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WorksheetsCCA #4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.
In the car, I was a captive audience.
The author uses this sentence to explain how her driving lessons --
made her feel helpless
gave her father the chance to speak
became deeply interesting to her
allowed her father to display his skills
Which of these is the best summary of the selection?
Summary F
Summary G
Summary H
Summary J
Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
Thanks to my abilities, the rear end of our station wagon has seen pine trees, poles, and snow banks, all up-close and personal.
In this sentence, the author--
shares her fear of never getting a driver's license
explains why she is such a poor driver
makes fun of her lack of skill
describes the place where she lives
What chores do the father and daughter perform in the poem?
baling hay
clearing snow
exercising cattle
feeding livestock
The imagery in stanzas 3 and 4 suggests that --
Dad is not confident about Brandy's ability to drive
Brandy is unable to see because of the dust
Dad is in a hurry to finish the task
Brandy is keenly aware of her surroundings.
The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are--
enjoying the morning
focused on their work
cold and uncomfortable
worried about their safety
Which of these best describes what the author of "Car Talk" and Brandy in "Needed" gain from the experience of driving?
Both gain a deeper understanding of their own abilities.
Both gain a deeper understanding of family members.
The author of "Car Talk" becomes a skilled driver, while Brandy learns how to farm.
The author of "Car Talk" gets to know her father, while Brandy gets to help her family.
How does the author of "Car Talk" differ from Brandy in "Needed"?
The author of "Car Talk" wants to master a skill, while Brandy takes on a new responsibility.
The author of "Car Talk" things driving is scary, while Brandy thinks driving is fun.
The author of "Car Talk" is easily distracted, while Brandy pays attention when she drives.
The author of "Car Talk" does what she wants to do, while Brandy does what her father tells her to.
Read line 7 of the poem.
I'm only twelve, but I get to drive!
Which excerpt from "Car Talk" best matches the feeling expressed by the speaker in line 7 of the poem?
we got into the car that first time
Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing
that now-aging permit first found its way into my eager hands
a small plastic card verifying my right to drive
How does "Car Talk" differ from "Needed"?
"Car Talk" describes events in the order that they happen.
"Car Talk" shows how a father offers guidance.
"Car Talk" focuses on something a girl experiences.
"Car Talk" describes events that occur over a longer period.
How are the fathers in "Car Talk" and "Needed" presented differently?
The father in "Car Talk" communicates by sharing stories, while the father in "Needed" communicates by giving instructions.
The father in "Car Talk" is eager to spend time with his daughter, while the father in "Needed" is hesitant about having his daughter help him.
The father in "Car Talk" demonstrates the importance of following directions, while the father in "Needed" demonstrates a carefree approach to driving.
The father in "Car Talk" is uncertain of his ability to provide instructions, while the father in "Needed" is confident when giving instructions.
What can the reader infer about the author's father?
He came to appreciate the opportunity to share his past with his daughter.
He gave his daughter driving lessons because his wife insisted.
He concentrated better than his daughter when they talked.
He thought that talking to his daughter might help her drive better.
