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Quiz on The Seal Who Wanted to Live

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What kind of environment did Focalia the seal live in?

a)

A) A noisy, crowded environment

b)

B) A beautiful, pleasant environment

c)

C) A dangerous, wild environment

d)

D) A cold, unfriendly environment

2.

What did Focalia like to do with her friends?

a)

A) Swim quietly

b)

B) Jump with her friends of different species

c)

C) Hunt for food

d)

D) Sleep on the ice

3.

Why did Focalia often get into trouble?

a)

A) Because she was unfriendly

b)

B) Because she was lazy

c)

C) Because she was always looking for adventure

d)

D) Because she didn't listen to her friends

4.

Who did Focalia get into trouble with?

a)

A) Her friends

b)

B) Her siblings

c)

C) Her mother and father

d)

D) Other animals

5.

Who was the playful seal's friend that liked to play with Focalia the most?

a)

A fish

b)

A shark

c)

Delfino the dolphin

d)

A bird

6.

What did Delfino the dolphin enjoy?

a)

Flying

b)

Adventure

c)

Sleeping

d)

Sunbathing

7.

How was Delfino described as a swimmer?

a)

Slow and steady

b)

Fast and could travel a long way in a short time

c)

Clumsy

d)

Afraid of water

8.

What kind of personality is attributed to Delfino?

a)

Mean

b)

Lazy

c)

Very nice

d)

Shy

9.

Where would Focalia and Delfino's friends gather on very sunny days when the sea was calm?

a)

In the forest

b)

Near a mountain

c)

Off a beach near where they liked to play

d)

In a city park

10.

What did Focalia and Delfino do with their friends on sunny days?

a)

They would read books

b)

They would swim, go off, come back, and jump

c)

They would play video games

d)

They would go hiking

11.

What did Focalia, Delfino, and their friends appreciate the most about their environment?

a)

The busy city life

b)

The beautiful, clean ocean

c)

The tall skyscrapers

d)

The crowded beaches

12.

How was the life of Focalia and Delfino described in the text?

a)

Dangerous and unpredictable

b)

Safe and secure

c)

Lonely and isolated

d)

Busy and stressful

13.

Why did Focalia and Delfino feel the open ocean was more exciting?

a)

They had never been to the ocean before.

b)

They had seen many fish there.

c)

They had always been inside a small area before.

d)

They were not afraid of getting lost.

14.

What made Focalia start to cry?

a)

They couldn't find any fish.

b)

They realized they were lost.

c)

It was getting dark.

d)

Delfino was crying too.

15.

What did Delfino say to comfort Focalia?

4 lines
16.

Why did Focalia and Delfino have trouble sleeping?

a)

They were not tired.

b)

They were afraid and everything was dark.

c)

They were too excited to sleep.

d)

They were at home.

17.

What did Focalia and Delfino do when the morning came and the sun shone?

a)

They went back home immediately.

b)

They went up close to the shore.

c)

They found something to eat.

d)

They continued to sleep.

18.

How did Focalia and Delfino feel about the fine sand?

a)

They disliked it.

b)

They were indifferent to it.

c)

They liked it very much.

d)

They were scared of it.

19.

What was the problem Focalia and Delfino faced at the shore?

a)

They were lost.

b)

They were too hot.

c)

There was nothing to eat.

d)

They were too cold.

20.

Who came to play with the children on the beach?

a)

A seal and a shark

b)

Focalia and Delfino

c)

Two dolphins

d)

A girl and a boy

21.

What were the children amazed to see at the beach?

a)

A ship and a whale

b)

A seal and a dolphin

c)

A fish and a crab

d)

A bird and a turtle

22.

What did Focalia and Delfino do after saying goodbye to the children?

a)

They went to play with other children

b)

They started to swim to get home

c)

They lay on the beach

d)

They went to look for food

23.

What did Focalia and Delfino see in the water as they were swimming home?

a)

A group of fish

b)

A sunken treasure

c)

A large ship

d)

A coral reef

24.

What was happening with the large ship that Focalia and Delfino saw?

a)

It was rescuing animals

b)

It was throwing trash into the sea

c)

It was fishing

d)

It was sinking

25.

What made Focalia and Delfino feel sick?

a)

The clear water

b)

The bad smell from the trash

c)

The sound of the ship

d)

The bright sunlight

26.

What happened to the fish when they tried to swim away from the ship?

a)

They became stronger

b)

They started to fly

c)

They felt weak

d)

They found a new home

27.

Why did the plants die?

a)

Due to the warm temperatures

b)

Because of the pollution

c)

They were eaten by fish

d)

They received too much sunlight

28.

What did the plants suffer from in the deep water?

a)

Excessive heat

b)

Lack of nutrients

c)

Traces of radiation from the sun

d)

Overwatering

29.

What did the destruction they saw make Focalia do?

a)

Laugh

b)

Cry

c)

Shout

d)

Sing

30.

What did Focalia and Delfino decide they needed to protect?

a)

The city

b)

The ocean habitats

c)

The forest

d)

The mountains

31.

Where did Delfino say the sea was clean?

a)

Near the dirty area

b)

At their home

c)

In the mountains

d)

In the city

32.

What did Focalia and Delfino see as they left the dirty area?

a)

Clean water

b)

Dead fish

c)

Boats

d)

Swimmers

33.

