WorksheetsFAST ELA Practice test
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is Terabithia in the passage from "Bridge to Terabithia"?
A secret place in the woods
A castle stronghold
A haunted place
A song by Miss Edmunds
Why was Terabithia a secret?
Because it was a magical land
Because Jess didn't know how to explain it to an outsider
Because it was forbidden to go there
Because it was a very common place
What did Jess feel as he walked toward the woods?
Excitement and joy
Warm and liquid sensation through his body
Cold and stiffness
Fear and hesitation
What did Leslie think about the place beside the castle stronghold?
She thought it was perfectly sunny
She believed it was full of life
She felt it was too crowded with bushes and grass
She thought no bush or grass could grow there
What did Jess confess to Leslie about the place?
That he thought it was magical
That he thought it was haunted
That he used to play there alone
That he wanted to build a house there
How did Leslie reassure Jess about the place not being haunted?
By telling him she had never seen a ghost
By explaining that ghosts don't exist
By saying they don't have to be scared of evil things
By singing a song to calm him
What broke the spell of stillness for Jess and Leslie in the woods?
The sound of geese heading southward
The laughter of children
The rustling of leaves
The swish of dry needles beneath their feet
According to the excerpt from "Bridge to Terabithia," why is Terabithia not an ordinary place?
It is a place where the rulers of Terabithia come only at times of great sorrow or joy.
It is a place where children go to play every day.
It is a place that is disturbed by the Spirits.
It is a place where Leslie and the narrator eat crackers and dry fruit every day.
What did Leslie and the narrator do after acknowledging the sacredness of Terabithia?
They went back to the creek bank and had a solemn meal.
They disturbed the Spirits.
They left Terabithia immediately.
They invited others to join them in Terabithia.
What is the main reason the secret garden in "The Secret Garden" is described as mysterious?
Because it is covered with the leafless stems of climbing roses.
Because it has been left all by itself for a long time.
Because it is very noisy and full of people.
Because it is regularly maintained by gardeners.
What does Mary Lennox notice about the roses in the secret garden?
They are freshly planted and well-maintained.
They are matted and brown as if out of it.
They are the most beautiful roses she has ever seen.
They are artificial and not real.
How does Mary Lennox feel about the secret garden compared to other places she has seen?
She thinks it is less mysterious than other gardens she has seen.
She believes it is exactly like every other garden she has visited.
She feels it is different and more mysterious than any other place she has seen.
She is indifferent to the garden's appearance and uniqueness.
Who is the first person to speak in the secret garden in ten years, according to the passage?
Mary Lennox
The robin
The narrator
There is no mention of anyone speaking.
Why did she move away from the door softly?
She was afraid of awakening someone.
She wanted to hear the sounds of the garden.
She was trying to catch a fairy-like creature.
She was following someone's instructions.
What was she glad about when she stepped on the grass?
That it was perfectly manicured.
That it made no sounds.
That it was colorful and bright.
That it was covered with flowers.
What did she wish about the garden?
That it was smaller.
That it had more arches.
That it wasn't quite dead.
That it had more ivy.
Who is Ben Weatherstaff and what could he have told?
A gardener who could have told whether the wood was alive.
A friend who could have told her the way out.
A relative who could have told her stories about the garden.
A neighbor who could have told her the history of the garden.
How did she feel once she was inside the garden?
She felt like she was lost.
She felt as if she had found a world all her own.
She felt overwhelmed by the beauty.
She felt like leaving immediately.
Fill in the bubble before one sentence from Passage 1 that helps explain why Jess changed his mind about the forest.
"Oh, but it is," she said.
"But you don't have to be scared. It's not haunted with evil things."
I used to think this place was haunted," Jess had confessed to Leslie the first afternoon he had revved up his courage to bring her there.
It was the stillness that had always frightened him before, but this time it was like the moment after Miss Edmunds finished a song, just after the chords hummed down to silence.
"How do you know?"
What is the theme of Passage 1?
Nature can have a powerful effect on people.
Children need friends who can keep secrets.
People can find interesting things in forests.
Children often benefit from being quiet.
How do Jess and Leslie's actions support the theme from Part A?
They promise not to tell anyone about Terabithia.
They are excited about seeing the forest every day.
They decide not to talk when in the forest.
They are determined to keep Terabithia sacred.
Who becomes a leader in the forest according to Passage 1?
Jess
Leslie
Both Jess and Leslie
Neither Jess nor Leslie
Who is not sure if the forest is haunted according to Passage 1?
Jess
Leslie
Both Jess and Leslie
Neither Jess nor Leslie
Who changes after arriving in Terabithia according to Passage 1?
Jess
Leslie
Both Jess and Leslie
Neither Jess nor Leslie
Who suggests listening to better understand the forest according to Passage 1?
Jess
Leslie
Both Jess and Leslie
Neither Jess nor Leslie
In Passage 2, what does the author mean by saying the roses "were like little trees"? (paragraph 11)
The rosebushes have thick trunks.
