WorksheetsPaired Passage Quiz: A Winning Day & Yo-Yo Ma
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
From the passage 'A Winning Day'
Paragraph 17 is important to the plot because it is when Keysha -
learns that her mother understands the value of the photograph
realizes that her favorite player has to go to the locker room
feels content after meeting her favorite player
notices the crying young boy and his father
From the passage 'A Winning Day'
Which words from paragraph 10 help the reader understand the meaning of immense?
speaking loudly
talking to one another
towered above me
in real life
From the passage 'A Winning Day'
Why does the author italicize the word "the" in the last sentence of paragraph 5?
To emphasize that Dwight Edwards is a well-known player
To show that the announcer is a friend of Dwight Edwards
To emphasize the skills that make Dwight Edwards a great player
To suggest that no other players are names Dwight Edwards
Read this sentence from paragraph 24 in from the passage 'A Winning Day'
"His tear-streaked face peeked out at me from under his father's arms."
The author uses sensory language in this sentence to illustrate -
the boys's love for his father
how young and disappointed the boy is
how Keysha's offer makes the boy feel
why the boy did not get Dwight Edward's autograph
What is the theme of both selections?
making wise decisions and a person's interest can change over time
being generous and music can have a strong impact on people
becoming popular and achieving childhood dreams require a plan
developing strong friendships and listening to music can be a relaxing activity
What do the characters in 'A Winning Day' and 'Yo-Yo Ma' have in common?
They both love music
They both are boys
They are the youngest in their family
They are both selfless people
From the passage 'Yo-Yo Ma Connecting the World Through Music'
In paragraph 6, the word agile describes movement that is -
made with much effort
new and uncertain
learned over time
quick and natural
From the passage 'Yo-Yo Ma Connecting the World Through Music'
Ma names his program the "Silk Road Project" most likely because he -
believes music has the power to bring different people together
wishes he had more opportunities to visit his homeland
is interested in trading instruments with people in other countries
travels many miles between concert events
Read these sentences from paragraph 2 in from the passage 'Yo-Yo Ma Connecting the World Through Music'
"My last name is Ma," he replies with a smile. "Ma means horse, and Yo means friend. So am I a friendly horse?"
The author included this quotation most likely to highlight Ma's -
popularity
sense of humor
accomplishments
great talent
From the passage 'Yo-Yo Ma Connecting the World Through Music'
Which sentence from the selection best conveys the author's admiration for Ma's accomplishments?
He loved his new life and played cello all the time.
He has also been a guest on children's shows like Sesame Street
Ma has established Silk Road programs in schools around the nation
Ma's many contributions to the arts clearly mark him as a very good musician
From the passage 'Yo-Yo Ma Connecting the World Through Music'
The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader imagine -
what it is like to attend one of Ma's concerts
what Ma's cello and bow look like
how Ma feels when he is performing for an audience
why Ma has played his cello at so many concerts
Summarize the story, "A Winning Day".
