5th Grade Literature Trivia Quiz

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    Alex couldn't go diving with his family because he had hurt his ankle in track practice. Despite his protests, his Mom ordered him to stay close to the hotel. While Alex was picking up the shells along the beach, he thought he heard a cry for help. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. He heard the yell again, but this time louder and more desperate. A couple of yards away, he saw a girl frantically waving her arms, trying to grab something to keep her head above water. Without hesitation, Alex jumped in the water to save a stranger. After pulling the girl from the ocean, he was called a hero by everyone. QUESTION: Alex couldn't go diving because

    • He hurt his ankle.
    • He would miss track practice
    • He wanted to watch a movie in the hotel room.
    • He didn't know how to swim
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Are you looking for a 5th Grade Literature Trivia Quiz? You are in luck as the quiz below is perfect for testing out just how attentive you have been in your English classes. Here you get to determine the cause or effect in a sentence. Do give it a try and be sure to check out others just like it.

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  • 2. 

    Ray did not do his homework, so he had to stay in class during recess to finish it. What is the cause? 

    • Ray did not do his homework

    • Ray did not get to go to recess

    Correct Answer
    A. Ray did not do his homework
    Explanation
    The cause in this scenario is that Ray did not do his homework. As a result, he had to stay in class during recess to finish it.

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  • 3. 

    "I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old. My babysitter is only three years older than I am," she loudly yelled to her Mom. Now, she really wished she had somebody with her as she heard the clicking, scratching noises outside of the living room window. "This is silly. It's probably the storm," the girl said. She regretted watching the horror show she had been tuned into for the last half hour. As she searched for the remote to turn off the vampire movie, the front door blew open with a thunderous noise. Carla whirled around to see a dark image.Carla didn't want a babysitter because.......

    • She believes she is old enough to take care of herself.

    • She wants to watch scary movies.

    • Carla's mother leaves her alone all the time.

    Correct Answer
    A. She believes she is old enough to take care of herself.
    Explanation
    Carla didn't want a babysitter because she believes she is old enough to take care of herself. This is evident from her statement, "I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old." She feels that she is capable of looking after herself and doesn't need someone older to supervise her. However, as the events unfold and she hears strange noises outside the window, she realizes that maybe having someone with her would have been a good idea.

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  • 4. 

    Sally planted a seed and took care of it. It grew into a beautiful flower. What is the effect?  

    • Sally planted a seed

    • The seed grew into a beautiful flower

    Correct Answer
    A. The seed grew into a beautiful flower
    Explanation
    The effect of Sally planting a seed and taking care of it is that the seed grew into a beautiful flower.

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  • 5. 

    Alex couldn't go diving with his family because he had hurt his ankle in track practice. Despite his protests, his Mom ordered him to stay close to the hotel. While Alex was picking up the shells along the beach, he thought he heard a cry for help. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. He heard the yell again, but this time louder and more desperate. A couple of yards away, he saw a girl frantically waving her arms, trying to grab something to keep her head above water. Without hesitation, Alex jumped in the water to save a stranger. After pulling the girl from the ocean, he was called a hero by everyone. What caused him to stop picking up shells?

    • He heard his Mom calling his name.

    • He wanted to go diving instead

    • His Mom told him not to leave the hotel

    • He heard screams.

    Correct Answer
    A. He heard screams.
    Explanation
    Alex stopped picking up shells because he heard screams. The passage states that Alex thought he heard a cry for help while he was picking up shells on the beach. He looked around, couldn't see anything, but then heard the yell again, louder and more desperate. This indicates that the screams he heard prompted him to stop what he was doing and investigate the situation.

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  • 6. 

    Identify the EFFECT in the following sentence:Jim burned his hand when he took the lid off of the hot pan.

    • He took the lid off the hot pan.

    • Jim burned his hand

    • When

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim burned his hand
    Explanation
    The effect in the sentence is that Jim burned his hand. This is the result or consequence of him taking the lid off the hot pan.

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  • 7. 

    Our apartment is on the 11th floor , therefore, we have a great veiw of the city.

