WorksheetsDrive-in Movies STAAR Practice
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
“The Drive-In Movies” is written from what point of view?
First person
Third person limited
Second person
Third person omniscient
In paragraph 11 the narrator quotes his mother, “you boys worked so hard”. Why did the author include this quotation in the text?
To show that she was appreciative
To show that she was sad
To show that she was annoyed
To show that she was worried
We polished and buffed, sweat weeping on our brows. We got scared when we noticed that the gym sock was now blue. The paint was coming off. Our sister fit ice cubes into our mouths and we worked harder, more intently, more dedicated to the car and our mother. We ran the sock over the chrome, trying to pick up extra wax. But there wasn’t enough to cover the entire car.
Why does the author include this description of the boys?
To show that they do not work hard enough
To explain the wax they use is the wrong kind for the job
To convey that they do not have the proper tools and know-how
To explain they fear their mother even though they love her
Which words from paragraph 5 help the reader know what hobbling means?
Pulled it out quickly
Sat down on the grass
Was ready to cry
Danced on one leg
Which sentence best highlights the exhaustion the mother is feeling?
But if our mom, tired from a week of candling eggs, woke up happy on a Saturday morning, there was a chance we might later scramble to our blue Chevy and beat nightfall to the Starlight Drive-In.
Mom came out and looked at us with hands on her aproned hips.
When she came out of the bedroom tying her robe, she yawned a hat-sized yawn and blinked red eyes at the weak brew of coffee I had fixed for her.
She winced at the grille and returned inside the house.
The descriptions used in paragraph 5 help the reader infer that the narrator –
wishes to not get his mother’s attention for the wrong reason.
not cry in front of his siblings.
is used to being injured and caring for himself.
relies on his Grandmother’s remedies for various things.
Paragraphs 5 and 6 contribute to the rising action of the story by showing that Gary –
no longer wants to continue working as he is hurt
does not like bees and their stingers
knows how to do many different chores
will persist in his work no matter what happens
Which sentence expresses the turning point in the story?
Only half got waxed, but we thought it was better than nothing and went inside for lunch.
The waxed side of the car was foggy white.
Debra stood at the window, not wanting to get involved.
He squeezed the bottle and it sneezed a few more white drops.
Read the following sentence from the text.
I rubbed my watery eyes.
This sentence helps illustrate Gary’s –
Drowsiness
Disinterestedness
frustration
boredom
feature \ˈfē-chər\ n1.an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc. 2. A part of the face 3. A movie that is made to be shown in a theater for entertainment 4. A featured article, story, or department in a newspaper or magazine
Which definition of the word feature is used in paragraph 12?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
