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WorksheetsMy Father, Sun Sun Johnson Chapters 1-4
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 37mins
Who is the author of My Father, Sun-Sun Johnson?
C. Evan Palmer
C. Everard Palmer
E. Charles Palmer
None of the above
____ is the narrator of the story.
Rami
Debbie
Merton
Jake
The story begins with Rami and his father living in River Bottom.
True
False
Two types of produce that Sun-Sun grows include _______ and _________.
(a)
In your own words, explain what Rami means when he says "I was there when the blow fell".
The antagonist of the story is (a) .
One thing that Rami and Merton did not have at their new house in River Bottom was _______.
Love
A roof
Hot food
Running water
Robin Hill and River Bottom are names with symbolic meaning. In at least one paragraph, explain what moving from Robin's Hill to River Bottom means.
The author suggests that Merton's bad luck may not have been all his fault. Describe one instance that was out of his control and contributed to his downfall.
On page 10 of the text, the author uses the word 'tersely'. Based on what is happening, what do you think this word means?
Happy
Rude
Short
None of the above
The author uses direct characterization when describing Merton.
True
False
Compare and contrast the characters of Merton Johnson and Jake HIbbertson. Use examples from the passage to support your answer.
Identify the figure of speech in the following line:
"the quick boom-boom! Boom-boom-boom of the drum"
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
After reading Chapter 4, explain how you think the title 'Growing' relates to what is happening to Merton in the chapter.
Who was described as 'Father Christmas'?
Rami Johnson
Jake Hibbertson
Merton Johnson
None of the above
What figure of speech is "his eyes were laughing"?
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
Rami thought that the shadows approaching their new home were _______ and _________.
(a)
The word limpid is closest in meaning to ______.
glassy
opaque
limp
wet
What does Mrs. Hilcher bring for Rami and Sun-Sun?
Red velvet cake
Cornbread
Corn-pone
Chicken dinner
From Chapter 3, quote the line which suggests that the Hilcher's and Johnsons may be the only people living in their neighborhood (a) .
How does Merton try to change in chapter 4?
Steal from others
Make people pay for their goods
Dig up all his crop and throw it away
He doesn't try at all
Persons in the village would haggle with Jake but buy from Merton.
True
False
Along with vegetables they grew, Merton and Rami loaded up (a) to sell at the market.
What song did Merton play at dinner with the Hilchers?
Yellow Bird
Slide Mongoose
Danny Boy
Sentimental Journey
What does Mrs. Hilcher usually buy at the market?
Fish
Corn
Chicken
Goat