    • Cause

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the fact that the apartment is on the 11th floor is the cause, and the great view of the city is the effect. This implies that being on a higher floor in the building allows for a better view of the city.

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  • 8. 

    Janice didn't eat her breakfast quickly, so she missed the school bus.

    • Cause

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    The given statement presents a cause and effect relationship. The cause is Janice not eating her breakfast quickly, and the effect is her missing the school bus. This implies that Janice's delay in eating breakfast resulted in her being unable to catch the bus.

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  • 9. 

    What is the cause?Melissa was promoted to a better-paying position at work

    • Because she was an excellent worker.

    • Because she was often late or absent.

    • Because she went on vacation to Europe.

    • Because she asked for help so often.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because she was an excellent worker.
    Explanation
    Melissa was promoted to a better-paying position at work because she was an excellent worker. This means that her promotion was based on her performance and skills as an employee. It implies that she consistently demonstrated exceptional work ethic, productivity, and competence, which led to her being recognized and rewarded with a promotion.

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    Alex couldn't go diving with his family because he had hurt his ankle in track practice. Despite his protests, his Mom ordered him to stay close to the hotel. While Alex was picking up the shells along the beach, he thought he heard a cry for help. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. He heard the yell again, but this time louder and more desperate. A couple of yards away, he saw a girl frantically waving her arms, trying to grab something to keep her head above water. Without hesitation, Alex jumped in the water to save a stranger. After pulling the girl from the ocean, he was called a hero by everyone. The reason why he had to disobey his mom's orders was that:

    • He wanted to talk to girl at the pool

    • He desperately wanted to go diving

    • He had to save a drowning girl.

    • He wanted to be called a hero.

    Correct Answer
    A. He had to save a drowning girl.
    Explanation
    The reason why Alex had to disobey his mom's orders was that he had to save a drowning girl. Despite his ankle injury and his mom's instructions to stay close to the hotel, Alex heard a cry for help and saw a girl struggling in the water. Without hesitation, he jumped in to save her, disregarding his own safety and his mom's orders. This act of bravery and selflessness led to him being called a hero by everyone.

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  • 11. 
    What is the cause?Jose drank two glasses of ice-cold water - ProProfs

    What is the cause?Jose drank two glasses of ice-cold water

    • Because he had nothing else to do.

    • Because he was extremely hot and thirsty.

    • Because he was feeling cold.

    • Because he was going out with his friends.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because he was extremely hot and thirsty.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "because he was extremely hot and thirsty." This is because drinking two glasses of ice-cold water is a common response to feeling hot and thirsty. The cold water helps to cool down the body and quench thirst. The other options do not provide a logical explanation for why Jose would choose to drink the water in this situation.

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  • 12. 

    What is the cause? Judy got an A on her math test...

    • Because she watched TV after school.

    • Because she went to the mall for several hours.

    • Because she studied hard for the exam.

    • Because she didn’t understand the questions.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because she studied hard for the exam.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "because she studied hard for the exam." This is the cause of Judy getting an A on her math test. By studying hard for the exam, Judy was able to understand the questions and perform well on the test, resulting in her receiving an A grade.

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  • 13. 

    Anna practiced math during summer vacation, therefore, she finds math easy.

    • Cause

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Anna practiced math during her summer vacation, which led to the effect of finding math easy. This implies that practicing math during the break helped Anna improve her skills and gain confidence in the subject, resulting in her finding math easy.

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  • 14. 

    Sam studied very hard for his geography test. He made a very good grade. What is the effect? 

    • Sam studied very hard

    • Sam made a good grade

    Correct Answer
    A. Sam made a good grade
    Explanation
    The effect of Sam studying very hard is that he made a good grade. This implies that Sam's hard work and dedication paid off, resulting in a positive outcome in the form of a good grade on his geography test.

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  • 15. 

    I fell off my bike and scraped my knee.

    • Cause

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Cause
    Explanation
    The given statement "I fell off my bike and scraped my knee" implies that falling off the bike is the cause, and scraping the knee is the effect. The action of falling off the bike directly leads to the consequence of scraping the knee. Therefore, falling off the bike is the cause in this scenario.

