WorksheetsThe Sound of Summer Running
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
How can the reader tell that Mr. Sanderson is extremely impressed by Douglas? Select TWO correct answers.
Mr. Sanderson agrees to try on the sneakers.
Mr. Sanderson knows exactly what Douglas wants.
Mr. Sanderson stands in amazement.
Mr. Sanderson offers Douglas a job.
Who is the main character in the story?
Mr. Sanderson
Father
Douglas
the old man
What is the main conflict in the story?
Douglas needs a job.
Douglas does not have money to purchase a new pair of shoes.
Mr. Sanderson only accepts dollar bills.
Douglas has too many shoes.
What is the main message of the story?
Intelligence and hard work have great benefits.
Strangers are more giving than family.
It's better to have more than not enough.
It's good to be honest when sharing our feelings.
What point of view is this story told in?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
4th person
Select TWO correct answers. The antagonist---
is the person or force that makes things difficult for the protagonist
is Mr. Sanderson because he will not let Douglas pay for the shoes
is the usually the main character
is Dad because he gets in the way of Douglas's mission to purchase a new pair of shoes
What can the reader conclude about Douglas based on his actions in paragraphs 43-45?
Douglas wants to be a shoe salesman when he gets older.
Douglas is a super hyperactive kid who loves to help others in need.
Douglas is an intelligent risk-taker who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.
Douglas is used to getting what he wants at no cost.
What can the reader infer about Douglas based on his looks in paragraph 47?
Douglas is not used to the summer weather.
Douglas is hot and sweaty.
Douglas is feeling unwell and possibly has a fever.
Douglas is extremely happy and proud to be the owner of a new pair of sneakers.
What does the word detached mean in paragraph 40?
interesting
separated
joined
enlarged
What does the word abandoned mean in paragraph 62?
filthy
desired
deserted
appealing
What does awnings mean in paragraph 1?
A person employed in a shop or bank.
A sheet of canvas used to keep water or sun away.
A hinged barrier at the entrance of a building.
A reaction of astonishment.
What does ditch mean in paragraph 20?
to be truant from school
to end a relationship with someone
to leave behind
a narrow channel dug in the ground
