WorksheetsFiction Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Who is the main character of Walk Two Moons?
Salamanca Tree Hiddle
Phoebe Winterbottom
Margaret Cadaver
Ben Finney
Which line from the story best represents the main conflict?
This was Phoebe’s power. In her world, no one was ordinary.
My grandparents can get into trouble as easily as a fly can land on a watermelon.
When my mother left for Lewiston, Idaho, that April, my first thoughts were, “How could she do that? How could she leave me?”
Somehow it was easier to deal with Margaret if there werereasons not to like her, and I definitely did not want to like her.
Which line from the story best represents Sal's internal conflict?
During the week before we left, the sound of the wind was hurry, hurry, hurry, and at night even the silent darkness whispered rush, rush, rush.
I did not really expect to survive the trip.
I prayed for the first thirty minutes solid
Sometimes I am as ornery and stubborn as an old donkey
How does the setting of Euclid, Ohio most affect the plot?
Euclid, Ohio is a constant reminder that Sal is not "home" where she wants to be.
Euclid, Ohio is where Margaret Cadaver lives.
Euclid, Ohio is where Phoebe lives.
Euclid, Ohio is where Sal lives, temporarily.
What is the best summary of the chapter titled, Souls?
Mr. Birkway comes in very excited one morning and has his students draw their souls in fifteen seconds. Everyone has to think very hard about what to draw. Everyone in the class is surprised by how similar the drawings are.
Ben and Sal have a contest to see who can best draw their soul in fifteen seconds. They are surprised by how similar the drawings are- they have made the same drawing, a circle with a maple leaf inside.
Birkway asks Ben and Sal to draw their souls in fifteen seconds. Sal and Ben think it's funny that they have made the same drawing, a circle with a maple leaf inside.
Birkway has his students draw their souls in fifteen seconds. The class is surprised by how similar the drawings are; each has a central, basic shape with a design in the middle. Sal and Ben discover that they have made the same drawing, a circle with a maple leaf inside.
Which word best describes Sal's feeling toward Margaret?
bitter
jealous
encouraged
content
Which word best represents Sal's internal conflict throughout the novel?
denial
jealousy
begging
irritation
How does Sal seeing her mother's grave impact the resolution of the story?
Sal hoped her mother's death was a lie so she could bring her home on her birthday.
Sal finally acknowledges her mother's death and accepts the reality she won't come back home.
Sal didn't realize her mother had died in the bus wreck so the grave was an unexpected turn of events.
Sal hoped she could reach her mother before she was buried, so she could bring her home.
According to Sal, what did she and Phoebe really mean when they said their mothers wouldn't leave their favorite chicken or sweater?
The girls are both mad that their mothers left without taking care of the most important things in their lives.
The girls are noting that their mothers are not as irresponsible as they seem.
The girls are referring to the fact that their mother wouldn't just leave.... that she wouldn't abandon them.
The girls are confused as to why their mothers would leave without taking what they needed.
At the end of the story, why does Sal say she is jealous of Phoebe?
Sal is jealous that Phoebe gets to stay in Euclid with Ben, and she does not.
Sal is jealous that Phoebe gets to live in Euclid, and she had to move back to Bybanks.
Sal is jealous that Phoebe has siblings, and she does not.
Sal is jealous that Phoebe's mother came back, and hers did not.
Which line from the story best represents the turning point?
But for now, Gramps has his beagle, and I have a chicken and a singing tree, and that’s the way it is.
On the tombstone, beneath her name and the dates of her birth and death, was an engraving of a mapletree, and it was only then, when I saw the stone and her name—Chanhassen “Sugar” Pickford Hiddle—and the engraving of the tree, that I knew, by myself and for myself, that she was not coming back.
Beneath that he had written, “I am sorry to say that our gooseberry died at three o’clock this morning.”
Mrs. Winterbottom said, “Mike is my son.”
How is Margaret offering comfort to Sal's father?
Margaret is the cousin Sugar was traveling to see in Lewiston, Idaho.
Margaret is the only surviving memory he has after the unexpected loss of his wife.
Margaret has agreed to be his wife, and Sal's new stepmother, so he is very grateful.
Margaret found John a job after he lost his beloved wife and farm.
