her hand closed around the cool brass knob, she gave it a firm twist to the right, opening the door to the dining hall with a satisfying bang. The long table was illuminated by a stream of moonlight from a large bay window to her right, allowing her to see enough to enter the room. She giggled with nervousness as she took a few steps forward, stopping short at the sight of something shadowy moving in the corner.
a)
objective
b)
bitter
c)
eerie
d)
astounding
39.
I wanted to be absent from school today, but I had to face the music and go this morning.
a)
When you do not want to do something, but you have to do it.
b)
When you are excited about doing something.
c)
When you want to do something, but you cannot do it.
d)
When your face hits the music.
40.
Hold your horses, Stacey. We have to ask our teacher BEFORE we go to the bathroom.
a)
Let's go!
b)
Wait a minute / moment.
c)
Let's hurry up!
d)
Hold the reigns of a horse.
41.
Nancy was playing with fire when she was walking along the train tracks. A train could've come!
a)
Doing something that is safe.
b)
Putting your hands in the fireplace.
c)
Doing something that is very dangerous.
d)
Doing something that everyone would do
42.
I thought the shirt was going to be cheap, but instead it cost me an arm and a leg!
a)
When you find something on sale.
b)
When something is not good.
c)
When something is expensive.
d)
Paying for something with your arm and leg.
43.
Tim wasn't supposed to know about the birthday party, but Rob let the cat out of the bag.
a)
To pull the cat out of your backpack.
b)
When you tell someone something they should know.
c)
When you tell a secret that was not supposed to be shared.
d)
When you tell someone something exciting.
44.
I needed help with my homework, so I asked my friend to lend me a hand.
a)
When you smile at someone.
b)
When you do not help someone.
c)
Give a hand to your friend.
d)
When you help someone or someone helps you.
45.
I wanted to throw in the towel after I lost the competition, but my friend said to keep going.
a)
To not give up.
b)
To give up.
c)
Throw a towel in a basket.
d)
To succeed.
46.
I thought Julie was not going to be good at Taekwondo, but she is one tough cookie!
a)
Weak
b)
Tough and strong
c)
Stale cookie
d)
Nice
47.
"Where is my book?" she said. "It's right under your nose!"
a)
When something is right in front of you.
b)
When something is far away.
c)
Your mouth.
d)
When you leave something behind.
48.
My father and I see eye to eye - we both think FC Barcelona and Brazil are the best teams!
a)
To agree
b)
To disagree
c)
To be wrong
d)
To be happy
49.
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...
a)
He was born to a rich family
b)
He was born hungry
c)
He was born with teeth
50.
He is one tough cookie.
a)
He eats a lot of cookies
b)
He likes cookies
c)
He works hard
51.
You are the cat's meow.
a)
You have soft voice
b)
You are something special
c)
Your voice is raspy
52.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
It's time to take your turn.
It's time to take your turn.
a)
It's raining cats and dogs
b)
The ball is in your court
c)
Reach for the stars
53.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
John met the President.
John met the President.
a)
John rubbed elbows with the President
b)
John was a cheetah
c)
John pulled the wool over his eyes.
54.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
I have a problem.
a)
I'm getting a hatI
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
55.
His name is mud means...
a)
He is in trouble.
b)
His friends call him "Mud".
c)
He loves to play with mud.
56.
He likes to toot his own horn really means...
a)
He talks loudly.
b)
He plays in a band.
c)
He brags all the time.
57.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
58.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
a)
Let's hit the hay.
b)
He tried not to "make waves".
c)
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
59.
The boy "cried wolf" means...
a)
He asked for help when he didn't need it.
b)
He shouted very loudly.
c)
He complained all the time.
60.
She is walking on eggshells means...
a)
She is learning how to walk.
b)
She is in the chicken coop.
c)
She is trying not to upset anyone.
61.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
She memorized something.
She memorized something.
a)
You're the apple of my eye.
b)
Knows it by heart
c)
She took me under her wing.
62.
He's a chip off of the old block really means...
a)
He earns money chopping wood.
b)
He is like his mom or dad.
c)
He used to live here.
63.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
That's a low price.
That's a low price.
a)
That's dirt cheap.
b)
Don't let the bed bugs bite.
c)
Shake a leg.
64.
That's for the birds really means...
a)
That is birdseed
b)
That's not for me.
c)
That's a worm.
65.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
There is trouble ahead.
There is trouble ahead.
a)
He had to pay through the nose.
b)
There's a snake in the grass.
c)
Read between the lines.
66.
Keep your chin up really means...
a)
Don't feel bad. Stay positive.
b)
Don't look down.
c)
You did horrible.
