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Inferences/ Characterization/ Scholarship Jacket

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 39mins

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Class
Date
1.

Why did the principal change his mind about giving the jacket to Marta?

a)

He thought Martha needed encouragement.

b)

Martha deserved the jacket and he felt guilty.

c)

Martha told everyone about his conversation with Mr. Schmidt.

2.

What is class valedictorian?

a)

A boy who has the highest grade.

b)

A girl who has the highest grade.

c)

A boy or girl who has the highest grade.

d)

A boy who has a jacket.

3.

In the tradition, who was awarded the scholarship jacket?

a)

the class valedictorian

b)

the principal

c)

the two teachers

d)

the grandfather

4.

One day, Martha overheard her two teachers

a)

arguing about her.

b)

talking about the principal.

c)

cheating on a test.

d)

talking about Martha's grandmother.

5.

What statement demonstrates that Joann's father has influence in the small town?

a)

He is on the Board and own the only store in town.

b)

He owns the only store in town.

c)

He is on the Board.

d)

He is rich.

6.

How do the readers infer that this story's conflict could be racial discrimination?

a)

A teacher says, "Martha is Mexican..."

b)

A teacher says, "I am racist."

c)

The principal told Martha, "I don't like you."

d)

Martha's grandfather worked on the field.

7.

Why did the grandfather not want to pay for the scholarship jacket?

a)

He did not have the money.

b)

He had money, but he did not want to pay for the jacket.

c)

He thought it was too much money.

d)

He believed that a scholarship jacket should not cost.

8.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
9.
To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 
a)
True
b)
False
10.

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

a)

Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

b)

Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

c)

Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

d)

Keller is moving to California with his family.

11.
Sam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it!  He saw Paul staring at him which only mad him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?
a)
Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain.
b)
Sam will be kicked off of the team.
c)
Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.
d)
Sam and Paul will be made co-captains.
12.
Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
a)
The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.
b)
Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.
c)
The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.
d)
Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.
13.

Who is the author?

a)

Martha Flores

b)

Kent Salinas

c)

Martha Salinas

d)

Mr. Boone

14.

What color was the scholarship jacket?

a)

gold

b)

gold and red

c)

gold and green

d)

green and purple

15.

Evidently, there was a disturbing quality in the sound that Sabor heard, something that inspired a certain restlessness, if not actual apprehension, though she could not be sure as yet that it boded ill. It might be her great lord returning, but it did not sound like the movement of a lion, certainly not like a lion dragging a heavy kill. She glanced at her cub, breathing as she did so a plaintive whine. There was always the fear that some danger menaced him, this last of her little family, but she, Sabor, was there to defend him.


Based on details in the excerpt, the reader can conclude that Sabor is -

a)

a pet bear

b)

the pack leader

c)

a mother lion

d)

the cub

16.

Evidently, there was a disturbing quality in the sound that Sabor heard, something that inspired a certain restlessness, if not actual apprehension, though she could not be sure as yet that it boded ill. It might be her great lord returning, but it did not sound like the movement of a lion, certainly not like a lion dragging a heavy kill. She glanced at her cub, breathing as she did so a plaintive whine. There was always the fear that some danger menaced him, this last of her little family, but she, Sabor, was there to defend him.


The reader can infer that-

a)

the cub will be taken

b)

someone is hunting Sabor

c)

there is nothing to fear

d)

there is danger coming

17.
What are the two ways an author can describe a character?
a)
By the way the character looks and by what they say
b)
Send a message to the reader in secret code and by creating a character Facebook page
c)
Direct and Indirectly tell the reader 
18.
What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?
a)
STEAL
b)
FACE
c)
LONG
d)
READ
19.
Read the passage and then answer the question below: 
"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly. 
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"
"I cannot tell", she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now." 
Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind? 
a)
"I cannot tell," she returned..."
b)
""I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,"[the Scarecrow] answered sadly."
c)
"Oh", said Dorothy, "I am awfully sorry for you."
d)
"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?
20.
Read the following passage: 
"We did it! We did it! We did it!" Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal. 
"Whoa!" her brohter exclaimed, startled. "Well congratulations!"
Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade. 
Her brother laughed, suprised and amused. "Who are you, and what have you done with me sister, Mei?" he teased. 
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei? 
a)
Mei is outgoing and loud
b)
Mei is timid
c)
Mei is not very athletic
d)
Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic
21.
Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character. 
Read the following passage from a story: 
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. 
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?
a)
forgetful
b)
confused
c)
bold
d)
shy
22.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

23.

What is direct characterization?

a)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

b)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

24.

What does STEAL stand for?

a)

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks

b)

Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love

c)

Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss