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Gold Spring Semester Final Exam Review

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins

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1.

The book Making Art for Fish is a nonfiction story. Nonfiction stories ...

a)

could have actually happened to real people or animals in a believable setting

b)

contains elements that don't exist in the real world and deal with the consequences of technological and scientific advances

c)

is based on facts and real events

d)

set in an imaginary universe where the supernatural and magical creatures are common

2.

On page 7 of Making Art for Fish, the author writes " 'Our coral reefs are facing some GRAVE threats,' he explained. People are damaging them, often by mistake." Which definition of the word GRAVE is being used in the sentence?

a)

a place of burial for a dead body

b)

a place where a broken or discarded object lies

c)

giving cause for alarm; serious

d)

serious or solemn in manner or appearance; somber

3.

What is the genre of the Making Art for Fish?

a)

Non-fiction

b)

Fiction

c)

Realistic Fiction

d)

Folklore

4.

What is the message of the book Making Art for Fish?

a)

imagining yourself in historical events can make history more interesting

b)

there are creative ways to preserve the underwater world for both future sea life and future humans

c)

there is always something new to learn

d)

animals adapt to their surroundings in order to improve their ability to survive

5.

After reading Making Art for Fish, why did the artist Jason deCaries Taylor, decide to make artwork for sea life?

a)

he wanted to draw attention away from coral reefs so they will be protected

b)

he wanted the coral to grow on his art

c)

he wanted more people to see his artwork

d)

he loved making sculptures and ran out of space to put them

6.

How can people view Jason deCaries Taylor artwork from the book Making Art for Fish?

a)

By visiting the Museum of Modern Art in New York City

b)

By scuba diving

c)

Watching his YouTube channel

d)

Visiting his Instagram page

7.

After reading the book, Making Art for Fish, what is a sculpture?

a)

a manmade, underwater object that encourages sea life to grow on it

b)

something that plants, animals, and people need to eat in order to live, grow, and be healthy

c)

a three-dimensional work of art

d)

something that looks like a feather

8.

The Pocket Watch is a fantasy which/which is...

a)

could have actually happened to real people or animals in a believable setting

b)

based on facts and real events

c)

contains elements that don't exist in the real world and deal with the consequences of technological and scientific advances

d)

set in an imaginary universe where the supernatural and magical creatures are common

9.

"All around his grandfather's old house, newer houses and garages and lawns sprawled. Which definition of the word sprawled is being used in the sentence?

a)

sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way

b)

spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way

c)

to creep or clamber awkwardly

d)

to lie thrashing or tossing about

10.

"Just as the bull charged forward like a two-ton catapult, Jake's back bumped into something. The fence!" Which definition of the word catapult is being used in the sentence?

a)

a forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones; a slingshot

b)

hurl or launch (something) in a specified direction with or as if with a catapult

c)

move suddenly or at great speed as though hurled by a catapult

d)

a military machine worked by a lever and ropes for hurling large stones or other missiles

11.

"Across the yard, a big red barn loomed. Everything was different." Which definition of the word loomed is being used in the sentence?

a)

(of an event regarded as ominous or threatening) seem about to happen

b)

appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening

c)

the dim reflection by cloud or haze of a light which is not directly visible, e.g. from a lighthouse over the horizon

d)

a hand-operated or power-driven apparatus for weaving fabrics, containing harnesses, lay, reed, shuttles, treadles, etc

12.

What is the message of the book The Pocket Watch?

a)

Older people have some useful things to share.

b)

Animals adapt to their surroundings in order to improve their ability to survive

c)

There are creative ways to preserve the underwater world for future sea life and future humans

d)

Imagining yourself in historical events can make history more interesting

13.

How does the author show you that time has changed in the book The Pocket Watch?

a)

"When Jake looked up from the watch, the other houses and lawns had disappeared."

b)

"The scent of cut hay drifted toward him."

c)

"'Don't turn your back on him!' the boy yelled. 'Just back up, slow."

d)

"Nothing could make Jake go back in that field. His heart still pounded like a giant watch."

