- 1. What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views?
A) Purpose
B) Simile
C) Perspective
D) Climax
- 2. Most people think that gorillas are mean, but they are actually shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their size. The author believes that?
A) Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals
B) Gorillas communicate well other animals
C) Gorillas don't like other animals
D) Gorillas are mean animals
- 3. This was Kathy's first baby-sitting job. She was so excited, but she was really nervous. Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. Kathy knew this was a lot of responsibility, but she thought she was ready. Kathy marched confidently to Matthew's house and waved goodbye to Matthew's parents. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting call and applied first-aid. The author wants to show that?
A) Kathy is ready to baby-sit
B) Coffee tables can be dangerous
C) Matthew should not run in the house
D) Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops
- 4. The impressive eagle is a national symbol in the United States for patriotism and freedom. Because the bald eagle was once hunted for sport, it is on the verge of extinction. If you kill a bald eagle, you can go to jail. Unfortunately, the bald eagle still may become extinct. The author's perspective is that.
A) Bald eagles live in the United States.
B) Bald eagles are extinct.
C) People should kill bald eagles.
D) The bald eagle should be protected.
- 5. Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french fries. The author's perspective is.
A) Tomatoes are poisonous.
B) You should always put ketchup on your french fries.
C) There are many great uses for tomatoes.
D) Tomatoes are disgusting.
- 6. Zip, buzz, knock, and boom are all example of what kind of figurative language?
A) Idiom
B) Theme
C) Setting
D) Onomatopoeia
- 7. Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma, and the wolf are all called what?
A) People
B) Characters
C) Plots
D) Settings
- 8. Sally saw sea shells by the seashore. This is an example of what?
A) Multiple Meaning Word
B) Idiom
C) Setting
D) Alliteration
- 9. An author's purpose for writing a funny story about a cat riding a motorcycle would be what?
A) Entertain
B) Inform
C) Perspective
D) Persuade
- 10. Where would you commonly find textbooks?
A) Restaurant
B) School
C) Library
D) Bookstore
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