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Building Bridges and the Right Words at the Right Time

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
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1.

Which is a clue that "The Right Words at the Right Time" is a memoir?

a)

It includes jokes

b)

It has a happy ending

c)

It talks about the author's clothing

d)

It describes an event in the author's life

2.

If a person is an engineer, it means the person plans how to

a)

build things

b)

plant gardens

c)

design dresses

d)

manage money

3.

Each of these sentences is dialogue that Mama Lil says. Which one shows how Mama Lil feels about Bebe?

a)

Bebe, I'm an old woman.

b)

Sit, Bebe, your ham's ready,

c)

Bebe, that bridge is lucky to have you,

4.

In the story, "Building Bridges," Bebe has been living with her grandmother since she was six years old because:

a)

her parents abandoned her

b)

her parents were killed in an apartment fire

c)

her parents were deported

d)

her parents died of a rare disease

5.

In the story, "Building Bridges," Bebe wants her grandmother, "Mama Lil," to let her join a work crew to renovate the:

a)

Brooklyn Bridge

b)

Golden Bridge

c)

Manhattan Bridge

d)

George Washington Bridge

6.

According to Bebe in the story, "Building Bridges," the biggest obstacle to joining the bridge renovation crew was:

a)

Her being a teenager

b)

Her being the only girl

c)

Her grandma's lack of understanding what engineering was

d)

Her grandma's fear that the work was too dangerous for a girl

7.

In the story, "Building Bridges," Mama Lil says, "I may not know how to read that good, but I do know that I ain't supposed to sign anything I ain't fully read." Mama Lil's statement shows that she is:

a)

clever

b)

careless

c)

gullible

d)

astute

8.

Which literary device is primarily used in the title 'Building Bridges and the Right Words at the Right Time'?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Personification

9.

In the context of 'Building Bridges,' what does the phrase 'building bridges' most likely symbolize?

a)

Constructing physical structures

b)

Creating connections between people

c)

Overcoming obstacles

d)

Designing new projects

10.

What is the main theme of 'The Right Words at the Right Time'?

a)

The power of language

b)

The importance of timing

c)

The value of education

d)

The significance of friendship

11.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of proper grammar?

a)

She don't like the book.

b)

He and I went to the store.

c)

They was going to the park.

d)

Us are happy to see you.

12.

What is the correct definition of the word 'memoir'?

a)

A fictional story

b)

A historical account

c)

A personal narrative

d)

A scientific report

13.

In 'Building Bridges,' what is Bebe's primary motivation for joining the work crew?

a)

To earn money

b)

To learn new skills

c)

To honor her parents

d)

To prove her independence

14.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

a)

I like apples.

b)

She went to the store, and she bought milk.

c)

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

d)

He runs fast.

15.

What is the tone of Mama Lil's dialogue in 'Building Bridges'?

a)

Sarcastic

b)

Affectionate

c)

Indifferent

d)

Hostile

16.

Which word best describes Bebe's character in 'Building Bridges'?

a)

Timid

b)

Determined

c)

Careless

d)

Pessimistic

17.

What is the significance of the bridge in 'Building Bridges'?

a)

It represents a physical challenge.

b)

It symbolizes a connection between past and future.

c)

It is a metaphor for Bebe's dreams.

d)

It is a literal structure to be repaired.

18.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'right' correctly?

a)

She turned left at the right corner.

b)

He was right about the weather.

c)

The right of the book is torn.

d)

She is the right person for the job.

19.

In 'The Right Words at the Right Time,' what is the impact of using the right words?

a)

It can change someone's life.

b)

It can confuse the listener.

c)

It can make a story longer.

d)

It can be easily forgotten.

20.

Which of the following best describes the structure of a memoir?

a)

Chronological order

b)

Random events

c)

Fictional plot

d)

Scientific analysis

21.

What is the effect of using dialogue in 'Building Bridges'?

a)

It slows down the story.

b)

It reveals character traits.

c)

It confuses the reader.

d)

It adds unnecessary details.

22.

Which sentence uses the word 'bridge' as a verb?

a)

The bridge was old and rusty.

b)

We need to bridge the gap between us.

c)

The bridge collapsed last year.

d)

She walked across the bridge.

23.

What lesson does Bebe learn in 'Building Bridges'?

a)

The importance of family support

b)

The value of hard work

c)

The need for education

d)

The power of friendship

24.

Which of the following is a clue that 'The Right Words at the Right Time' is a memoir?

a)

It includes fictional characters.

b)

It describes real-life events.

c)

It has a mysterious plot.

d)

It is written in third person.

25.

What role does Mama Lil play in Bebe's life in 'Building Bridges'?

a)

A distant relative

b)

A supportive guardian

c)

A strict teacher

d)

A casual friend