14.

In the book The Pocket Watch, the text feature used in the book is the ...?

a)

Table of contents

b)

Use of thought bubbles

c)

Pictures or images on each page

d)

Using words for sounds

15.

Who was the boy about Jake's age who saved him from the bull in the book The Pocket Watch?

a)

His best friend

b)

His grandfather

c)

His dad

d)

A stranger

16.

What does the author do to show you that Jake has changed by the end of the book The Pocket Watch?

a)

Jake couldn't hide how bored he felt

b)

He thought about the watch hands spinning backwards

c)

Jake was back in his own time

d)

Jake listened to his grandfather's story patiently

17.

"Cradling the watch in his hand, he sat down to listen." Which definition of the word of cradling was used in the sentence?

a)

a wooden or iron framework, typically one used as structural support in a ceiling

b)

hold gently and protectively

c)

be the place of origin of

d)

place (a phone receiver) in its cradle

18.

"A fenced-in pasture stretched between Jake and the people." Which definition of the word pasture is being used in the sentence?

a)

used to refer to a person's situation in life

b)

land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep

c)

(of animals) graze

d)

force someone to retire

19.

Glow-In-The-Dark Animals is a nonfiction book which/ which is ...

a)

could have actually happened to real people or animals in a believable setting

b)

based on facts and real events

c)

contains elements that don't exist in the real world and deal with the consequences of technological and scientific advances

d)

set in an imaginary universe where the supernatural and magical creatures are common

20.

What is the message of the book Glow-In-The-Dark Animals?

a)

Older people have some useful things to share.

b)

Animals adapt to their surroundings in order to improve their ability to survive

c)

There are creative ways to preserve the underwater world for future sea life and future humans

d)

Imagining yourself in historical events can make history more interesting

21.

What is the definition of the word bioluminescent?

a)

giving out light - emitting light

b)

make light or make something glow

c)

the emission of light from living organisms

d)

containing a substance that light up when they are combined

22.

"The attacker usually gets scared and confused by the wildly moving arms and flashing lights. It swims away as fast as it can. Sometimes, however, the predator does not leave so easily." What is the definition of the word predator as it was used in the sentence?

a)

an animal that naturally preys on others

b)

a person or group that ruthlessly exploits others

c)

a company that tries to take over another

d)

an overbearing, greedy, or selfish person

23.

According to the book Glow-In-The-Dark Animals, luminous creatures make light to do all of the following EXCEPT ...?

a)

find a mate

b)

find food

c)

help them survive

d)

clean the ocean

24.

According to the book Glow-In-The-Dark Animals, the anglerfish uses light to ...?

a)

defend itself

b)

see in the dark

c)

attract its dinner

d)

find a mate

25.

In the book Glow-In-The-Dark Animals, headings are used to summarize the big idea of each section. Which of the following was a heading in the book?

a)

Investigating the Watch

b)

What is Hypnosis?

c)

The Key to Survival

d)

Competition as a Way of Life

26.

All of the following are animals that glow in the dark EXCEPT ...?

a)

Firefly

b)

Railroad worm

c)

Vampire squid

d)

Coral

27.

According to the book Glow-In-The-Dark Animals, when an anglerfish gets hungry, it turns on its __________ light and waits for other creatures to swim up to check it out.

a)

blue

b)

white

c)

yellow

d)

green

28.

Both stories in the double-sided book, Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, is told by...

a)

the narrator

b)

the coyote

c)

the mouse

d)

a zebra

29.

After reading the book, Fake Cake, what genre is this book?

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fiction

c)

Graphic novel

d)

Biography

30.

In Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, you find out what the word bueno means by using

a)

text features

b)

a glossary on the title page

c)

the narrator explaining what the Spanish words mean

d)

the Mouse character to define the words from another language

31.

In the double-sided book Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, what type of character is Mouse?

a)

Honest

b)

Clever

c)

Caring

d)

Trusting

32.

