WorksheetsUnit 5 Readings
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 53mins
What theme is implied at the end of “The Circuit” when Panchito discovers the packed boxes?
Few things in life are lasting.
Always expect the best outcome.
Good things come to those who wait.
Helping others is the key to happiness.
At the end of The Circuit, what do the cardboard boxes mean to Panchito?
In "The Circuit":
How would you describe the work Panchito does in the fields?
Which event happened first in The Circuit?
What does the term "circuit" refer to in the title of the story?
A type of electrical component
A sports competition
The path migrant workers take annually to find jobs
A school curriculum
What is the main idea of The Circuit?
According to “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” how did Mr. Kamkwamba first learn to make windmills?
He asked some foreigners visiting his village to help him make his windmills.
He studied engineering at a local school and took a class in windmill design.
He figured it out himself after seeing a picture of a windmill in a textbook.
He watched and then copied another villager who made windmills.
As explained in “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” what is the main problem that Mr. Kamkwamba is trying to solve?
his family’s expensive electricity bills
the lack of access to electricity in his country
the poorly constructed windmills in his village
the pollution caused by electrical plants in Malawi
In “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” how did Mr. Kamkwamba’s family react when he first decided to build a windmill?
They laughed and thought that he was wasting his time.
They were surprised but excited about getting electricity.
They were proud and told all the villagers about his plans.
They were unsure about its purpose but applauded his effort.
What is the central idea of "A Work in Progress"?
Aimee relied on her disability like a crutch and made people feel sorry for her.
Aimee's family and teachers doubted her and forced her to accept that she was handicap.
Aimee embraced her physical differences to overcome the obstacles in her life in order to meet her goals.
Aimee aspired to be normal and hid her prosthetic legs from the public.
In the selection from The Story of My Life, why does Keller break the new doll that Miss Sullivan gives her?
A.
She wants to anger Miss Sullivan.
B.
She wants Miss Sullivan to give her a different doll.
C.
She does not like the new doll as much as her old rag doll.
D.
She feels impatient with Miss Sullivan's attempts to teach her words.
According to the selection from The Story of My Life, which action directly causes Keller to understand the concept of language?
A.
walking in the garden with Miss Sullivan to feel the sunshine
B.
tracing the shapes of letters on her hand and showing her mother
C.
picking up pieces of a broken doll and trying to put them together
D.
having water flow over her hand and then learning to spell water
Which statement best reflects a shared theme between "A Work in Progress" and "The Story of My Life"?
Support from others can help overcome limitations
Financial resources are necessary for success
Fame is the ultimate measure of achievement
Natural talent is more important than hard work
What excuse does the author's teacher give for not wanting the author back in class after operation?
The author is not well enough to come back to school.
Caring for the author will take up too much class time.
The author's casts and wheelchair will be a distraction.
Other students will hurt the author by making fun of her.
Which option best describes "The Circuit"?
It is a story about Panchito's experience as a migrant farm worker.
It is a story about Panchito's problems with his family.
It is a story about Panchito's struggles with finding work.
It is a story about Panchito's journey to America.
What does the author have in common with the six-year-old at the end of "A Work in Progress"? Choose two options.
They both have legs that are creatively decorated.
They both learned to be proud of their differences.
They both chose amputation so they could walk better.
They both met an adult with a prosthetic leg who was thriving.
They both searched the Internet to find images of prosthetic legs.
In a piece of narrative, what is "Theme"'?
What the story is about.
The topic of the text.
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader.l
When and were the story happens.
What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying Theme?
What message is the author trying to send?
What are the main Character traits?
What is the climax?
How the setting affects the characters?
Which of the following is an example of "Theme"?
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
Life is short; make the most of it.l
Which sentence best supports that Panchito's work in the fields is challenging?
"When the sun had tired and sunk behind the mountains, Ito signaled to us that it was time to go home."
"Early next morning Mr. Sullivan showed us where his crop was, and after breakfast, Papa, Roberto, and I headed for the vineyard to pick."
"Instinctively, Roberto and I ran and hid in the vineyards. We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school."
"My body ached all over. I felt little control over my arms and legs. This feeling went on every morning for days until my muscles finally got used to the work."