Why does Sal resent Margaret?
Sal does not like living in Euclid, and wants to go back to her farm in Bybanks.
Sal does not like how Margaret treats her and her father.
Sal fears for her father's safety, as she has proven to be a dangerous person.
Sal fears Margaret is taking her mother's place in her father's life.
How did helping Phoebe through her conflict, end up helping Sal with her own feelings?
Sal helps Phoebe navigate unexpected challenges, which in turn, helps her deal with her own.
Sal realizes life is too short to be angry, and Phoebe helps her accept Margaret.
Phoebe helps Sal see that she needs to bring down her emotional walls and accept her new life in Euclid.
Since Sal helped Phoebe find her missing mother, she's hopeful Phoebe will help her in return.
How was Sal's road trip with her grandparents vital to discovering her identity?
The road trip forces Sal to deal with her feelings on her own
The road trip allows Sal time to process the recent events of her life and eventually come to terms with her mother's death.
The road trip allows Sal to spend time with her sick Gram before she passed away.
The road trip gives Gram and Gramps quality time with their favorite Chickabiddy.
How does the story being told in 1st person point of view impact the plot?
The reader knows how Sal's mom felt when she left for Lewiston.
The reader is better able to see how Sal and Phoebe feel about Margaret.
The reader is able to see each of the characters' perspectives.
The reader is able to dive deeply into Sal's thoughts and feelings as she tells her story.
Based on this paragraph, what can we infer about Gram and Gramps? "One day I realized that our whole trip out to Lewiston had been a gift from Gram and Gramps to me. They were giving me a chance to walk in my mother’s moccasins—to see what she had seen and feel what she might have felt on her last trip."
Gram and Gramps understood that Sal needed her own journey to deal with her grief.
Gram and Gramps know that they cannot be trusted to travel long distances alone.
Gram and Gramps feared they wouldn't get many more opportunities to be with Sal.
Gram and Gramps enjoy traveling and wanted to take Sal to experience the country with them.
How did conflict force Sal to change throughout the story?
Sal changed from a young, needy girl to a fearless, independent woman.
Sal grew more comfortable with physical affection after her time with Ben.
Sal was forced to find independence and courage without her mother's influence.
Sal became more fearful throughout her time in Euclid, after meeting Margaret and other creepy people.
Which sentence from the story represents one of Sal's external conflicts?
I believed that if there was any chance to bring my mother back home it would happen on her birthday.
Also—although this wasn’t as important—Dad did not trust Gram and Gramps to behave themselves along the way unless they had me with them.
The reason that Phoebe’s story reminds me of that plaster wall and the hidden fireplace is that beneath Phoebe’s story was another one. Mine.
Just over a year ago, my father plucked me up like a weed and took me and all our belongings ...and we drove three hundred miles straight north and stopped in front of a house in Euclid, Ohio
Which of the following rising action events pushed this conflict toward a resolution?
Sal drives herself to Lewiston Hill to the site of the wreck.
Sal and Phoebe see Ben at Chanting Falls.
Mrs. Partridge leaves mysterious notes on the Winterbottoms' porch.
Margaret Cadaver and Mr. Birkway are twins.
In what way does Sal's story about Phoebe's mother help develop the main plot?
Phoebe's mother comes back home, though Sal's mother does not.
Sal is able to see things in Phoebe that she can relate to herself, giving her new perspectives.
Sal does not approve of how the Winterbottoms treat one another.
Phoebe's mother is tired of being taken advantage of and wants a new life, just like Sal's mom.
What final event represents the turning point, leading to the resolution or conclusion of the story?
Sal takes Gramps' keys and almost ends up in jail when the sheriff realizes her age.
Sal sees her mother's grave, helping Sal accept this reality.
Gram passes away after complications from a snake bite.
Gramps, Sal, and Dad move back to Bybanks.
How did the main conflict resolve?
After seeing her mother's grave, Sal is more angry than ever and is not sure she can move on without her.
Sal's Dad and Margaret get married and they all return to Bybanks to start a new life.
After seeing her mother's grave, Sal finally accepts her mother will not come home and resolves to move forward.
Sal does not believe her mother has died and remains hopeful she'll find her one day.