In the double-sided book Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, what type of character is Coyote?

a)

Honest

b)

Clever

c)

Caring

d)

Trusting

33.

What is the definition of a trickster tale?

a)

A story that features a smaller or weaker animal or person who is threatened by a larger and stronger animal or person

b)

The smaller animal has to play a trick to survive

c)

All of the answer choices with a response in it

d)

None of the answer choices qualify

34.

What is the message/lesson learned from reading the book Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner?

a)

Cleverness can be more effective than physical size and strength when solving problems

b)

When someone intentionally deceives others, it's hard to be sympathetic when things don't work out as planned

c)

People tell stories for a variety of reasons

d)

Be kind to those you love

35.

What are some text features found in the book Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner?

a)

Illustrations

b)

Inside Back cover, Back cover

c)

Front cover

d)

All of the answer choices

36.

In the book, Holding Up the Sky, Mouse tricks the Coyote into NOT eating him by

a)

tricking him into thinking he could be a hero if he holds up the sky instead

b)

tricking him into believing he could eat a reflection of the moon instead

c)

tricking him into chasing him then falling off of a cliff

d)

tricking him into running into a cave where a cougar was living

37.

In the book, Coyote's Dinner, Mouse tricks the Coyote into NOT eating him by

a)

tricking him into thinking he could be a hero if he holds up the sky instead

b)

tricking him into believing he could eat a reflection of the moon instead

c)

tricking him into chasing him then falling off of a cliff

d)

tricking him into running into a cave where a cougar was living

38.

In the double-sided book, Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, the Coyote "moved into place under the LEDGE". How would you define the word ledge?

a)

a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surfaces

b)

(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

c)

a small piece or amount of food; a mouthful

d)

richly verdant or opulent

39.

In the double-sided book, Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, the Mouse "SCAMPERED away". How would you define the word scamper?

a)

a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surfaces

b)

(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

c)

a small piece or amount of food; a mouthful

d)

richly verdant or opulent

40.

In the double-sided book, Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, the Coyote asks "What could be more delicious than this little MORSEL of mouse I see in front of my nose"? How would you define the word morsel?

a)

a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surfaces

b)

(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

c)

a small piece or amount of food; a mouthful

d)

richly verdant or opulent

41.

In the double-sided book, Holding Up the Sky and Coyote's Dinner, when the Coyote was looking for something to eat, he found a "LUSCIOUS bunch of grass near a pond". How would you define the word luscious?

a)

a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surfaces

b)

(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

c)

a small piece or amount of food; a mouthful

d)

richly verdant or opulent

42.

Who is telling the story in the book Fake Cake?

a)

Mika

b)

Greg

c)

Shari

d)

Mrs. Darling

43.

After reading the book, Fake Cake, what type of person is Greg?

a)

Shy

b)

Bossy

c)

Honest

d)

Clever

44.

After reading the book, Fake Cake, what type of person is Mika?

a)

Shy

b)

Bossy

c)

Honest

d)

Clever

45.

After reading the book, Fake Cake, what did the main character put into the cake?

a)

Marshmallows

b)

Paper Towels

c)

Butter

d)

All of the answer choices

46.

What is the definition of a realistic fiction book?

a)

A story that could have actually occurred to people or animals in a believable setting

b)

A story that contains facts and/or research

c)

a story that is written like a comic book

d)

a story told about someone or something's life

47.

After reading the book, Fake Cake, name the problem the characters have in the story?

a)

The cake has a big pit in it

b)

Shari tries to buy the cake before anyone else but she doesn't

c)

Mrs. Darling buys the cake and brings it out during a neighborhood block party

d)

All of the answer choices

48.

What is the message/lesson learned from reading the book Fake Cake?

a)

Cleverness can be more effective than physical size and strength when solving problems

b)

When someone intentionally deceives others, it's hard to be sympathetic when things don't work out as planned

c)

People tell stories for a variety of reasons

d)

Be kind to those you love

49.