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  • 16. 

    What is the cause? People ran for their cars...

    • Because the sun just came out.

    • Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily.

    • Because everyone liked their car.

    • Because it was time for dinner.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily. This explanation is supported by the statement "People ran for their cars" which suggests that there was a sudden urgency or need to seek shelter from the rain. The other options, such as the sun coming out, everyone liking their car, or it being time for dinner, do not provide a logical reason for people to run for their cars.

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  • 17. 

    Tara fell of of a swing and hurt her arm. What is the cause?  

    • Tara fell off of a swing

    • Tara hurt her arm

    Correct Answer
    A. Tara fell off of a swing
    Explanation
    Tara falling off of a swing is the cause of her hurting her arm.

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  • 18. 
    What is the effect?Terry trained well for the track meet; therefore, - ProProfs

    What is the effect?Terry trained well for the track meet; therefore,

    • He decided not to run in the race.

    • He became hungry, ate too much, and got sick.

    • He won the 50-yard dash race.

    • He had never trained so well before.

    Correct Answer
    A. He won the 50-yard dash race.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "he won the 50-yard dash race." This suggests that Terry's good training paid off and he was able to perform well in the race, ultimately leading to his victory.

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  • 19. 

    What is the CAUSE in the following sentence:The tree fell in the middle of the road because of the high wind.

    • High wind

    • The tree fell

    • Because

    • In the middle of the road

    Correct Answer
    A. High wind
    Explanation
    The high wind is the cause of the tree falling in the middle of the road. The sentence states that the tree fell because of the high wind, indicating that the wind's strength or force was responsible for causing the tree to fall.

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    What is the effect?Terry trained well for the track meet; therefore....

    • He decided not to run in the race.

    • He became hungry, ate too much, and got sick.

    • He won the 50-yard dash.

    • He had never trained so well before.

    Correct Answer
    A. He won the 50-yard dash.
    Explanation
    Terry's good training for the track meet had a positive effect, leading to his victory in the 50-yard dash.

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  • 21. 
    It was pouring rain, so the football game was canceled. - ProProfs

    It was pouring rain, so the football game was canceled.

    • Cause

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Cause
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Cause". This is because the statement "It was pouring rain" is the cause of the football game being canceled. The heavy rain is the reason why the game could not take place.

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  • 22. 

    What is the effect?Angela worked hard all day at her job so

    • She had nothing to do at home.

    • She worked in a law office.

    • She liked to work long hours.

    • She was very tired in the evening.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was very tired in the evening.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "she was very tired in the evening." This is because the question states that Angela worked hard all day at her job, implying that she exerted a lot of physical or mental energy. As a result, it is reasonable to assume that she would be exhausted and tired by the end of the day.

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  • 23. 

    We turned up the heat since it was getting cold.

    • Cause

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    The effect is that the heat was turned up. The statement explains that the heat was increased because it was getting cold. This suggests that the action of turning up the heat was a response to the cold temperature, indicating a cause and effect relationship.

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  • 24. 

    Tommy and Matthew are good friends because they have many common interests and hobbies.

    • Cause

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Effect
    Explanation
    Tommy and Matthew being good friends is the effect of them having many common interests and hobbies. This means that because they share similar interests and hobbies, they have developed a strong bond and friendship.

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    "I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old. My babysitter is only three years older than I am," she loudly yelled to her Mom. Now, she really wished she had somebody with her as she heard the clicking, scratching noises outside of the living room window. "This is silly. It's probably the storm," the girl said. She regretted watching the horror show she had been tuned into for the last half hour. As she searched for the remote to turn off the vampire movie, the front door blew open with a thunderous noise. Carla whirled around to see a dark image.What made Carla turn around?

    • The dark image that appeared at the door.

    • The front door blew open.

    • Carla's babysitter appeared at the door.

    • Carla couldn't find the remote control.

    Correct Answer
    A. The front door blew open.
    Explanation
    Carla turned around because the front door blew open with a thunderous noise. The loud noise and sudden movement caught her attention, causing her to whirl around and see a dark image at the door.

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