How does the author use a literary element or technique to describe Gram and Gramps in this line: "My grandparents Hiddle were my father’s parents, full up to the tops of their heads with goodness and sweetness, and mixed in with all that goodness and sweetness was a large dash of peculiarity."
The author uses comparison to help the reader see how irresponsible Sal's grandparents are.
The author compares Sal's grandparents to salt and pepper shakers.
The author exaggerates how much trouble her grandparents get into.
The author uses a metaphor to highlight her grandparents complex personalities
What is the significance of the many farm-related comparisons Sal makes throughout the story.
"After the moving van arrived and two men crammed our Bybanks furniture into our bird-house, my father and I inched into the living room, crawling over sofas and chairs and tables and boxes, boxes, boxes. “Mm,” my father said. “It looks as if we tried to squeeze all the animals into the chicken coop.”
Sal misses the comfort of the farm, which is never far from her mind.
Sal is embarrassed to live in such a small house after coming from a big farm.
Sal does not understand why her dad chose Euclid, of all places.
Sal hopes they will find a farm to live on in Euclid, instead of a city house.
What does the following personification emphasize?
”He touched my arm. I have to admit, my instinct was to flinch but I caught myself. I pretended not to notice that his hand was resting there on my arm. That creature tickling my spine was back."
Sal isn't sure why Ben keeps tickling her back and it's becoming uncomfortable.
Sal is beginning to have feelings for Ben, which is an unfamiliar sensation to her.
Sal is concerned that Ben put a creature in the back of her shirt.
Sal does not like how Ben makes her feel, and says it's beginning to creep her out.
What does the author achieve by using exaggeration in this sentence?
"Gramps had said, “We’ll see the whole ding-dong country!' "
The author shows Sal's need to get to Idaho quickly.
The author illustrates all of the countries visited by Gramps.
The author conveys Gramps desire to have a very long vacation.
The author emphasizes that Gramps intends to travel to many locations.
How does the author use this literary element to achieve a purpose?
"Phoebe Winterbottom came to mind. There was certainly a hog's belly full of things to tell about her."
The author uses personification to give life to a farm animal.
The author uses imagery to describe the details of a conversation Sal had with Phoebe.
The author uses a simile to compare Sal's appetite to a farm animal.
The author uses a metaphor to illustrate the many stories Sal can recall about Phoebe.
Read this excerpt from the story, "During the week before we left, the sound of the wind was hurry, hurry, hurry, and at night even the silent darkness whispered rush, rush, rush. I did not think we would ever leave, and yet I did not want to leave."
What literary element does the author use to portray Sal's urgency to get to Lewiston?
personification
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
What is significant about this description: "I, Salamanca Tree Hiddle, was afraid of lots and lots of things. For example, I was terrified of car accidents, death, cancer, brain tumors, nuclear war, pregnant women, loud noises, strict teachers, elevators, and scads of other things. But I was not afraid of spiders, snakes, and wasps. Phoebe, and nearly everyone else in my new class, did not have much fondness for these creatures."
The description details the main reason why Sal is so brave.
The description illustrates Sal's deep affection for nature.
The description shows Sal's fear of scary creatures.
The description tells the reader all of the things Sal is afraid of.
What tone is conveyed in this description of Sal's grandparents? "Grandmother and Grandfather Pickford stand straight up, as if sturdy, steel poles ran down their backs. They wear starched, ironed clothing, and when they are shocked or surprised (which is often), they say, “Really? Is that so?” and their eyes open wide and their mouths turn down at the corners."
comforting
insincere
uptight
fearful
In which sentence does the author's use of language best convey a comforting mood?
As we swept on across South Dakota toward the Badlands, the whispers no longer said, hurry, hurry or rush, rush. They now said, slow down, slow down. I could not figure this out. It seemed some sort of warning, but I did not have too much time to think about it, as I was busy telling about Phoebe.
Another girl, Beth Ann, looked as if she might cry. Phoebe was sending me messages with her eyebrows that indicated that she was not too pleased either. I think they were all hoping that Mr. Birkway was not actually going to read these journals.
Pipestone was a small town. Everywhere we went, people were talking to each other: standing there talking, or sitting on a bench talking, or walking along the street talking. When we passed by, they looked up at us, right into our faces and said “Hi” or “Howdy,” and although it sounds corny to say it, we felt right at home there. It was so like Bybanks, where everyone you see stops to say something because they know you and have known you their whole lives.