After reading Fake Cake, why did the main character and their best friend decide to bake a cake instead of working on the clean-up crew for the bake sale?

a)

Mika tried to tell him what to do

b)

Their teacher told them to

c)

Their Mom taught them how to bake a cake

d)

Their Dad owns a bakery

50.

After reading the book Fake Cake, what happened at the end of the story?

a)

The main character tried to tell about the cake but Mrs. Darling didn't listen

b)

Mika pretended that she baked the cake instead

c)

The main character and their best friend left without a word

d)

All of the answer choice

51.

After reading the book Fake Cake, how did Mrs. Darling end up with the main character's cake?

a)

She bought it at the bake sale

b)

She stole it from the bake sale

c)

She told her daughter to put it to the side for her

d)

She pushed a child out of the way so she could buy it first

52.

In the book, Fake Cake, when the main character tried to bake a cake, they thought the cake looked "PATHETIC". How would you define the word pathetic?

a)

miserably inadequate; of very low standard

b)

something intended to distract someone's attention from something more important

c)

speak or write with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm

d)

take responsibility for providing or arranging

53.

In the book, Fake Cake, when the main character's best friend saw that Mrs. Darling bought his cake, she asked "Want me make a DIVERSION while you snatch the cake". How would you define the word diversion?

a)

miserably inadequate; of very low standard

b)

something intended to distract someone's attention from something more important

c)

speak or write with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm

d)

take responsibility for providing or arranging

54.

In the book, Fake Cake, Mrs. Darling GUSHED " I want you all to admire this beautiful cake before we slice into it". How would you define the word gushed?

a)

miserably inadequate; of very low standard

b)

something intended to distract someone's attention from something more important

c)

speak or write with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm

d)

take responsibility for providing or arranging

55.

In the book, Fake Cake, the main character brought his cake while Mika was off ORGANIZING something else. How would you define the word organizing?

a)

miserably inadequate; of very low standard

b)

something intended to distract someone's attention from something more important

c)

speak or write with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm

d)

take responsibility for providing or arranging

56.

After reading Book 17: Trying Out, which list of words are related to the game of basketball?

a)

rebound, foul, shot

b)

goal, shot, puck

c)

pass, tackle, score

d)

base, catcher, inning

57.

After reading Book 17: Trying Out, which sentence includes an opinion?

a)

Coach Akmed is tough on kids

b)

Art and Chen walked home together

c)

Art grabbed two rebounds

d)

Chen did not make the basketball team

58.

In Book 17: Trying Out, where do Art and Chen go to school?

a)

Lincoln High School

b)

Lincoln Middle School

c)

Lincoln School for the Performing Arts

d)

Lincoln Junior High School

59.

In Book 17: Trying Out, Coach Akmed wanted Art to be more aggressive. Which sentence shows aggressive behavior?

a)

Art pictured himself shooting hops aloe on the playground

b)

A kid slammed into Art and threw him off

c)

Art made two shots without banging into the kid guarding him

d)

Art pushed himself to play hard

60.

In Book 18: The Turning Point, who is Rina?

a)

Sabrina's sister

b)

Lucy's mother

c)

Sabrina

d)

Audrina

61.

After reading Book 18: The Turning Point, what message can you learn from this story?

a)

If you want to be a winner, you need to build stamina

b)

Friendship is more important than winning

c)

Don't try out for a team if they are already full

d)

You need to act like a friend to make friends

62.

In Book 18: The Turning Point, Lucy's dad ...

a)

criticized her

b)

congratulated her

c)

was proud of her

d)

embarrassed her

63.

In Book 17: Trying Out, how did Art feel about trying out for the basketball team?

a)

He was excited! He liked the feeling of being a part of a team.

b)

He was disappointed because he didn't make the team.

c)

He was uncertain because he was afraid he wouldn't make the team.

d)

He was frightened of how the kids would treat him.

64.

After reading Book 17: Trying Out, what word best describes Coach Akmed?

a)

timid

b)

tough

c)

amusing

d)

irritating

65.