67.
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a shepherd boy repeatedly tricks people in his village by falsely claiming that a wolf is coming to eat his flock. When a wolf actually comes and the boy cries for help, nobody believes him or comes to his aid.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
a)
to raise a false alarm
b)
to make howling sounds
c)
to physically become a wolf
d)
none of the above
68.
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
a)
To come back after destruction or defeat
b)
To surprise an opponent
c)
To think optimistically
d)
None of the above
69.
In 1815, French emperor Napoleon suffered a devastating defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, which would prove to be his final battle before he gave up the throne.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Last night's playoff in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo.
a)
A final defeat
b)
A surprise win
c)
A final win
d)
All of the above
70.
The character Pollyanna, from Eleanor Porter's children's book, is a young girl who finds good in everything and everyone.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Tess is such a Pollyanna!" Liam announced with a sigh.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Tess is such a Pollyanna!" Liam announced with a sigh.
a)
An extremely annoyed person
b)
A childish, selfish person
c)
An overly optimistic person
d)
None of the above
71.
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of coming disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
a)
A person who greets trouble with a cheery disposition
b)
A person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster
c)
A person who does not believe he or she can get in trouble
d)
All of the above
72.
"His nose grew like Pinocchio's with story after story from his "impressive" basketball game"
What is the character doing based off the allusion to Pinocchio?
What is the character doing based off the allusion to Pinocchio?
a)
Crying
b)
Joking
c)
Lying
d)
Exaggerating
73.
Liliana decided to plan a surprise birthday party for her friend, Beth. When she saw David in the hall at school she asked him if he wanted to help with the party invitations. "I don't have time to plan a stupid birthday party!" David grumbled. "Well, you don't have to be a Scrooge about it!" Liliana quipped.
What did Liliana mean?
a)
David was being grumpy about the party.
b)
David was taking all of the credit for the party.
c)
David doesn't like birthday parties.
74.
Bruno Mars- That's what I Like
"Everything 24 karats
Take a look in that mirror
Now tell me who's the fairest
Is it you? (is it you?) Is it me? (is it me?)"
What is the allusion connected to the words in red?
a)
Snow White
b)
Romeo and Juliet
c)
Cinderella
d)
Beauty and the Beast
75.
What is a simile?
a)
Comparing two unlike things without using like and as
b)
Comparing two things in a text
c)
Comparing two unlike things using like and as
d)
None of the above
76.
What is a metaphor?
a)
Comparing two things in a text
b)
Comparing two things using like and as
c)
An over exaggeration
d)
Comparing two things without using like and as
77.
The water well is as dry as a bone is an example of a(n)...
a)
Alliteration
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile
d)
Personification
78.
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia
79.
What is personification
a)
Giving human qualities to a human
b)
Giving non living qualities to living things
c)
Comparing something to a nonliving thing.
d)
Giving human qualities to a non human things
80.
What is an example of an alliteration?
a)
The vase flew off of the shelf.
b)
Powerful pandas punch parrots.
c)
The plant liked to fly.
d)
I like to eat pie
81.
The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM! in the air, is an example of
a)
Personification
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
The 4th of July
d)
All of the above
82.
He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)
a)
Simile
b)
Dessert
c)
Metaphor
d)
None of the above
83.
I am as hungry as a horse is an example of ...?
a)
hyperbole
b)
being hungry
c)
alliteration
d)
personification
84.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photography is one of my hobbies.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
c)
Photos of me are always really good.
d)
I like to visit art museums.
85.
What does it really mean: "There are butterflies in my stomach!'
a)
I'm sad
b)
I'm loving
c)
I'm happy
d)
I'm nervous
86.
What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?
a)
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
b)
It's raining very heavily.
c)
We are having a tornado.
d)
Animals have learned to fly.
87.
Mary has all kinds of problems, because every time she opens her mouth to talk she puts her foot in her mouth.
a)
says things that cause trouble
b)
shows how clever she is
c)
does a good trick
88.
The boys knew they always could count on Jenny in an emergency, for she never lost her head
a)
misplaced her hat
b)
lost the lead
c)
became confused
89.
After math class, Chou's head was spinning from all the information that would be on the test.
a)
Chou was feeling confused.
b)
Chou was feeling very confident.
c)
Chou is thinking about science class.
90.
At the recital, Olivia's fingers danced over the keyboard.
a)
Olivia was a weak piano player.
b)
Olivia didn't know how to play; she just pounded the keys.
c)
Olivia played the piano easily and beautifully.
91.
The room became an icebox every time the air conditioning went on.
a)
You must leave the refrigerator door open to stay cool.
b)
It is cold in the air conditioned room.
c)
It is hot inside the room.
