"Signs Of Change" Reading Quiz

10 Questions | By Lthor | Updated: Oct 18, 2022 | Attempts: 5811

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Read the above story ( "Signs Of Change" ) and answer the following questions. Attempt each question to the best of your knowledge, you will receive a certificate at the end of the quiz which you can share on your social media and tell your classmates to take the quiz.

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1.

What does the word bantering mean in paragraph 2?
- A.
  
  Chatting
- B.
  
  Practicing
- C.
  
  Disagreeing
- D.
  
  Competing
2.

Which excerpt from paragraph 2 contains a metaphor?
- A.
  
  Jason could almost hear the slap of leather . . .
- B.
  
  The stands behind him had been a sea of parents . . .
- C.
  
  The winner would play for the city’s . . .
- D.
  
  Jason felt wonderful, joking with his teammates . . .
3.

The italics in the story are primarily used in order to —
- A.
  
  Emphasize the coach’s instructions
- B.
  
  Highlight unfamiliar baseball terms
- C.
  
  Create the voice of the announcer
- D.
  
  Identify the main character’s thoughts
4.

The author uses third-person limited point of view because —
- A.
  
  Jason’s thoughts provide the main conflict
- B.
  
  Jason’s actions are not important to the plot
- C.
  
  Coach’s thoughts can be expressed by dialogue
- D.
  
  Coach’s actions are not important to the theme
5.

How will Jason most likely be described in the upcoming baseball season?
- A.
  
  Dedicated
- B.
  
  Courageous
- C.
  
  Generous
- D.
  
  Patient
6.

Which sentence best shows that Jason intentionally ignores Coach Fowler’s warnings?
- A.
  
  As the game progressed, though, Jason began to worry.
- B.
  
  He strutted up to the plate, grinned, and gave a thumbs-up sign to the cheering crowd.
- C.
  
  As Jason looked back, he saw the ball coming at him fast.
- D.
  
  Besides apologizing to his coach and teammates, he had worked hard to improve his skills.
7.

Which is most important to the structure of the story?
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Flashback
- C.
  
  Setting
- D.
  
  Foreshadowing
8.

What does this story suggest is most important to Coach Fowler?
- A.
  
  Talent
- B.
  
  Style
- C.
  
  Cooperation
- D.
  
  Strength
9.

The author includes details about baseball in paragraph 8 to —
- A.
  
  Explain the game
- B.
  
  Create humor
- C.
  
  Develop the characters
- D.
  
  Build suspense
10.

Why does Coach Fowler decide to put Jason in the game?
- A.
  
  The team has begun to lose the game.
- B.
  
  Jason has finally focused on the game.
- C.
  
  One of the players has started to feel sick.
- D.
  
  Jason has promised to stop clowning around.