After reading Book 17: Trying Out, what genre is the book?

a)

Non-fiction

b)

Play

c)

Realistic Fiction

d)

Historical Fiction

66.

In Book 17: Trying Out, why did Art decide to NOT be on the basketball again?

a)

The other guys on the team didn't like him

b)

The coach was too tough

c)

His best friend didn't want to hang out with him anymore

d)

His friend didn't make the team

67.

After reading Book 17: Trying Out, what type of basketball player did Coach Akmed say he wanted on the team?

a)

tall, experienced players

b)

aggressive, hard-working players

c)

players that would foul

d)

players that would be a great shot

68.

To what genre does Book 18: The Turning Point belong?

a)

Non-Fiction

b)

Play

c)

Realistic Fiction

d)

Historical fiction

69.

What move did Lucy help Sabrina with at the end of the book The Turning Point?

a)

turns

b)

flips

c)

jump shot

d)

home run

70.

On page 6 in the book The Turning Point, "Lucy worked on building STAMINA for longer laps".


Which definition of STAMINA is being used in the sentence?

a)

Resistance to fatigue or tiredness or to disease

b)

having a good knowledge of

c)

move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

d)

jump or dive quickly and energetically

71.

On page 12 in the book The Turning Point, "As soon as Lucy hit the water, she stopped feeling shaky and focused on a FAMILIAR task".


Which definition of FAMILIAR is being used in the sentence?

a)

Resistance to fatigue or tiredness or to disease

b)

having a good knowledge of

c)

move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

d)

jump or dive quickly and energetically

72.

On page 12 in the book The Turning Point, "Sabrina SURGED ahead near the end of the first lap".


Which definition of SURGED is being used in the sentence?

a)

Resistance to fatigue or tiredness or to disease

b)

having a good knowledge of

c)

move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

d)

jump or dive quickly and energetically

73.

On page 3 in the book The Turning Point, Lucy "PLUNGED in, feeling at home in the water".


Which definition of PLUNGED is being used in the sentence?

a)

Resistance to fatigue or tiredness or to disease

b)

having a good knowledge of

c)

move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

d)

jump or dive quickly and energetically

74.

On page 6 in the book Trying Out, Coach Akmed states "Push harder and get AGGRESSIVE from now on".


Which definition of AGGRESSIVE is being used in the sentence?

a)

ready or likely to attack or confront

b)

to catch a pass thrown by (an opponent)

c)

very

d)

sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

75.

On page 8 in the book Trying Out, Art "grabbed two rebounds, INTERCEPTED a pass, and made two easy shots".


Which definition of INTERCEPTED is being used in the sentence?

a)

ready or likely to attack or confront

b)

to catch a pass thrown by (an opponent)

c)

very

d)

sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

76.

On page 16 in the book Trying Out, when Art told his friend, Chen, what he'd done, Chen stated "I bet the coach thinks you're SERIOUSLY crazy."


Which definition of SERIOUSLY is being used in the sentence?

a)

ready or likely to attack or confront

b)

to catch a pass thrown by (an opponent)

c)

very

d)

sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

77.

On page 16 in the book Trying Out, when Art told his friend, Chen, what he'd done, Chen stated "I bet the coach thinks you're SERIOUSLY crazy."


Which definition of SERIOUSLY is being used in the sentence?

a)

ready or likely to attack or confront

b)

to catch a pass thrown by (an opponent)

c)

very

d)

sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

78.

In Book 17: Trying Out, Art has a dilemma he has to solve. What is his problem?

a)

Art had to decide if he wanted to be Chen's friend

b)

Art had to decide if he wanted to be on the team when his best friend, Chen, did not

c)

Art had to decide if he wanted to accept the job or not

d)

Art had to decide if he wanted to play basketball with racist teammates

79.

After reading Book 18: The Turning Point, Lucy feels lucky that her parents ...

a)

leave her alone with her thoughts

b)

left gifts in her room to celebrate her birthday

c)

congratulates her even though they don't know whether or not she'd made the team

d)

fix her favorite meal for dinner the night she tried out for the team

80.

