WorksheetsThree Sides Comprehension Questions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Read this sentence from the story:
He is a sweet man with a honey tongue and
he is a teller of tales.
Why does the author include this description of Bompie?
To show that Sophie knows only what she has been told about her grandfather
To explain why Sophie’s grandfather decided to move away
To convey why Sophie is eager to see her grandfather
To explain that Sophie does not trust what her grandfather says
In paragraph 9, the second reason that Sophie is allowed to go on the trip shows that her mother —
envies Sophie’s opportunity
is not really worried
has been on similar trips before
wants Sophie to spend time with her uncles
The description of the three sides of Sophie’s personality helps the reader understand her —
determination to go on the trip
mother’s reasons for allowing her to go on the trip
frustration with her parents’ reaction to the trip
difficulty in making a decision about the trip
In paragraph 9, the word extensive, which is based on a Latin root, means —
providing a feeling of comfort
hindering the ability to judge
causing an unplanned response
containing many elements
The qualities Brian is described as having in paragraph 6 are most closely related to those associated with the —
logical side of Sophie’s mother
dreamy side of Sophie’s father
hardheaded side of Sophie
good side of Uncle Dock
How does Uncle Dock respond to his sister when she expresses concern about Sophie’s safety?
He reminds her that they are going to see Bompie.
He tells her that they need Sophie to help on the boat.
He encourages her to join them on the trip.
He provides her with a list of the equipment on the boat.
Why is Sophie’s father most likely in favor of her going on the trip?
He hopes she will become more independent
He also longs for adventure
He wants her to become more like her cousins
He wants her to persuade Bompie to visit
Read this sentence from the story.
There are two other reasons my mother has not
tied me to my bed and refused to let me go.
The author uses figurative language in this sentence in order to —
emphasize how unfair Sophie’s mother tends to be
show how much Sophie will be missed by her mother
establish how important safety is to Sophie’s mother
exaggerate how protective Sophie’s mother is of her
Why do Sophie’s uncles agree to let her go on the trip?
Sophie promises that her cousins will not influence her.
Sophie promises to help them on the sailboat.
Sophie shows that she is not bothered by inconveniences.
Sophie impresses them with her knowledge of sailing
In paragraphs 2 and 3, how does the author show that Sophie’s parents also have
complicated personalities?
By describing their relationship with Sophie’s uncles
By presenting contrasting descriptions of the two characters
By revealing the things that Sophie likes most about them
By showing their similar reactions to the trip
