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WorksheetsSemester 2: Midterm Exam Review
Total questions: 141
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
Why is Amalia upset at the beginning of the book?
Her friend moved away.
Her friend passed away.
Her grandmother moved away.
Her grandmother passed away.
Amalia spends a lot of time with her Abuelita doing which of the following?
cooking
listening to music
listening to music
writing songs
What is the second big loss Amalia has in the book?
Her friend moves away.
Her friend passes away.
Her Abuelita passes away.
Her Abuelita moves away.
What genre is this book?
mystery
nonfiction
realistic fiction
science fiction
Who were the letters from that Amalia read to Abuelita?
her aunt
her friend
her mom
her grandpa
How does Amalia realize the importance of writing letters?
Abuelita makes her write letters.
She realizes how important her aunt's letters were.
Martha starts writing letters to her.
She sees how important her grandpa's letters were to her grandpa.
Who does Amalia decide to write letters to?
Martha
Abuelita
her Aunt
her mom
Amalia shares many recipes from her _____ heritage.
Hispanic
Spanish
Native American
American
Why did the girls have so much fun deciding what to wear on Saturdays?
They wore uniforms all week to school.
They went to fancy parties.
They always tried to wear the same outfits.
They shopped and then went home and tried outfits on.
Why did Martha leave early?
To spend time with her grandparents
Their house sold quickly
They wanted to speed up their goodbye
Martha and Amaila got into an argument
Why was Martha moving?
Her dad lost his job.
Her dad got a better job.
Her mom got a job.
They just wanted to move.
What did Amalia's mom give her?
Abueltia's wooden box
Abuelita's recipe book
Abuelita's photo album
Why is Amalia angry and upset?
her cousins are acting happy
her parents are not talking to her
her friend Martha is coming to visit
My friend and I are inseparable. Which description fits this context clue?
how someone sees the world
to trust with a secret
the quality of beauty
unable to be split up
How can you tell that "from Love, Amalia" is realistic fiction?
It tells a fictional story that could happen.
It has talking animals.
The setting is in another planet.
It's realistic fiction because it rhymes.
How does Amalia feel at the beginning of the story?
She's heartbroken because her best friend refuses to talk to her.
She's heartbroken because her best friend is getting a new pet.
She's heartbroken because her best friend doesn't want to be her friend anymore.
She's heartbroken because her best friend is moving to California.
What can you conclude about the relationship between Amalia and her grandmother?
They are not close.
They have no relationship.
They have a loving relationship.
They hate each other.
What connection do the dry leaves have to Amalia's friendship with Martha?
Their friendship bloomed for a time, and will then fade away. They may meet again, or another friendship will take its place, just like a new leaf grows.
They are both old things.
Both the leaves and the friendship are from nature.
Problems never end.
The reader can tell that Abuelita-
likes to collect old items.
always visits her family.
remembers her family by saving their photographs and postcards.
is not understanding of Amalia's problems.
Why does Abuelita show Amalia her box of photographs and postcards?
They are bored, and don't have anything to do.
She wants to show Amalia how she remembers her loved ones when they are not around.
Old people like to see photographs.
She hopes Amalia can visit those places.
Why does Abuelita tell Amalia , "One moment you are angry, then you become sad, and then it seems so unbelievable you almost erase it"?
She wants Amalia to be sad.
She wants Amalia to get angry with Martha.
She wants Amalia to think about her family.
She wants Amalia to know that she will go through many emotions as she misses Martha.
How do you think Amalia will feel when she gets home?
happy to be home
sad when she starts missing Martha
excited to make a Christmas card
angry at grandma for telling her stories
When Amalia's grandmother says, "I know how hard it is when someone you love goes away," you can infer that-
Abuelita has also experienced loss.
Her grandmother is thinking of her pets that have died.
Abuelita moved away from her best friend, too.
Her grandmother does not know what she is saying.
"You are too quiet hijita. Tell me what's bothering you." What can you infer about Amalia and Abuelita's relationship from this sentence?
They don't know each other very well because Abuelita has to ask Amalia what's wrong.
Abuelita thinks Amalia should speak louder and express herself more clearly.
They have a close relationship because Abuelita can tell that something is bothering Amalia.
They do not get along because Abuelita is upset with Amalia's quiet behavior.
