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Reading Form 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following can be learned by reading the caption under the photograph of the Statue of Liberty? (LAFS.2.RI.2.5)

a)

The Statue of Liberty is over 150 feet tall.

b)

The Statue of Liberty is a national monument.

c)

The Statue of Liberty is visited by riding a ferry.

d)

The Statue of Liberty is also called Lady Liberty.

2.

How did the Statue of Liberty arrive in New York City? (LAFS.2.RI.2.5)

a)

It was in one piece.

b)

It was brought over on a ferry.

c)

It was named a national monument.

d)

It was carried to the United States on a ship.

3.

What does the caption under the photograph of Central Park tell the reader? (LAFS.2.RI.2.5)

a)

It tells that Central Park is a get-away within the city.

b)

It shows that Central Park has places to exercise.

c)

It tells that there is a lot to do in Central Park.

d)

It shows the lakes and streams in Central Park.

4.

What does the word packed mean as used in the sentence? (LAFS.2.RI.2.4)


“New York City is packed with famous places.” (paragraph 1)

a)

completely filled

b)

crowded with people

c)

pushed together

d)

stored in boxes

5.

What does the word catch mean as used in the sentence? (LAFS.2.RI.2.4)


“If you’d rather relax, then catch a puppet show at the Swedish Cottage.”(paragraph 4)

a)

to get something

b)

to watch something

c)

to grab something

d)

to trap something

6.

Why did the author write Passage 1? (LAFS.2.RI.2.6)

a)

To describe famous places to visit in New York City

b)

To explain why Coney Island is a well-known site

c)

To describe how to get around a big city

d)

To explain where Central Park is located

7.

According to the author of Passage 2, why do people visit New York City? (LAFS.2.RI.1.1)

a)

to visit restaurants and museums

b)

To visit the Statue of Liberty

c)

To visit Central Park

d)

To visit the subway

8.

What does the phrase the city that never sleeps mean as it is used in Passage 2? “It’s no wonder that New York City is called ‘the city that never sleeps.’”(paragraph 5) (LAFS.2.RI.2.4)

a)

New York City has very few places to stay

b)

New York City has lots of restaurants and music.

c)

New York City has subways that run on electricity

d)

New York City is a very busy place with lots of visitors.

9.

What is the focus of the section Tips for First Time Subway Riders? (LAFS.2.RI.1.2)

a)

How to use a subway map

b)

How to buy subway tickets

c)

How to use the subway to travel

d)

How to find museums on the subway

10.

Which tip does the author of Passage 2 give to first time subway riders? (LAFS.2.RI.1.1)

a)

People should use the subway to get to restaurants and

museums.

b)

it is important to know what times the train arrives and departs.

c)

The subway is a train that runs on electricity.

d)

Visitors can use the subway to see sites.

11.

What is the purpose of Passage 2? (LAFS.2.RI.2.6)

a)

To explain why people come to New York City

b)

To describe places people like to visit in New York City

c)

To explain why New York is called “the city that never sleeps”

d)

To describe how to use the subway to travel around New York City

12.

With which statement would the authors of both passages agree? (LAFS.2.RI.3.9)

a)

New York City is loud and big.

b)

New York City is hard to get around.

c)

New York City is a great place to visit.

d)

New York City is filled with places to walk

13.

What does the reader learn about the butterfly at the beginning of the story? (LAFS.2.RL.2.5)

a)

Her sadness disappeared, and she wore her wings again.

b)

Her journey helped to heal her, and she returned home.

c)

She lost her best friend and became very upset.

d)

She went on a long journey to different places.

14.

Part A

How did the butterfly respond to the challenge at the beginning of the story? (LAFS.2.RL.1.3)

a)

She decided to dance around with joy.

b)

She decided not to show feelings of happiness.

c)

She decided to spend more time with her friends.

d)

She decided to travel on a long journey with friends.

15.

Part B

Which sentence from the passage shows how she responded? (LAFS.2.RL.1.3)

a)

“Then she wrapped herself in a gray cocoon.” (paragraph 2)

b)

“In time, she had gone all over the world.” (paragraph 3)

c)

“Happy once again, she began to dance around.” (paragraph 5)

d)

“They were all overjoyed to see the beauty and color of her wings once again.” (paragraph 5)

16.

Why does the butterfly go on a journey? (LAFS.2.RL.1.1)

a)

to lose her sadness

b)

to find her best friend

c)

to learn how to dance

d)

to collect colorful stones

17.

How does the main character feel in these sentences from paragraph 4?


“On her travels, the butterfly refused to look up. She kept her eyes down. She never once looked at the sky. She never looked at the horizon.” (LAFS.2.RL.1.1)

a)

afraid

b)

happy

c)

mad

d)

unhappy

18.

What does glimmering mean as it is used in this sentence?


“Suddenly, she discovered one glimmering stone.It was beautiful and colorful.”(paragraph 4) (LAFS.2.RL.2.4)

a)

Dark

b)

Little

c)

Smooth

d)

Shinning

19.

How does the ending of the story conclude the action? (LAFS.2.RL.2.5)

a)

The butterfly would not eat or sleep because she was upset.

b)

The butterfly would not look up because the world lost its color.

c)

The butterfly was happy again and put back on her colorful wings.

d)

The butterfly put on a gray cocoon and wrapped hers

elf in sadness.

20.

One of the lessons of this passage is to find beauty in life.

Which detail from the passage supports this lesson? (LAFS.2.RL.1.2)

a)

“She was so upset she removed her beautiful, many colored wings.” (paragraph 2)

b)

“She traveled to high mountains and low valleys.” (paragraph 3)

c)

“On her travels, the butterfly refused to look up.” (paragraph 4)

d)

“They were all overjoyed to see the beauty and color of her wings once again.” (paragraph 5)