Who are making their way home in the story?

a)

The two friends

b)

The health of sea life

c)

The variety of things they had seen

d)

The trash

34.

What could the two friends not wait to do when they got home?

a)

To rest

b)

To see everyone and tell them about the variety of things they had seen

c)

To swim in the sea

d)

To collect trash

35.

What else would the two friends tell about besides the variety of things they had seen?

a)

How to swim faster

b)

How to find food

c)

How trash affects the health of sea life

d)

How to play games

36.

How did the others feel when Focalia and Delfino returned?

a)

They were indifferent

b)

They were joyful

c)

They were angry

d)

They were sad

37.

Why had everyone been very sad?

a)

Because they thought they'd lost Focalia and Delfino forever

b)

Because the sea life was unhealthy

c)

Because there was too much trash

d)

Because they didn't know about the variety of things in the sea

38.

What did Mother Seal and Mother Dolphin do when they saw their children?

a)

They took them to see new places.

b)

They kissed them and scolded them for going too far.

c)

They ignored them.

d)

They asked them to go farther next time.

39.

What advice did Mother Seal give?

a)

Always go far away from home.

b)

You should never play with your friends.

c)

Never go far away from home again. You have the sea and your friends here to play with.

d)

You should explore as much as you can.

40.

How did the character feel after the experience?

a)

Angry and upset.

b)

Scared and alone.

c)

Happy and relieved.

d)

Indifferent and bored.

41.

What did Focalia say about the sea?

a)

It was scary and dark.

b)

It was less beautiful than their home.

c)

It was even more beautiful than the one they had seen before.

d)

It was too far to travel to again.

42.

What did Delfino and Focalia see in the sea?

a)

Sick fish and other organisms

b)

A ship throwing trash into the sea

c)

Fine sand and clearer water

d)

All of the above

43.

What did Delfino describe as a "beautiful and pleasant place"?

a)

The sea with fine sand and clearer water

b)

The ship they saw

c)

The sea with trash

d)

The sea with sick fish

44.

What did Focalia suggest should be banned?

a)

Fishing in the sea

b)

Swimming in the sea

c)

Throwing trash into the sea

d)

Building ships

45.

Why was it sad for Delfino to see the sea?

a)

Because the water was dirty

b)

Because they saw a big, nice ship

c)

Because of the sick fish and other organisms

d)

Because they couldn't swim

46.

How did Focila feel about being home?

a)

Sad and lonely

b)

Happy and content

c)

Angry and frustrated

d)

Indifferent and bored

47.

What did Delfino say about their future actions?

a)

We'll explore even further away.

b)

We'll never go far from this place again.

c)

We'll find a new home.

d)

We'll teach others to swim far away.

48.

What did the two friends advise everyone to be careful about?

a)

To not swim near the shore

b)

To not go far away or swim in places with trash

c)

To always swim in pairs

d)

To avoid talking to strangers

49.

What is the main idea of the story according to the chart provided?

a)

Focalia likes to swim and play.

b)

Pollution is a big problem in the world today.

c)

Focalia loves life and the sea.

d)

Making a list to reduce pollution.

50.

Which of the following details supports the main idea of "Focalia loves life and the sea"?

a)

She likes to swim and play.

b)

Pollution can be reduced by making a list.

c)

The story is about pollution.

d)

The sea is a big place.

51.

What activity is suggested to help understand the problem of pollution in the world?

a)

Copying and completing the chart.

b)

Writing a story about Focalia.

c)

Making a list of ten things people can do to reduce pollution.

d)

Swimming and playing in the sea.

52.

What is the meaning of the word "affect" as used in the target vocabulary?

a)

To change or influence something

b)

To ban or prohibit something

c)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

d)

A large number or wide range

53.

What does the word "banned" imply?

a)

To change or influence something

b)

To ban or prohibit something

c)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

d)

A large number or wide range

54.

What does "habitats" refer to in the target vocabulary?

a)

Natural environments where organisms live

b)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

c)

A large number or wide range

d)

To change or influence something

55.

What is the definition of "organisms" as used in the target vocabulary?

a)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

b)

A large number or wide range

c)

Individual living entities

d)

To ban or prohibit something

56.

What does the term "radiation" mean in the context of the target vocabulary?

a)

A large number or wide range

b)

To change or influence something

c)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

d)

Natural environments where organisms live

57.

What does "species" refer to in the target vocabulary?

a)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

b)

A group of organisms capable of interbreeding

c)

To ban or prohibit something

d)

To change or influence something

58.

What is meant by "traces" in the target vocabulary?

a)

To ban or prohibit something

b)

A large number or wide range

c)

Small amounts or indications of something

d)

Natural environments where organisms live

59.

What does "variety" mean as used in the target vocabulary?

a)

A large number or wide range

b)

To change or influence something

c)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

d)

To ban or prohibit something

60.

What does "vast" imply in the context of the target vocabulary?

a)

To ban or prohibit something

b)

To change or influence something

c)

A type of energy emitted by a substance

d)

A large number or wide range

61.

What is the target strategy for reading comprehension mentioned in the document?

a)

Predict/Infer

b)

Monitor/Clarify

c)

Summarize/Paraphrase

d)

Question/Answer

62.

What genre is described as a story with details that could not happen but seem real?

a)

Mystery

b)

Biography

c)

Fantasy

d)

Historical fiction