Gramps said, “See that knothole? Watch what this here chickabiddy can do to a knothole.” Gramps winked at me. The veins in his neck were standing out. You could practically see the blood rushing through them
What is the most likely reason the author included the chapter, "Souls" ?
The author wanted to describe the reason why Mr. Birkway is unpopular.
The author wanted to convey the disconnect between the teacher and students.
The author wanted to illustrate the growing connection between characters.
The author wanted to tell the story of how Gram and Gramps fell in love.
What is significant about Sal seeing her mother's grave?
This event represents the turning point of Sal's internal conflict.
This moment illustrates the resolution of Sal's story.
This moment represents the beginning of Sal's inner conflict.
This moment shows Sal's continued denial about her mother's death.
What does the author achieve by using exaggeration in this sentence?
"[My father] —I mean he likes plain and simple things. His favorite clothes are the flannel shirts and blue jeans that he has had for twenty years. It nearly killed him to buy white shirts and a suit for his new job in Euclid."
The sentence emphasizes Sal's point, that Dad is most comfortable in simple clothing.
This sentence conveys Sal's disgust for dressy clothing.
This sentence implies John hates his new job.
This sentence highlights the uniform required by Sal's new job.
Which of these events is most important to the rising action of the story? (pushes the story toward a resolution of the conflict)
Margaret and Mr. Birkway dig up a rhododendron bush.
Sal takes Gramps' truck and drives to Lewiston Hill.
Phoebe and Sal have dinner at the Finneys house.
Ben visits his own mother at the mental health hospital.
The word, "malinger" means to pretend to be unwell to avoid a task. Which sentence below shows a character "malingering" ?
By the time Mr. Birkway got to me, my heart was clobbering around so hard I thought it might leap straight out of my chest. “Deprived child,” he said. “You didn’t have a chance to write a journal.” “I’m new—”
“In the back of my closet,” I said, “under the floorboards. I put something there, and I’ve got to have it.” “Don’t be a goose. Come and see Margaret.”
Her father placed his hand on her forehead, looked deep into her eyes and said, “I’m afraid you have to go to school.” “I’m sick. Honest,” she said. “It might be cancer.” “Phoebe, I know you’re worried, but there’s nothing we can do but wait. We have to go on with things.
Ready? Draw your soul. Go.” We all wasted five seconds staring blankly back at him. When we saw that he was serious and was watching the clock, our pencils hit the paper. I wasn’t thinking. There wasn’t time to think.
Mr. Birkway can best be described as-
devastated
enthusiastic
strict
forgetful
What are the likely reasons the author used a 1st person point of view?
3rd person point of view shows Sal's perspective of Phoebe's story.
1st person point of view shows the author's perspective of Sal's story.
1st person point of view shows the thoughts and feelings of all main characters in the story.
1st person point of view details Sal's inner thoughts and emotions throughout her story.
In what way does Sal's relationship with Phoebe help develop the story's plot?
Sal's relationship with Phoebe makes her jealous of her life.
Phoebe's conflict impacts Sal in a negative way.
Sal's experiences with Phoebe help Sal to realize and accept certain things about her own life.
Sal's experience with Phoebe and the lunatic, further exaggerated her core fears.
Based on the last chapter of Walk Two Moons, what can the reader infer about Sal?
The reader infers that Sal is still completely lost without her mother.
The reader understands that Sal grew to be more independent.
The reader can infer that Sal will always believe her mom will return.
The reader understands that Sal wishes she could stay in Euclid with her new friends.
How does the author use a literary element or technique to support the purpose of their text?
The author uses personification, "the wind whispered hurry, hurry..." to describe Sal's desperate need to get to her mother.
The author uses a simile, "I'm stubborn as an old donkey," to compare herself to farm animals to show her affection for Bybanks.
The author uses hyperbole, "we'll see the whole ding-dong country" to exaggerate the amount of time she is forced to travel with her dad.
The author uses imagery, "nothing more than a caboodle of tiny bird houses all in a row..." to describe how many birds are in Euclid, Ohio.