92.
The stars were like diamonds in the nighttime sky.
a)
The stars are expensive.
b)
The stars are not out tonight.
c)
The stars were bright and sparkling.
93.
Jeremy clammed up when he thought others would tease him about his ideas.
a)
Jeremy kept his ideas to himself.
b)
Jeremy enjoyed fishing.
c)
Jeremy spoke freely.
94.
The fog was a blanket covering the road.
a)
It was a clear, sunny day.
b)
The fog was thick.
c)
The fog was comfortable and cozy.
95.
The car is like a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.
a)
The car is very old.
b)
The car was truly made in prehistoric times.
c)
The car is very new.
96.
I waited a million years for my ride to get to the house.
a)
It didn't take long to get there
b)
It took a million years to get there
c)
It seemed to take a long time to get there
97.
Delaney is the sun in my life; she means everything to me.
a)
Delaney is yellow.
b)
Delaney is standing on the roof.
c)
Delaney is important to me.
98.
A theme can be one word that describes an important part of the story
a)
False
b)
True
c)
Only if the word is spelled right
d)
Only if the word describes the main character
99.
An author usually does not state the theme in the story. You must use clues and infer his idea.
a)
True
b)
False
100.
Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter!
a)
Slow and steady wins the race
b)
Actions speak louder than words
c)
Kind deeds can reward you in many ways
d)
The new girl had a nice mom
101.
Jorge had to go to the eye doctor and get glasses. At school the next day, he took them off for recess and left them outside. When he arrived home that day his mom asked where his glasses were and Jorge told her he lost them at school. She made him mow the yard and take out the trash to earn money for a new pair.
a)
Being honest doesn't always work
b)
Be responsible and thoughtful with your possessions
c)
Jorge should have been more responsible
d)
Parents can be too mean
102.
Andrew worked all summer mowing yards. In the fall he raked leaves. He saved his birthday money. When he was sixteen Andrew bought a car with his earnings. His friends were jealous at first, but they remembered how hard he had worked.
a)
Friends shouldn't get jealous
b)
Andrew is great at saving money
c)
Work is hard, but you do get rewards
d)
Slow and steady wins the race
103.
Chris was walking home from the park when he saw an old man drop his wallet. His friends saw Chris pick it up and they told him to keep it. Without hesitating, Chris ran and gave the old man his wallet back. He offered Chris a reward but Chris said no. He didn't need a reward to do what was right.
a)
People should offer to reward you for being honest
b)
Honesty is the best policy
c)
Chris should have kept the money and given back the wallet
d)
Always tell the truth
104.
Giselle had two best friends, Lindy and Taejah. Lindy ALWAYS said she was Giselle's BEST friend.Giselle had them both over to spend the night. Lindy was on her new phone all night long, ignoring Giselle. Taejah and Giselle watched a movie together, made popcorn, and pranked Giselle's brother. The next day at school, Lindy told the girls what a boring sleepover Giselle had. Taejah told everyone what a fun time she had at Giselle's house.
a)
Technology is often taken for granted
b)
Friends prove themselves by their actions
c)
Friends don't gossip
d)
Lindy was not a good friend
105.
Steven loved to play basketball. He went to the park everyday to shoot hoops. His friends would ask him to play video games, or hang out, or even play football with them.He always politely declined. Steven had a dream to play pro basketball. Years later, his friends were not surprised when he was drafted by the NBA.
a)
Friends should try to include each other
b)
Dreams do not come true for everyone
c)
Steven worked hard and became a great basketball player
d)
Do not let yourself be distracted from following your dreams
106.
One day in class, Hannah forgot to bring a pencil. She didn't usually sit by Valerie, but since Mrs, Durden changed their seats. Valerie kindly offered Hannah her extra pencil. Soon after, Valerie left her jacket on the playground and went back to get it. She was disappointed to see it was gone. When she walked back into class, Valerie saw her jacket in her chair. Hannah had picked it up for her.
a)
Always let your friends borrow your pencils
b)
One good deed deserves another.
c)
Friends should take turns
d)
Valerie and Hannah are nice and help each other
107.
Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives. What character trait does Javier demonstrate?
a)
Heroic
b)
Cruel
c)
Angry
d)
Intelligent
108.
Jake is Amanda’s older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Amanda. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?
a)
Athletic
b)
Kindhearted
c)
Grateful
d)
Thoughtless
109.
Armando’s car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn’t getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help to arrive. What character trait does Armando demonstrate?
a)
Silly
b)
Depressed
c)
Bright
d)
Furious
110.
