Worksheets"The Circuit" Selection Test Practice
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which sentence best describes "The Circuit" story?
A story about the narrator's experience as a migrant farm worker.
A story about the the narrator's conflicts with his family members.
A story about the narrator's failed attempts to find work.
A story about the narrator's visit to the U.S.
How does Panchito feel about moving?
He thinks living in one place is boring.
He does NOT like always moving place to place.
He LIKES moving from place to place but does not like the work.
He does not care that he moves place to place.
What does Mr. Lema ask Panchito to do that makes him feel dizzy?
He asks him to read an English book.
He tells Panchito to introduce himself to the class.
He suggests that Panchito is not in the right classroom.
He gives Panchito a test that he knows nothing about.
How do Panchito and Roberto react when the school bus arrives while they are working?
The look at the bus wistfully.
They get on the bus.
They shout and make faces at the bus.
They run and hide from the bus.
In the story, what is one constant thing in Panchito's life?
his teacher
his house
his school
his family
Which word or phrase is closest to meaning INSTINCTIVELY?
without thinking
full of happiness
with peace
sadly
Which sentence best shows the meaning of ENTHUSIASTICALLY?
Lori greeted her mother's visitors with a timid smile.
Mike didn't hesitate to volunteer for the basketball team.
Nikki offered us the first taste of her fresh-baked muffins.
Orlando puzzled over the algebra problem but finally solved it.
If a new student HESITANTLY approaches you in the hallway, what is he doing?
He sticks out his hand boldly.
He slowly and shyly moves towards you
He eagerly offers to share his stuff
He thoughtlessly pushes right past you in the hallway
What is most likely true about Papa, based on the story from "The Circuit"?
Papa is proceeds carefully when it comes to important matters
Papa pretends to know more things than he really does
Papa trust others more than he should
Papa loves different types of cars
Which sentences helps us understand that Panchito likes to learn?
Suddenly I felt even more the weight of hours, days, weeks, and months of work.
We do not want to get into trouble for not attending school.
When I was in the restroom I opened my English book to page 125.
I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words.
What describes the type of work Panchito does in the fields?
Easy work
Scary work
Interesting work
Challenging work
Which excerpt best supports that Panchito does challenging work on the fields?
When the sun had tired and sunk behind the mountains, Ito signaled us that it was time to go home.
Early next morning Mr. Sullivan showed us where his crop was, and after breakfast, Papa, Roberto, and I headed for the vineyard to pick.
Instinctively, Roberto and I ran and hid in the vineyards. We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school.
My body ached all over. I felt little control over my arms and legs. This feeling went on every morning for days until my muscles finally go used to the work.
Which word best describes how Mr. Lema acts towards Panchito?
resentful
impatient
perplexed
kindhearted
Which excerpt bests supports Mr. Lema being kindhearted towards Panchito?
Mr. Lema, the sixth grade teacher, greeted me and assigned me a desk.
"The first thing we had to do this morning is finish reading the story we began yesterday," he said enthusiastically.
He walked up to me, handed me an English book, and asked me to read.
He must have read my face because before I could answer, he added: "I'll teach you how to play it during our lunch hours."
What theme is implied at the end of "The Circuit" when Panchito discovers the packed boxes?
few things in life are lasting
always expect the best outcome
good things come to those who wait
helping others is the key to happiness
What is the meaning of the suffix -ly in sincerely?
in the manner of
in the direction of
lacking the fullness of
being fully capable of
Loyal means "faithful to something or someone"- with this information and your knowledge of the suffix -ly, select the correct definition of loyally.
lacking faithfulness
a state of being faithful
the ability to be faithful
in a manner that is faithful