Abuelita and her brother were born on a ranch in
Illinois
Costa Rica
California
Mexico
to surround, or completely cover
encompass
inseparable
homesick
melcocha
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
shattered
reassuring
pondered
enthusiasm
very sad because you are far away from home
inseparable
homesick
pondered
melcocha
never apart, unable to by split up
encompass
enthusiasm
pondered
inseparable
giving comforting, reminding someone not to worry
melcocha
inseparable
embroidered
reassuring
broken into many pieces, damaged or destroyed.
reassuring
shattered
embroidered
enthusiasm
What picture is an example of shattered?
What picture is an example of enthusiasm?
What picture matches the word reassuring?
Which is an example of encompass?
Match the word inseparable to the correct picture?
A great feeling of excitement is _____________.
enthusiasm
encompass
perspective
inseparable
Which items could be shattered? Choose all that apply.
heart
couch
friendship
vase
If you are reminding someone not to worry you would be doing this.
recalling
reminding
encompassing
reassuring
________________ means to surround or completely cover.
Inseparable
Encompass
appeal
Confide
moved by twisting
wriggled
tolerate
quarters
allow, accept, put up with
wriggled
tolerate
quarters
living spaces; a place to stay
wriggled
tolerate
quarters
cuddly; liking to be held in an affectionate way
snuggly
tingled
quarters
felt excitement; felt a prickling sensation
snuggly
tingled
quarters
tolerate
allow, accept
refuse
snuggly
ugly
cuddly
wriggled
move by twisting
run quickly
quarters
living space
a castle
tingled
felt cold
felt excitement;
Identify the main idea of the story 'A Borrowed Bunny' and provide two supporting details.
The main idea of the story 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a girl who borrows a bunny for the weekend and learns about gardening. Two supporting details are: 1) The girl plants flowers in the garden. 2) She learns how to water the plants.
The main idea of the story 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a boy who borrows a dog for the weekend and learns about friendship. Two supporting details are: 1) The boy takes the dog for a walk. 2) He learns how to train the dog.
The main idea of the story 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a girl who borrows a bunny for the weekend and learns about responsibility. Two supporting details are: 1) The girl promises to take good care of the bunny while it's in her care. 2) She learns the importance of feeding, cleaning, and playing with the bunny.
The main idea of the story 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a family who borrows a cat for the weekend and learns about cooking. Two supporting details are: 1) The family bakes cookies. 2) They learn how to make a cake.
What conclusion can you draw from the character's actions in the story 'A Borrowed Bunny'?
The character is selfish and only cares about their own needs
The character is manipulative and takes advantage of others
The character values friendship and is willing to help a friend in need.
The character is indifferent and doesn't care about anyone else
In 'A Borrowed Bunny', describe the plot and the setting of the story.
The plot of 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a boy who borrows a bunny for a day and the setting is in a spaceship
The plot of 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a family who adopts a bunny and the setting is in a zoo
The plot of 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a girl who borrows a cat for the weekend and the setting is in a different country
The plot of 'A Borrowed Bunny' revolves around a girl who borrows a bunny for the weekend and the setting is in the girl's neighborhood and her home.
What inference can you make about the conflict in 'A Borrowed Bunny'?
The conflict is about the main character's struggle to find a lost puppy
The conflict is about the main character's struggle to win a baking competition
The conflict is about the main character's struggle to take care of a borrowed bunny and return it safely.
The conflict is about the main character's struggle to become a professional athlete
Identify the theme or central message of 'A Borrowed Bunny' and explain how it is conveyed in the story.
The central message is about the importance of responsibility and taking care of pets.
The central message is about the importance of neglecting pets
The central message is about the importance of never having pets
The central message is about the importance of being irresponsible with pets
What supporting details from the story 'A Borrowed Bunny' help to identify the main idea?
The weather in the story, the main character's favorite song, and the main character's hair color
The main character's favorite TV show, the main character's shoe size, and the main character's favorite sport
Actions and behaviors of the main character, events that unfold, and the overall message or lesson conveyed in the story
The setting of the story, the color of the main character's clothes, and the type of food mentioned
Based on the character's dialogue and actions in 'A Borrowed Bunny', what conclusion can you draw about their feelings?
The character's feelings can be concluded based on their dialogue and actions in the story.
The character's feelings cannot be concluded based on their dialogue and actions in the story.
The character's feelings are always positive and happy.
The character's feelings are always negative and sad.
What is the central message of 'A Borrowed Bunny' and how does it relate to the characters' experiences?
The central message is about the importance of selfishness and greed.