In Book 18: The Turning Point, Lucy tries out for the __________ team

a)

golf

b)

basketball

c)

softball

d)

swim

81.

Book 19: The Story of Naismith's Game is a __________ book.

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fiction

c)

Mystery

d)

Fantasy

82.

Which summary below is the BEST one for book 19: The Story of Naismith's Game?

a)

The main character has moved to a new city and is trying out for the local swim team hoping to make new friends

b)

This story explains how basketball was invented and came to be one of the world's most favorite sports

c)

This story tells how the main character solves the problems of surviving in a harsh environment

d)

The main character and his friend try out for the basketball team and one of the friends make the team and the other doesn't so the one who makes the team must decide what is most important to him

83.

Which summary below is the BEST one for book 20: The Thorny Dragon?

a)

The main character has moved to a new city and is trying out for the local swim team hoping to make new friends

b)

This story explains how basketball was invented and came to be one of the world's most favorite sports

c)

This story tells how the main character solves the problems of surviving in a harsh environment

d)

The main character and his friend try out for the basketball team and one of the friends make the team and the other doesn't so the one who makes the team must decide what is most important to him

84.

Book 20: The Thorny Dragon is a __________ book.

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fiction

c)

Mystery

d)

Fantasy

85.

Book 20: The Thorny Dragon is a graphic novel. A graphic novel is

a)

a novel in comic-strip format

b)

a book-length story

c)

a long short story

d)

a story that can be read in one setting

86.

What is the message of Book 19: The Story of Naismith's Game?

a)

Art created from nature can honor both nature and humans

b)

Animals need to adapt to their environments in order to survive

c)

A pressing need and a moment of inspiration led to the invention of one of the most popular sports in the world today

d)

Solving problems requires careful study in order to develop strong situations

87.

What is the message of Book 20: The Thorny Dragon?

a)

Art created from nature can honor both nature and humans

b)

Animals need to adapt to their environments in order to survive

c)

A pressing need and a moment of inspiration led to the invention of one of the most popular sports in the world today

d)

Solving problems requires careful study in order to develop strong situations

88.

What text features can be found in Book 19: The Story of Naismith's Game?

a)

Pictures and captions

b)

Headings & Sub Headings

c)

Table of contents

d)

All of the answer choices

89.

What text features can be found in Book 20: The Thorny Dragons?

a)

Pictures and captions

b)

Headings & Sub Headings

c)

Table of contents & Glossary

d)

All of the answer choices

90.

If I wanted to find out how Naismith came up with the game of basketball, under which topic would I look on the Table of Contents?

a)

Naismith's Problem

b)

The Idea

c)

The First Game

d)

The Game Catches On

91.

If I wanted to find out what thorny dragons eat, under which topic would I look on the Table of Contents?

a)

Protection from Predators

b)

Groovy Skin

c)

Ants for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

d)

Dragons in the Desert

92.

Read the following sentence:

From that day on, the students no longer hated gym class. Soon, SPECTATORS began filling the gym each day to watch.

How would you define the word SPECTATOR from this sentence?

a)

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event

b)

self-assured

c)

feeling, showing or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

d)

write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly

93.

Which of the following demonstrates how Naismith's game in the past is DIFFERENT from the game of basketball today?

a)

Then: Players could not run with the ball vs Now: Dribbling the ball to move the ball forward

b)

Then: Nine players per team vs Now: Five players per team

c)

Then: Peach baskets vs. Now: Hoops with nets

d)

All of the answer choices provided

94.

Read the following sentence:

Now it was time for the test. Would the game work in the real world with real players? Naismith felt CONFIDENT.

How would you define the word CONFIDENT from this sentence?

a)

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event

b)

self-assured

c)

feeling, showing or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

d)

write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly

95.

What is the definition of a nonfiction book?

a)

a story that contains only facts and real events

b)

a story where all or part of it comes from the author's imagination

c)

a story involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world

d)

the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community passed through the generations by word of mouth

96.

