WorksheetsELA Mock State Exam: Multiple Choice
Total questions: 3
Worksheet time: 35mins
Read the Excerpt from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
“She made herself stronger by fighting with the wind. She ran against it and made it push her back. She took a long breath and held it, and ran again. She was beginning to like the wind. She was beginning to like the world.”
Which phrase best shows Mary's developing relationship with nature?
She ran against it
She made herself stronger
She was beginning to like the wind
She took a long breath
What can the wind symbolize in this passage?
Destruction
The struggle of growing up
A connection to the past
Inner peace
Which sentence best supports the theme of transformation?
She took a long breath and held it
She made herself stronger
She ran against it
She was beginning to like the world
What is the best summary of this excerpt?
Mary is playing in the wind.
Mary is adjusting to her new environment through a personal shift in perspective.
Mary dislikes the outdoors.
Mary wants to return indoors.
Read this Excerpt from The Story of the Wright Brothers
“On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight. This monumental event was the result of years of research, experimentation, and perseverance. Their success laid the foundation for modern aviation.”
What is the central idea of this passage?
The Wright brothers failed many times.
The Wright brothers worked hard and changed the world with their invention.
The Wright brothers built kites before airplanes.
Modern planes are very different from the Wright brothers' design.
How does the author show that perseverance was key to the Wright brothers’ success?
By including their ages
By mentioning their failures
By noting the years of research
By listing famous quotes
Which detail from the text best supports the idea that their achievement was important?
"December 17, 1903"
"First powered, sustained, and controlled flight"
"The brothers were from Ohio"
"They tested many prototypes"
What is the tone of this passage?
Critical
Humorous
Admiring
Sad
Read the Excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
“Papa always said that being a man meant doing what's right, even when it wasn't easy. I remembered those words as I stood there, my fists clenched, the weight of choice heavy on my shoulders.”
What internal conflict does the narrator face?
Whether to eat lunch or skip it
Whether to follow their father's advice despite fear
Whether to talk to a friend
Whether to go outside
What theme is most evident in this excerpt?
Revenge
Courage and morality
Curiosity
Humor
What does the phrase "the weight of choice" most likely mean?
The narrator is tired
The narrator feels the decision is important and difficult
The narrator carries something heavy
The narrator is blaming others
How does the author show the narrator’s struggle?
Through external dialogue
By describing the weather
By using physical actions and internal thoughts
Through historical facts
What does the quote from the narrator’s father reveal about the family’s values?
They value wealth
They value tradition
They value doing what’s right, even under pressure
They value education over morality