The central message is about the importance of kindness and empathy.
The central message is about the importance of dishonesty and deceit.
The central message is about the importance of laziness and apathy.
Identify the main idea of 'A Borrowed Bunny' and provide one supporting detail.
The main idea of 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a boy who finds a lost puppy. One supporting detail is that the boy learns to ride a bike.
The main idea of 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a family who goes on a vacation. One supporting detail is that the family learns to speak a new language.
The main idea of 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a girl who adopts a stray cat. One supporting detail is that the girl learns to cook for herself.
The main idea of 'A Borrowed Bunny' is about a girl who takes care of her neighbor's bunny while they are away. One supporting detail is that the girl learns responsibility by taking care of the bunny.
What was the name of the rabbit in the story?
Pip
Fizzle
Mavis
Max
What did Kya feed the kittens with when they first arrived?
Bananas
Mixed lettuce
Pine cones
Eyedropper
What did Kya find in the pen when she removed the blanket?
Snakes
Birds
Baby bunnies
Carrots
What did Kya use to secure the blanket over Pip's pen?
Tape
Glue
Stapler
Clothes pins
What did Pip eat every afternoon after Kya started putting it in the pen?
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
Carrots
What did Kya talk to Pip about every morning?
Sports
Books
Music
Movies
What did Pip do when Kya finished telling her a funny story?
Jumped out of the pen
Nodded off to sleep
Stared at Kya
Ran away
What did Kya find in the nest made of hay and fur inside the box?
Birds
Baby bunnies
Snakes
Carrots
What did Kya do after she saw the baby bunnies inside the box?
Jumped up and down
Stayed calm
Ran away
Screamed with joy
What did Kya's parents suggest about Pip and her babies?
Change the rule to Forever Pets
Return them to the Rescue Agency
Ignore them
Keep them as Fosters
What did Kya think about the baby bunnies being just borrowed Fosters?
She was happy
She was sad
She was indifferent
She was angry
What did Kya do after she found out about the baby bunnies?
Told her friends
Went outside to play
Went to sleep
Told her parents
What did Kya put back after seeing the baby bunnies?
The blanket
The cardboard box
The pen
The food bowl
What did Kya do after she climbed out of Pip's pen?
Went outside
Went to the kitchen
Went to the living room
Told her parents
What did Kya's parents ask her after she told them about the baby bunnies?
If she was hungry
If she wanted to keep the bunnies
If something was wrong with Pip
If she was tired
moved by twisting
wriggled
tolerate
quarters
allow, accept, put up with
wriggled
tolerate
quarters
living spaces; a place to stay
wriggled
tolerate
quarters
cuddly; liking to be held in an affectionate way
snuggly
tingled
quarters
felt excitement; felt a prickling sensation
snuggly
tingled
quarters
What can you tell from the story " The Carp" when it says that the parents scraped and saved every penny to send Rosetsu to art school?
That the parents are farmers and had to use the rake to get a job.
That the parents were getting their money by digging in the soil.
That the parents were not wealthy and had to work hard to achieve their goal.
That they were wealthy and just grabbed what they wanted off their floor.
Why do you think the man by the river asked him to paint without any tools?
He wanted to see if Rosetsu could follow orders.
He wanted to see if there were any available tools he could use for himself.
He wanted Rosetsu to stop bragging and show him that he was an actual artist.
He wanted to know if Rosetsu had the talent and quell the doubt he had to be included in the Maruyama school of Art.
Why do you think Sensei Okyo did not tell Rosetsu who he was when he wanted to enter his school?
He wanted to know if Rosetsu would be worthy of entering his school.
He did not allow people from an outside village.
He did not allow anyone that seemed suspicious.
Rosetsu was running away from his family so he did not want to be an accomplice.
How did Sensei Okyo know that Rosetsu was not lying about the paint brush given to him by Sensei Yutei?
He knew that Rosetsu was honest because he knew the family.
He knew that he didn't know because he did not know the value of the brush he was holding.
He wanted to trick Rosetsu so he could keep the brush.
He saw that Rosetsu looked like a person he could not trust.
What made Rosetsu leave the school?
He did not know how to paint and had lied to Sensei Okyo.
He did not have enough money to pay for the classes.
His parents got ill and he had to go back home.
He overheard some of his classmates talk about how he was not progressing like they were and didn't have the talent like they did.
What does the carp in the story symbolize for Rosetsu?
It symbolizes the ability to swim in cold water.
