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Week 9 Quiz (G8)

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Lucia snatched up the dirty clothes that were strewn across the floor and haphazardly tossed them into the laundry basket her mother had placed outside the door. Then, she organized her desk, cramming markers, glue sticks, and other tools of the learning trade wherever they would fit inside the drawers. She jammed trash into the wastebasket until not one more piece could fit and pulled the bag out to take downstairs. Finally, she made her bed and summoned for her mother to come do her white-glove inspection.


Read this sentence from the story.

Finally, she made her bed and summoned for her mother to come do her white-glove inspection.

Based on this sentence, the reader can conclude that Lucia’s mother —

a)

is concerned about the bed being made correctly

b)

wears gloves to protect her hands while she cleans

c)

has high standards for cleanliness

d)

insists that Lucia make her bed every day

2.

Jose desperately wanted to finish his homework before he arrived home. His gaming system had patiently waited the entire day for his return. He couldn’t disappoint it. Just thinking about the fun they would have together was distracting enough, but the noise generated by the other kids talking and laughing around him made it nearly impossible to concentrate. With the decibel level of the engine and the squeaking of the brakes at every stop added in, there was no way he could finish his homework here. Jose conceded that he would indeed have to let his faithful companion down.


Jose’s thoughts in this paragraph help the reader understand that he —

a)

does not get along well with other children

b)

is a responsible boy who is committed to his priorities

c)

cares less about his studies than he does playing video games

d)

is easily irritated when things do not go as he has planned

3.

Cami was just beginning to understand why her best friend, Julia, loved riding horses so much. When Julia had first asked her to join her for a Saturday ride through the canyon, Cami was hesitant. She had never been on a horse before, and they were such large, powerful creatures. An hour into the ride, she was having a blast. Smokey, the painted stallion she was riding, was so passive and minded her every command with ease. That was until without warning he reared up on its hind legs, pawed at the air and neighed loudly. Cami tightened her legs around Smokey’s body and pulled back firmly on the reins.


Why was Cami most likely hesitant to go horseback riding with her friend?

a)

She was worried that she would laugh at her lack of equestrian skills.

b)

She already had plans for Saturday afternoon.

c)

She did not want to look foolish next to Julia who was an experienced rider.

d)

She feared that the horses might harm her.

4.

As his mother laid on the horn from outside, Tom ran down the stairs, grabbed his backpack from the kitchen, and quickly snatched a Pop Tart from the open box on the counter. As he hurried out the front door, he reminded himself that he would be 16 in just one month. Then, he would never have to depend on anyone else for a ride to school.


The author most likely included Tom’s thoughts to show that —

a)

his mother insists that he be to school before the tardy bell

b)

he knows that it is important to be on time

c)

his mother is an impatient person

d)

he is frustrated with his situation

5.

Breathing heavily, Lulu plopped down on the front porch step. She wiped the sweat from her face and drained the entire bottle of water in one gulp.


Lulu’s actions in the sentence help the reader understand that —

a)

she lives in Houston

b)

it is a hot and muggy day

c)

she just arrived home from school

d)

a dog was chasing her

6.

As she stood in the line with her mother, Sanjy heard the people around her talking. They were claiming that this was the most important election in the past 50 years. She didn’t quite understand why, but she knew it must be true. Her mother had brought her along to “witness history in the making” and had said they would wait in the line all night long if they had to. She had even brought a bag of snacks and a blanket, just in case Sanjy got hungry and tired. The little girl stretched her neck from side to side to look at the line in front of and behind them. The line of voters seemed to be growing by the second, and no one appeared to mind the long wait. It looked like they really would be spending the night with strangers.


Read this sentence from the story.

Her mother had brought her along to “witness history in the making” and had said they would wait in the line all night long if they had to.

What can the reader infer about Lucia’s mother based on this sentence?

a)

She thinks that history is he most important subject in school.

b)

She believes that it is important to expose Sanjy to life-changing events.

c)

She is a stubborn woman.

d)

She doesn’t like being alone in a crowd.

7.

Jose desperately wanted to finish his homework before he arrived home. His gaming system had patiently waited the entire day for his return. He couldn’t disappoint it. Just thinking about the fun they would have together was distracting enough, but the noise generated by the other kids talking and laughing around him made it nearly impossible to concentrate. With the decibel level of the engine and the squeaking of the brakes at every stop added in, there was no way he could finish his homework here. Jose conceded that he would indeed have to let his faithful companion down.


Based on Jose’s description of his surroundings, the reader can conclude that he is —

a)

in office hours with his homeroom teacher

b)

traveling home from a trip with parents

c)

in the cafeteria at school

d)

riding home on a school bus

8.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
9.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
10.
We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.
a)
anxious
b)
upset
c)
happy
d)
fearful
11.
Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
12.

A prefix is added to the ____________ of the word.

a)

begining

b)

end

13.

the prefix dis- means:

a)

with

b)

again

c)

not

d)

without

14.

If a child does not behave well, he-

a)

behavful

b)

misbehaves

c)

behavless

d)

rebehaves

15.

The prefix sub- means...

a)

not

b)

into

c)

over

d)

under

e)

across

16.

Re- means...(choose two)

a)

back

b)

after

c)

again

d)

before

e)

under

17.

Think of Mistake, Misunderstand, Misspell. What does mis- mean?

a)

across

b)

wrong

c)

not

d)

together

18.

What is the central idea of the information under the subheading "Traveling Light"?

a)

Immigrants take as many of their personal belongings as possible when coming to the U.S.

b)

Many immigrants leave any belongings they may have behind.

c)

Modern immigrants bring many more items from their birth country compared to immigrants of the past.

d)

All of the above.

19.

In "Precious Possessions" the author explains that the most common items immigrants bring to the U.S. are

a)

religious.

b)

reminders of their homeland.

c)

useful items.

d)

all of the above.

20.

Which detail from the subheading "Sentimental Journeys" best explains why immigrants bring remembrances of the past?

a)

"And of course, young children (and some not so young) can be counted on to bring a favorite teddy bear."

b)

"Parents' or grandparents' wedding ring are seldom neglected."

c)

"Things that have been in the family for a long time help new arrivals feel more at home or less alone."

d)

"Remembrances of old lives take up immigrant suitcase space, too."

21.

Choose 3 words from this week's vocabulary lesson and write their meanings. (You will be judged on both spelling and definition)

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