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Worksheetsfrom Mississippi Solo
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
What element reveals that this selection is a memoir?
figurative language
sequence of events
first-person pronouns
sentence fragments
What evidence in the text supports inferences about the author’s past?
“Too many marvelous days in a row and you begin to get used to it.”
“I guess I’d had enough hard days to last me for a while.”
“Each change had something to say, and I listened to the river.”
“Nothing else mattered then. Going someplace or not.”
The author regards the river as...
a friend.
an obstacle.
an inspiration.
a threat.
How did the author first know that a storm was approaching?
The river was changing colors
The river whispered to him, “Get ready.”
He felt the river dip down and up.
He passed through a pocket of thin dry air.
Which of the following is an example of the author’s use of simile?
“The river kept me company and kept me satisfied. Nothing else mattered.”
“I passed through the far curtain of the insulated air.”
“The tips of the trees bent way over . . . like fishing rods hooked on a big one.”
“The trees swooshed loudly as the leaves and branches brushed hard together.”
As the storm approached, the author intended to head for shore. Why did he turn into the trees instead?
He thought that the trees would provide better shelter.
He was afraid there would not be time to reach the shore.
The river “spoke” to him and grabbed the end of his canoe.
The shoreline had been pushed back through the trees.
A "stern" is...
frustrated behavior
the back of a boat
a bracelet
yelling at someone
Which of the following could be described as "puce"?
A flower
Muddy water
A piece of candy
A rainbow
Which definition best fits the word "scant"?
abundance
using proper language
working hard
a tiny amount
Which of the following sentences shows the proper use of the word "don".
He decided to don his best suit when he went out to dinner.
The 7th grader was considering how she would don the test so her parents would not find out her grade.
Ms. Gordon was the first one to don new lessons and activities in class.
Ms. Hadley was excited to don her new car on the way to work.
If you feel an "urge" to do something, you...
feel drawn to it, like it is incredibly important.
feel like it's the last thing you want to do.
feel like you don't really care.
feel like it's important that you stand up for yourself.
An "avalanche" can be described as...
a trickle.
slow and steady.
rushing fervently and unable to stop.
colorful.
"Ethereal" means...
heavy and solid.
cold and wet.
light and airy.
loud and noisy.
To "splinter" means to...
break up into tiny pieces.
join together.
make a loud noise.
bend in several places.
Which of the following could be described as "insulated"?
a fan
a piece of paper and a pencil
a cup that keeps drinks cold or hot for long periods of time
hand sanitizer
CHOOSE ONE QUESTION:
Choose one of the following questions and answer in paragraph format.
Describe the author’s feelings during the height of the storm (lines 76–100). Why did he feel that way?
OR
How does the author use personification to reveal his feelings about the river?
Your response must be at least one paragraph, or 6-8 sentences. You must include a thesis statement and at least one piece of evidence from the text to support your thesis. Then, explain how you made the connection.
Worth 5 Points.
