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Reading Comprehension


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which of the following is not a setting of this story?

    • A.

      Birmingham

    • B.

      Atlanta

    • C.

      Flint

    • D.

      Appalachia

    Correct Answer
    B. Atlanta
  • 2. 

    What causes trouble in Kenny's and Rufus's friendship?

    • A.

      Rufus does not have enough food to eat.

    • B.

      Kenny's lazy eye.

    • C.

      Rufus makes fun of Kenny.

    • D.

      Kenny laughs at Larry's joke about Rufus.

    Correct Answer
    D. Kenny laughs at Larry's joke about Rufus.
  • 3. 

    Which of the following is not one of Byron's early personality traits in Flint?

    • A.

      Sensitive

    • B.

      Conceited

    • C.

      Arrogant

    • D.

      Mean

    Correct Answer
    A. Sensitive
  • 4. 

    What do all of Byron's Latest Fantastic Adventures have in common?

    • A.

      He physically hurts other people.

    • B.

      He defies adult authority.

    • C.

      He humiliates other people.

    • D.

      He protests school rules.

    Correct Answer
    B. He defies adult authority.
  • 5. 

    Which senses best describe the following example of imagery: "About a million fingers pointed at the new kids and a million laughs almost knocked them over."

    • A.

      Sight and smell

    • B.

      Touch and hearing

    • C.

      Sight and hearing

    • D.

      Taste and Sight

    Correct Answer
    C. Sight and hearing
  • 6. 

    Which of the following did Momma not do to get ready for the trip to Birmingham?

    • A.

      Packing everyone's suitcases

    • B.

      Packing food in a cooler

    • C.

      Creating a trip notebook

    • D.

      Creating games to play

    Correct Answer
    D. Creating games to play
  • 7. 

    Which of the following traits do not describe Grandma Sands?

    • A.

      Shy

    • B.

      Tiny

    • C.

      Frail

    • D.

      Ancient

    Correct Answer
    A. Shy
  • 8. 

    Why does Momma seems so upset about Mr. Robert?

    • A.

      Mr. Robert is too old for Grandma Sands

    • B.

      Mr. Robert is not married to Grandma Sands

    • C.

      Mr. Robert doesn't pay rent to Grandma Sands

    • D.

      Mr. Robert is mean to Grandma Sands

    Correct Answer
    B. Mr. Robert is not married to Grandma Sands
  • 9. 

    "Larry Dunn was the king of the kindergarten to fourth grade of Clark Elementary...but Byron was a god" is an example of

    • A.

      Imagery

    • B.

      Simile

    • C.

      Hyperbole

    • D.

      Personification

    Correct Answer
    C. Hyperbole
  • 10. 

    "The door jumped out of her way..."

    • A.

      Simile

    • B.

      Imagery

    • C.

      Hyperbole

    • D.

      Personification

    Correct Answer
    D. Personification
  • 11. 

    "Momma's voice got strange, hissing like a snake..."

    • A.

      Personification

    • B.

      Hyperbole

    • C.

      Simile

    • D.

      Imagery

    Correct Answer
    C. Simile
  • 12. 

    What did Mr. Robert say about Toddy that impressed Kenny and Byron?

    • A.

      Toddy was almost 25 years old

    • B.

      Toddy was a champion hunter

    • C.

      Mr. Robert saved Toddy's life

    • D.

      Mr. Robert built Toddy a special house

    Correct Answer
    C. Mr. Robert saved Toddy's life
  • 13. 

    Which of the following did the children not do as the result of the heat in Birmingham?

    • A.

      Go fishing

    • B.

      Sit around

    • C.

      Go swimming

    • D.

      Watch television

    Correct Answer
    D. Watch television
  • 14. 

    What causes Kenny to flee, or run, from the church?

    • A.

      He sees the Wool Pooh

    • B.

      He sees Joetta's ghost

    • C.

      He hears people screaming

    • D.

      He hears Joetta's voice

    Correct Answer
    A. He sees the Wool Pooh
  • 15. 

    All of the following symbolize (stand for) the Wool Pooh except:

    • A.

      Fear

    • B.

      Rebirth

    • C.

      Evil

    • D.

      Death

    Correct Answer
    B. Rebirth

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