What is the definition of a fiction book?

a)

a story that contains only facts and real events

b)

a story where all or part of it comes from the author's imagination

c)

a story involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world

d)

the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community passed through the generations by word of mouth

97.

If I wanted to find out where thorny dragons live, under which topic would I look on the Table of Contents?

a)

Protection from Predators

b)

Groovy Skin

c)

Ants for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

d)

Dragons in the Desert

98.

According to Book 20: The Thorny Dragons, thorny dragons only eat __________.

a)

grass

b)

sand

c)

leaves

d)

ants

99.

Read the following sentence:

Thorny dragons spend a lot of time in open, sandy areas whee there are few places to hide. But they have many features that help them stay safe from PREDATORS - other animals that want to eat them.

How would you define the word PREDATORS from this sentence?

a)

an enclosed space or cavity

b)

a piece of electronic equipment that sends out information

c)

an animal that hunts, catches, and eats other animals

d)

coloring that hides an animal by helping it blend in with its surroundings

100.

Thorny dragons have many features that help them stay safe from predators. Which of the following keeps dragons safe?

a)

False head

b)

Spines

c)

Camouflage

d)

All of the answer choices provided

101.

Book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble is a ___________ story.

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fiction

c)

Fantasy

d)

Folktale

102.

Book 22: The Great Tug-of-War is a ___________ story.

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fiction

c)

Fantasy

d)

Folktale

103.

Which of the following is the BEST summary of Book 22: The Great Tug-of-War?

a)

The main character bargains with his teacher so he won't have to do the class reading assignment, but as the month gets longer, so does his assignments

b)

The book tells the story of how a sport was invented and came to be a favorite sport

c)

The main character gets bullied by the biggest kid in school. He knows he can't beat the bully in a fight, so he thinks up a clever scheme to trick him

d)

This book explains how the thorny dragon solves the problems of surviving in a harsh environment

104.

Which of the following is the BEST summary of Book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble?

a)

The main character bargains with his teacher so he won't have to do the class reading assignment, but as the month gets longer, so does his assignments

b)

The book tells the story of how a sport was invented and came to be a favorite sport

c)

The main character gets bullied by the biggest kid in school. He knows he can't beat the bully in a fight, so he thinks up a clever scheme to trick him

d)

This book explains how the thorny dragon solves the problems of surviving in a harsh environment

105.

What is the message of Book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble?

a)

Brains can beat brawn

b)

Be careful when making deals

c)

A pressing need and a moment of inspiration led to the invention of one of the most popular sports in the world today

d)

Animals need to adapt to their environments in order to survive

106.

What is the message of Book 22: The Great Tug-of-War?

a)

Brains can beat brawn

b)

Be careful when making deals

c)

A pressing need and a moment of inspiration led to the invention of one of the most popular sports in the world today

d)

Animals need to adapt to their environments in order to survive

107.

What text features can be found in book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble?

a)

Table of Contents & Glossary

b)

Photos & Captions

c)

Headings and/or subheadings

d)

All of the answer choice provided

108.

What text features can be found in book 22: The Great Tug-of-War?

a)

Table of Contents & Glossary

b)

Drawings

c)

Headings and/or subheadings

d)

All of the answer choice provided

109.

Why is book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble considered to be a HUMOROUS story?

a)

The main character does funny and crazy things to fulfill his part of the deal he made with his teacher

b)

The main character deals with the issue he has with another student at his school in a funny way

c)

The author tells a lot of jokes in the story

d)

The drawings are funny looking

110.

Why is book 22: The Great Tug-of-War considered to be a HUMOROUS story?

a)

The main character does funny and crazy things to fulfill his part of the deal he made with his teacher

b)

The main character deals with the issue he has with another student at his school in a funny way

c)

The author tells a lot of jokes in the story

d)

The drawings are funny looking

111.

Why is book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble considered to be a HUMOROUS story?

a)

The main character does funny and crazy things to fulfill his part of the deal he made with his teacher

b)

The main character deals with the issue he has with another student at his school in a funny way

c)

The author tells a lot of jokes in the story

d)

The drawings are funny looking

112.

