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Journeys - The School Story

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word literary mean in the sentence below?


Reese won the literary prize for the poem she entered in the school's talent competition.

a)

well-read

b)

highly-skilled

c)

dealing with writing

d)

dealing with games

2.

What does the word wry mean in the sentence below?


After losing the chess game, Erin gave her brother a wry smile.

a)

honest and sincere

b)

hopeful and joyful

c)

serious but triumphant

d)

amused but slightly bitter

3.

What does the word manuscript mean in the sentence below?


The ancient manuscript describes life during the Roman Empire.

a)

artistic design

b)

audio recording

c)

written material

d)

scientific study

4.

What does the word revisions mean in the sentence below?


The proofreader made revisions to the article before sending the magazine to the printer.

a)

changes

b)

enlargements

c)

reductions

d)

translations

5.

What does the word editorial mean in the sentence below?


One of Don's editorial duties at the newspaper is to check the articles for errors.

a)

relating to correcting for publication

b)

relating to earning money

c)

relating to taking pictures

d)

relating to directing

6.

What does the word nondairy mean in the sentence below?


Soy milk and rice milk are nondairy drinks.

a)

containing soy

b)

containing milk

c)

containing no dairy products

d)

containing no liquid products

7.

What does the word interact mean in the sentence below?


The biologist is studying how the monkeys interact.

a)

differ from each other

b)

learn new things

c)

make decisions

d)

behave with each other

8.

What does the word disobey mean in the sentence below?


The teacher does not like it when his students disobey classroom rules.

a)

discuss

b)

change

c)

not follow

d)

not understand

9.

What does the word disclose mean in the sentence below?


Steve made Eliza promise not to disclose his secret.

a)

dispute

b)

close up

c)

cover up

d)

make known

10.

What does the word exclude mean in the sentence below?


When averaging the test scores, the teacher will exclude scores for the first quiz of the semester.

a)

take in

b)

keep out

c)

set above

d)

place beside

11.
Which word best describes the relationship between Hannah and Natalie?
a)
close
b)
dishonest
c)
indifferent
d)
tense
12.
Letha Springfield can best be described as 
a)
demanding
b)
disorganized
c)
fun-loving
d)
generous
13.

What does the sentence below tell the reader about Letha's relationship with Hannah?


"Listen - buzz me the second you're sure all those revisions check out, okay?"

a)

Letha does not treat Hannah fairly.

b)

Letha speaks to Hannah in a casual way.

c)

Letha is not comfortable around Hannah.

d)

Letha has only known Hannah for a short time.

14.

Which word best describes how Zoe feels about Natalie?

a)

disappointed

b)

suspicious

c)

resentful

d)

supportive

15.

What does the sentence below tell the reader about Zoe's character?


"If I don't hear from her in three days, then I'm going to turn the heat up - way up!"

a)

Zoe is impatient and bold.

b)

Zoe is thoughtful and wise.

c)

Zoe is nervous and hesitant.

d)

Zoe is lazy and unconcerned.

16.

The midnight telephone conversation between Natalie and Zoe reveals that ...

a)

Zoe is reluctant to go through with the plan.

b)

Natalie is determined to be a published writer.

c)

Natalie feels she is being unfair to other writers.

d)

Zoe is annoyed that Natalie won't let her call Hannah.

17.

How does Natalie most likely feel at the end of the story?

a)

relieved that her mother says she loves the book

b)

disappointed that her mother says the book needs some work

c)

surprised that her mother does not guess that she is the author

d)

sad that her mother does not know she wrote the book for her and Dad

18.

What is the main conflict that Natalie has in the story?

a)

She has an argument with Zoe.

b)

She feels guilty about tricking her mother.

c)

She is jealous of her mother's successful career.

d)

She does not get to spend enough time with her mother.

19.

The reader can conclude that Hannah ...

a)

suspects that Natalie is Cassandra Day.

b)

wants to be an author instead of an editor.

c)

is thinking of leaving her job at Shipley Junior Books.

d)

is excited because she has found the next best-selling book.

20.

The reader can conclude that Natalie will probably ...

a)

tell Hannah the truth later.

b)

throw out the manuscript.

c)

fire Zee Zee and hire a new agent.

d)

change her name to Cassandra Day.