David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her. What character trait does David demonstrate?
a)
Honest
b)
Friendly
c)
Irritated
d)
Fearless
111.
Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor’s house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn’t start, Andy lent him his lawn mower. What character trait does Andy demonstrate?
a)
Intelligent
b)
Helpful
c)
Hateful
d)
Nervous
112.
Katie’s mother came home from a long day of work and noticed that the entire house had been cleaned from top to bottom. She figured that Katie must have cleaned it. The strangest thing was that she didn’t even ask Katie to clean. Then she found a note on the counter from Katie asking for permission to sleep over at her friend Heather’s house. Katie’s mother smiled. What character trait does Katie demonstrate?
a)
Adventurous
b)
Sneaky
c)
Quiet
d)
Serious
113.
Betty does not enjoy being with Carl. She thinks that he is boring and unattractive. One day Carl called a radio station and won backstage passes to see pop music super group, The Mountain Boys. When Carl asked Betty if she wanted to go to the concert with him, she agreed saying that it would be a great time. Amy was very nice to Carl until the concert. After the concert she treated him the same way that she always had. What character trait does Betty demonstrate?
a)
Unkind
b)
Adventurous
c)
Petrified
d)
Glad
114.
It was gym class and the boys decided to play a fun pickup game of basketball, nothing too serious. They were all having fun and not even going to keep score, until Clive insisted on it. The game was pretty close, but soon Clive’s team dropped behind a few points. Clive pretty much lost it. He started throwing elbows and fouling people. While another boy was attempting a layup, Clive pushed him to the ground. Clive claimed that the boy was doing it for attention. After losing the game, Clive punched the wall and cursed. What character trait does Clive demonstrate?
a)
Pleasant
b)
Rude
c)
Chatty
d)
Joyful
115.
When Angela asked her mother if she could go to the party, her mother said that she could not. So Angela asked her father, who said that she could. She then played her parents off of one another until she got her way. Angela enjoyed herself at the party. What character trait does Angela demonstrate?
a)
Deceitful
b)
Calm
c)
Elegant
d)
Playful
116.
No one want to play with Lena because she always tells everyone else what to do. She insists that everyone do things her way and will not listen to anyone else's ideas.
Which word best describes Lena?
Which word best describes Lena?
a)
irresponsible
b)
cruel
c)
bossy
d)
impolite
117.
Juliana's room look alike it was hit by a tornado. There are dirty clothes all over the floor. Her desk is covered with papers, candy wrappers, and soda cans. Even her bed is a mountain of clothes, pillows, and stuffed animals.
Which word best describes Juliana?
Which word best describes Juliana?
a)
tidy
b)
tired
c)
messy
d)
rude
118.
Makayla is kind to everyone. Last week, when a new girl came to Makayla's class, Makayla showed her around the school and introduced her to all of her friends.
Which word best describes Makayla?
Which word best describes Makayla?
a)
cruel
b)
compassionate
c)
cheerful
d)
friendly
119.
Ken does not take good care of his things. He often forgets to put things where they belong. Yesterday, he left his scooter in the driveway and his dad ran it over.
Which word best describes Ken?
Which word best describes Ken?
a)
cautious
b)
inconsiderate
c)
silly
d)
careless
120.
Characters _____________ throughout a story or drama.
They learn lessons as a result of the events and/or problems in the story.
They learn lessons as a result of the events and/or problems in the story.
a)
stay the same
b)
never change
c)
grow and change
121.
Cindy is kind to everyone. Last week, a new girl came to class and Cindy showed her around the school and sat with her at lunch.
a)
Happy
b)
Friendly
c)
Brave
122.
Andrew always tells everyone what do do. He insists that everyone does things the way he wants to and doesn't listen to anyone else's ideas.
a)
Bossy
b)
Kind
c)
Serious
123.
Sam's grandma sent her a big box of cookies at summer camp. The card said to share them with all the other girls, but she ate them all by herself.
a)
Thoughtful
b)
Selfish
c)
Brave
124.
Snowman I used to have a snowman friend;
He was so short and round;
I dressed him in a cowboy hat
and pretty scarf I found.
I looked for him the next day, but
my snowman friend was gone;
I only found the hat and scarf
there waiting on the lawn.
You can guess from this poem that the speaker was
He was so short and round;
I dressed him in a cowboy hat
and pretty scarf I found.
I looked for him the next day, but
my snowman friend was gone;
I only found the hat and scarf
there waiting on the lawn.
You can guess from this poem that the speaker was
a)
bored by playing in the snow.
b)
scared of the missing snowman.
c)
angry about the missing scarf.
d)
sad that the snowman was gone.
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