Why is book 22: The Great Tug-of-War considered to be a HUMOROUS story?

a)

The main character does funny and crazy things to fulfill his part of the deal he made with his teacher

b)

The main character deals with the issue he has with another student at his school in a funny way

c)

The author tells a lot of jokes in the story

d)

The drawings are funny looking

113.

Why is book 22: The Great Tug-of-War considered to be a HUMOROUS story?

a)

The main character does funny and crazy things to fulfill his part of the deal he made with his teacher

b)

The main character deals with the issue he has with another student at his school in a funny way

c)

The author tells a lot of jokes in the story

d)

The drawings are funny looking

114.

What deal does the main character make with his teacher in the book Double Double Trouble Trouble?

a)

The main character agrees to help the new student get around school safely

b)

The main character agrees to give his snacks to a classmate

c)

The main character agrees to behave in the gym for a whole week

d)

The main character has to double the number of words he reads for each assignment he completes for a whole month

115.

After reading the book Double Double Trouble Trouble, the main character's teacher tells him to "commence or capitulate."

What does the word CAPITULATE mean?

a)

to begin, start

b)

to give up or stop

c)

To inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or surprise

d)

an animal's natural coloring or form that enables it to blend in with its surroundings

116.

After reading the book The Great Tug-of-War, the main character's schoolmates GASPED because they did not believe he could win his tug-of-war match.

What does the word GASPED mean?

a)

to begin, start

b)

to give up or stop

c)

To inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or surprise

d)

an animal's natural coloring or form that enables it to blend in with its surroundings

117.

After reading the book Double Double Trouble Trouble, which of the following subjects do you learn the main character likes at school?

a)

Gym

b)

Reading

c)

Math

d)

Science

118.

After reading book 22: The Great Tug-of-War, what is a tug-of-war?

a)

a story created from the author's imagination though it may be based on a true story or situation

b)

A contest in which two teams pull at opposite ends of a rope until one drags the other over a central line

c)

to give up

d)

to begin or start

119.

How does the main character in Book 22: The Great Tug-of-War beat the bully in the tug-of-war contest?

a)

The main character tells his teacher that he was being bullied and the bully gets suspended from school

b)

The main character and his best friend gets him in trouble with a teacher so he can't participate in the tug-of-war

c)

The main character pretends he's sick so his mom will come and pick him up from school early

d)

The main character ties the end of the rope around a tree and cuts the rope halfway through

120.

Why is the book The Great Tug-of-War considered to be a FICTIONAL story?

a)

A story created from the author's imagination, though it may be based on a true story or situation

b)

A story based on facts and things that really happened to

c)

A story that is written like a comic book

d)

A story told about someone or something's life

121.

Who is the main character in BOTH book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble AND Book 22: The Great Tug-of-War?

a)

Mouse

b)

Nick

c)

Fergus

d)

Ms. Mallow

122.

How much time passed during the book 22: The Great Tug-of-War?

a)

One month

b)

Two weeks

c)

One day

d)

One school year

123.

How much time passed during the book 21: Double Double Trouble Trouble?

a)

One month

b)

Two weeks

c)

One day

d)

One school year

124.

On page 7 of Making Art for Fish, the author writes " 'Our coral reefs are facing some GRAVE threats,' he explained. People are damaging them, often by mistake." Which definition of the word GRAVE is being used in the sentence?

a)

a place of burial for a dead body

b)

a place where a broken or discarded object lies

c)

giving cause for alarm; serious

d)

serious or solemn in manner or appearance; somber

125.

On page 6 of the book Making Art for Fish, the author writes "Jason has created dozens of underwater sculptures in the past few years. He places them in SHALLOW, warm ocean water, just like real coral reefs." Which definition of the word SHALLOW is being used in the sentence?

a)

of little depth

b)

not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought

c)

having little extension inward or backward

d)

displacing comparatively little air