Free Printable RI 6.2 Quiz Review

1.

What is a summary?

a)

A long story

b)

a multi paragraph essay

c)

a constructed response

d)

a brief account of the main points of something

2.

What is theme?

a)

a brief account of the main facts about something

b)

a main topic or message in a the story

c)

a way to describe things

d)

what your essay is going to be about (claim)

3.

What is a narrator?

a)

the person telling the story

b)

the author's purpose

c)

the person drawing the pictures for the story

d)

a writer

4.

Choose the concluding sentence that best summarizes the entire argument presented in the passage.

The sun was shining. The birds were singing. Butterflies fluttered by. Bees were humming in the garden. The smell of newly-mowed grass was in the air. (RL 6.2)

a)

Everything worked together to create a beautiful summer day.

b)

The winged creatures were very active.

c)

Everything worked together to create a a hot summer day.

d)

It was hot outside.

5.

Choose the concluding sentence that best summarizes the entire argument presented in the paragraph.

Tim smiles at the teachers as he goes down the hall. He talks to the secretary when he goes by the office. He texts messages back and forth with the girls. He plays soccer with the boys. Everyone likes Tim. (RL 6.2)

a)

Tim likes soccer.

b)

Tim is an unpopular person, indeed.

c)

Tim is an impatient person.

d)

Tim is a friendly person.

6.

Bud is an African - American, 11 year old orphan who is very determined and a survivor. This description tells us his...

a)

resolution

b)

episodes

c)

character traits

d)

dialogue

7.

Choose a concluding sentence that completely summarizes the argument in the passage.

I always try to do what I have promised to do. If I say I will arrive at 5:15, I try to be there at 5:15. I don't lie or deliberately withhold information. I don't try to trick or confuse others. My friends trust me with their secrets, and I don't tell anyone else. I understand that you are looking for a trustworthy employee. (RL 6.2)

a)

If you are looking for an employee who doesn't lie, then you should hire me.

b)

If you are looking for an employee who needs to be at work at 5:15, then you should hire me.

c)

If you are looking for a trustworthy person, then you should hire me.

d)

I would make a very good employee and would love to be considered for a position at your company.

8.

A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

The best definition of theme is...

a)

The lesson the author is teaching.

b)

The message the author is sending.

c)

A word that summarizes the story.

d)

The character's main problem.

10.

A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

a)

Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

b)

Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

12.

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?

a)

be persistent

b)

be honest

c)

always share with others

d)

respect your family

13.

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?

a)

Be honest.

b)

Don't be greedy.

c)

Always share your things with others.

d)

Be respectful to others.

14.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

a)

share with your neighbor

b)

work before you play

c)

be respectful

d)

don't be greedy

15.

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?

a)

You should cheat to win.

b)

Always work hard.

c)

It pays to be honest.

d)

Teamwork is best.

16.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

a)

share with your neighbor

b)

work before you play

c)

be respectful

d)

don't be greedy

17.

Lucy is a superhero. There is an evil villain approaching Lucy's small-town of Gray. Lucy hears of this news, and she instantly begins training so she can defeat him.

What theme can we take away from this summary of a story?

a)

Friendship is important.

b)

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

c)

You must work hard to reach your goals.

RI 6.2 Quiz Review

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 39mins

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