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WorksheetsQuestions for 'An Athlete's Diary' HMH EoM 3 Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
Identify TWO sentences that show the theme that rigorous training is both demanding and rewarding.
I will remain here for a month, training with those who believe they can defeat me.
We reside in tents, each setting up his own camp.
While anyone can come here, few can afford a month without earnings.
Athletes who fail return home in disgrace.
We have toured the grounds and vowed to abide by the rules.
What role do the Olympic heralds play in the story?
They provide training to athletes.
They ensure safe travel to Olympia.
They emphasize Zeus's dislike for dishonesty.
They announce the start of the Olympic games.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Why is the journey to Olympia important in the story?
It shows the athletes their competition.
It allows athletes to prepare in advance.
It signifies the start of their Olympic journey.
It encourages athletes to bond with each other.
Part B:
Which sentence from the text best supports your answer to Part A?
I will remain here for a month, training with those who believe they can defeat me.
We reside in tents, each setting up his own camp.
While anyone can come here, few can afford a month without earnings.
The journey from Rhodes to Olympia was extensive.
Consider the sentence from paragraph 6: "But the champions will be overjoyed." What does the prefix "over-" suggest about the meaning of "overjoyed"?
A. Extremely happy
B. Somewhat happy
C. Terribly surprised
D. Pleasantly surprised
What is the narrator's point of view in the story?
Third person
Second person
First person
Fourth person
Read the sentence from paragraph 10
"My name, Leonidas of Rhodes, will be remembered forever."
Which word means the same as remembered as it is used above?
forgotten
recalled
ignored
erased
Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
"The journey from Rhodes to Olympia was extensive."
Which words means the same as extensive as it is used above?
short
easy
long
quick
In the sentence "The mountain of homework would take a thousand years to complete," the author uses hyperbole.
What is the author's most likely purpose for using this hyperbole?
To provide the reader with an accurate measurement of time
To exaggerate how overwhelming the amount of homework feels
To suggest that the homework assignment is impossible to finish
To compare homework to a geographic landform
What changes should be made to combine these two simple sentences into a compound sentence?
"Jason finished his homework early. He went outside to play baseball."
Jason finished his homework early. He went outside to play baseball.
Jason finished his homework early and he went outside to play baseball.
Jason finished his homework early, and he went outside to play baseball.
No change needed.
What change should be made to correct the following sentence?
"The sun is rising as the ship begin to sail."
Change "is rising" to "are rising"
Change "begin" to "begins"
Change "the ship" to "the ships"
no change is needed
What is the correct way to combine the following sentences into a compound sentence?
The rain fell heavily all morning. The sun came out in the afternoon.
What is the correct way to combine the two sentences into one sentence?
The dog barked loudly at the mailman. The dog ran around the yard.
Which two details from the text help develop the theme that people should respect each other's choices?
"No buts! I have thought of the perfect way to choose your husband."
"I just don't think it's right for Atalanta's father to give her away as a prize."
"Thank you very much, sir, but I couldn't possibly marry her unless she wanted to marry me."
"I've just got to see the Pyramids and the Grand Canyon..."
"Keeping up with you!"
NARRATOR: At first, the runners ran as a group, but soon Atalanta pulled ahead.
Which word means the same as pulled ahead as it is used above?
tugged
advanced
retreated
stopped
Which two statements should be included in a summary of the play?
King Henry organizes a race to find a husband for his daughter Atalanta.
The messengers argue about whether they should enter the race themselves.
Young John and Atalanta tie in the race and develop a friendship based on mutual respect.
The spectators cheer loudly throughout the entire race.
All the young men fall down during the race except for Young John.
