Making The Team: 1st Quarter Shared Read- Yorkson

11 Questions | By 5th Grade | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 39

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This test is our first quarter shared reading test for 5th grade

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1.

Which of these things did Scott do before he moved to Maryland?
- A.
  
  He tried out for the football team.
- B.
  
  He lived and worked on a farm
- C.
  
  He became friends with Alonzo.
- D.
  
  He learned to be a running back.
2.

The author most likely wrote this story to
- A.
  
  Convince readers to try out for team sports
- B.
  
  Inform readers about how to play football
- C.
  
  Describe what happened to a boy named Scott
- D.
  
  Persuade readers that it is easy to become a star.
3.

Which sentence best describes Scott when he first went to the football tryout?
- A.
  
  He felt unsure of himself.
- B.
  
  He was excited about trying something new.
- C.
  
  He felt sad because he missed his friends in Indiana.
- D.
  
  He was friendly and outgoing.
4.

The problem in this story was that Scott did not have friends in his new town. What was the solution?
- A.
  
  To join the football team
- B.
  
  To go to parties
- C.
  
  To talk to people at lunch
- D.
  
  To watch football games
5.

The story says, "Just two days before the team roster was to be announced, Alonzo Wright jogged up to Scott." What is a roster?
- A.
  
  A book of plays
- B.
  
  A set of signals
- C.
  
  A list of players
- D.
  
  A captain
6.

What happened just after Alonzo helped Scott learn to follow his blockers?
- A.
  
  Scott made the team.
- B.
  
  Scott and his family moved to Maryland.
- C.
  
  Scott went home to do his farm chores.
- D.
  
  Lenny and Fernando made fun of Scott.
7.

The story says, "Whenever Scott got the ball, he blasted through the defensive line and gained big chunks of yardage." What does this sentence suggest about Scott?
- A.
  
  He did not run very fast.
- B.
  
  He was afraid to get tackled.
- C.
  
  He felt unsure of himself.
- D.
  
  He moved with power and strength.
8.

What kind of story is this?
- A.
  
  Fantasy
- B.
  
  Realistic fiction
- C.
  
  Mystery
- D.
  
  Science fiction
9.

How would you describe Alonzo?
- A.
  
  Someone who makes fun of people.
- B.
  
  Someone who only thinks about himself.
- C.
  
  Someone who is helpful.
- D.
  
  Someone who thinks he's the best.
10.

Coach's view of Scott changed during this story.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

What advice do you think Scott would give to other new students to the school?
- A.
  
  The coach will help you make friends.
- B.
  
  Go out for the football team.
- C.
  
  Learn how to follow your blockers in football.
- D.
  
  Get involved in something at school so that you get to meet people.