It symbolizes his struggle as a painter would take persistence and he would have to face difficulties he had to overcome.
It symbolizes the struggle of his family to have food for themselves.
It symbolizes an animal trying to capture food.
What had held Rosetsu back all of his years in school?
lack of money
lack of talent
his self doubt
lack of teacher
What does the family playing their instruments every week together say about Hayate's family?
They are very competitive and like to beat each other.
They show that they are a supportive family that like to encourage each others work.
It shows that they have nothing else to do but stay home.
It shows that the family wants to be a famous group.
Similar to Rosetsu , what makes Hayate overcome his struggle?
Hayate sees that the hermit thrush sings with its heart and that is what he decides to do as well.
Hayate has a friend just like Rosetsu that pushes him to do better.
Hayate has a teacher that tells him he will do great things.
Hayate paints just like Rosetsu and becomes a great artist.
What was the theme in both selections?
To always have someone to teach you to be great.
To stand up for what is right.
To continue to practice
To not let self doubt get in the way of what you can achieve.
Synonyms of: Persevere
encouraging
sympathetic
persist
continue
carry on
Synonyms of: conscientious
diligent
dedicated
persist
awake
carry on
Synonyms of: Supportive
encouraging
caring
sympathetic
persist
continue
Her _______ for the game helped her win the championship.
tactics
quell
persevere
conscientious
to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
persevere
acoustic guitar
conscientious
sembei
How can you tell that "The Carp" is written in third-person limited point-of-view?
The narrator knows what one character observes and knows.
Rosetsu is telling the story.
The narrator knows what many characters observe and know.
A narrator is also a character.
do something in spite of discouragement
quell
tactics
persevere
conscientious
Which theme is found in both selections?
Friends are better than family.
It is best to use your mind, and not force to solve problems.
A young person can be as wise as an older person.
Face your doubts and believe in yourself.
After Rosetsu sees the carp, he meets with Sensei Okyo. What reason does Sensei Okyo give Rosetsu for keeping him in school?
Rosetsu ignores the advice of his teachers.
Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished.
Rosetsu is less talented than he thinks.
Rosetsu is careless in his work.
encouraging, or helpful
conscientious
supportive
wails
sembei
The Carp and The Hermit ThrushDirections: Choose the best answer to each question.
After Rosetsu sees the carp, he meets with Sensei Okyo. What reason does Sensei Okyo give Rosetsu for keeping him in school?
Rosetsu is careless in his work.
Rosetsu is less talented than he thinks.
Rosetsu leaves his paintings unfinished.
Rosetsu ignores the advice of his teachers.
to do something in spite of discouragement
supportive
quell
persevere
tactics
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league
leegue
legue
laegue
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sergeant
sargeant
sergaent
sergent
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yacht
yaht
yachte
yahct
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fategue
fatigue
fatige
fetigue
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debte
debtt
debt
det
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embaras
embarras
embarass
embarrass
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vague
vaggue
vaguee
vageu
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anxiouss
anxious
ancxious
anxiuos
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genaelogy
geneology
genealogy
genelogy
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exampl
exxample
exsample
example
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explains
exxplains
explanes
explaines
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paragraphe
paragraph
paragraf
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evidenc
evidennce
evidence
evidense
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conclud
connclude
concludde
conclude
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parrticle
partticle
particle
particlle
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observe
obbserve
observ
obsserve
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reazoning
reasoning
reesoning
reasonning
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queuee
quue
queue
queeu
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connduct
condduct
conducte
conduct
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arranged
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arrangged
arrangd
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league
leegue
legue
laegue
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sergeant
sargeant
sergaent
sergent
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yacht
yaht
yachte
yahct
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fategue
fatigue
fatige
fetigue
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debte
debtt
debt
det
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embaras
embarras
embarass
embarrass
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vague
vaggue
vaguee
vageu
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anxiouss
anxious
ancxious
anxiuos
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genaelogy
geneology
genealogy
genelogy
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exampl
exxample
exsample
example
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explains
exxplains
explanes
explaines
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paragraphe
paragraph
paragraf
parragraph
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evidenc
evidennce
evidence
evidense
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conclud
connclude
concludde
conclude
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parrticle
partticle
particle
particlle
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observe
obbserve
observ
obsserve
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reazoning
reasoning
reesoning
reasonning
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queuee
quue
queue
queeu
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connduct
condduct
conducte
conduct
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arranged
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