The rosebushes are tall enough to climb.
The rosebushes have large, long branches.
The rosebushes are more leaves than flowers.
Why is this description of the roses important?
It shows that the garden lacks color.
It shows that the rosebushes may be hard to cut down.
It shows that the garden may be dangerous to play in.
It shows that the rosebushes have been ignored for a long time.
What role does paragraph 11 have in the passage?
It shows how difficult it is to keep gardens healthy.
It helps explain the reasons why Mary is fond of flowers.
It provides a setting where Mary can meet new characters.
It helps create the idea that the garden has been abandoned.
Why does the narrator show Mary talking to herself?
to show how interested Mary is about the garden
to show how nervous Mary feels inside the garden
to show how little Mary understands about the garden
to show how much the garden reminds Mary of other places
What was the purpose of Thomas Jefferson's garden after he retired according to the passage?
To serve as a public park for visitors
To serve as a sort of experimental testing lab
To produce food for the local community
To create a museum of plant history
How many varieties of more than 90 different plants did Jefferson grow in his garden?
Over 100 varieties
Over 200 varieties
Over 300 varieties
Over 400 varieties
Which of the following fruits was NOT mentioned as being part of the South Orchard at Jefferson's home?
Apple
Cherry
Banana
Fig
According to the passage, what did Jefferson document about his fruit trees?
What does Peter Hatch imply about Jefferson's gardening efforts?
They were solely for personal enjoyment
They were a patriotic mission to categorize the world
They were a scientific endeavor without any practical use
They were a failure due to the many plants that did not survive
Which of the following was cited by Jefferson as being "killed by bug" in his garden?
Cauliflower
Windsor Beans
Okra
Carrots
What does the repeated use of the word 'failed' in Jefferson's garden book suggest according to Hatch?
What did Thomas Jefferson compare the culture of the earth to?
The culture of the sky
The culture of the sea
The culture of the garden
The culture of the city
Why did most people in Jefferson's day eat only what they or their neighbors grew and made?
Because there were no supermarkets or fast transportation
Because they did not like new foods
Because it was a cultural tradition
Because it was less expensive
What was Thomas Jefferson's attitude towards trying new plants and foods?
He was afraid of trying new things
He was indifferent to new plants and foods
He loved to grow and experiment with unfamiliar plants
He preferred to stick with traditional plants and foods
Where did Thomas Jefferson experiment with new foods and plants?
In his kitchen garden at Monticello
In his "laboratory" garden at Monticello
In the public gardens of Virginia
In the fields of his neighbors
What did Thomas Jefferson introduce to America that was previously unknown in the country?
Rice
Potato
Waffles
Macaroni and cheese
How many years did Jefferson order seeds from Paris?
10 years
15 years
23 years
30 years
Which of the following did Jefferson NOT import from Italy?
Squash
Rice
Figs
Waffle iron
What is the correct number of different vegetable seeds that Jefferson tried at Monticello?
15 kinds
10 kinds
20 kinds
25 kinds
Which food item did Jefferson bring home from Holland?
Macaroni and cheese
Mustard
Waffle iron
Smuggled rice
Which two sentences should be included in a summary of Passage 1?
Jefferson’s garden was on a hilltop in Virginia.
Jefferson cooked most of his food by boiling it.
Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson believed plants were important to society.
Jefferson kept detailed records of the vegetables he grew.
Which sentence gives a point made by the author of Passage 1?
Jefferson enjoyed cooking.
Jefferson was a great president.
Jefferson kept trying when his plants failed.
Jefferson thought everyone should have a garden.
Which sentence from Passage 1 provides evidence for the answer in Part A?
"After Jefferson retired from public life to his beloved Virginia hilltop plantation, the garden 'served as a sort of this experimental testing lab' . . . " (paragraph 1)
". . . when blossoms appeared, and when the food should come to the table." (paragraph 3)
". . . 'The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture.'" (paragraph 4)
"He once also wrote that if he failed 99 times out of 100, that one success was worth the 99 failures' . . . " (paragraph 6)
How does the image contribute to an understanding of Passage 1?
by showing a variety of vegetables in Jefferson’s garden
by showing which vegetables were new to Jefferson’s garden
by showing a location that is ideal for Jefferson’s vegetable garden
by showing the ways people continue to care for Jefferson’s vegetable garden
The title of Passage 2 calls Jefferson a 'food pioneer.' Fill in the bubbles before two sentences that support this description.
Because of this, most people were familiar only with local plants and were afraid of new ones.
He loved to grow unfamiliar plants.
According to Passage 2, how did Thomas Jefferson’s travels around the world affect the foods he ate?
by teaching him to like foods he did not like before
by introducing him to foods unfamiliar to most Americans
by showing him different ways of storing and keeping food
by encouraging him to prepare his favorite foods in new ways
What does exception mean as it is used in paragraph 8?
a regular traveler
a unique individual
a person who grows vegetables
a person who does experiments
