When The Circus Came To Town
Complete the Comprehension, Vocabulary and Theme test based on "When the Circus Came to Town." You may use your book and graphic organizer.
- 1.How do you know that "When the Circus Came to Town" is realistic Fiction?
- A.
The main character overcomes a challenge.
- B.
The characters are actual figures from history.
- C.
The story events could not happen in real life.
- D.
The story gives facts and details about a topic.
- 2.Why doesn't Ursala want to join the crowd outside?
- A.
She wants to avoid walking in the snow.
- B.
She is embarrassed by the way she looks.
- C.
She wants to join her friends somewhere else.
- D.
She is afraid the wind will blow off her scarf.
- 3.Why does Ah Sam say his cousins need music?
- A.
They need song words to explain their tricks.
- B.
They need the rhythm in order to do their act.
- C.
They want to put the audience in a good mood.
- D.
They want everyone to clap while they perform.
- 4.What does it mean when Ursula says "I felt like parrots had landed in my home?"
- A.
The townspeople were all dressed up for the circus.
- B.
A large flock of birds had flown into her yard.
- C.
Ah Sam had feathers on his new clothes.
- D.
The cousins' costumes were very colorful.
- 5.Which idea BEST shows that Ah Sam planned all along for Ursula to play her music?
- A.
The cousins have already learned to spell out "Thank you, Ursula."
- B.
Ah Sam suggests that Ursula sneak out to stand behind the crowd.
- C.
Ah Sam says the cousins have a trick no one has seen before.
- D.
The cousins arrive on a stagecoach without a musician.
- 6.Ursula forgets to play her music at times during the show because she is...
- A.
Excited by some of the acts.
- B.
Thinking about pirate signals.
- C.
Worried about making a mistake.
- D.
Concerned about her father's hurt lip.
- 7.What finally makes "Pirate Ursula" return?
- A.
Mr. Schultz carries her nearer to the fire.
- B.
Her entire pirate crew attends the circus.
- C.
The audience applauds for her music.
- D.
Susie gives her a secret pirate sign.
- 8.What is the MOST important lesson Ursula learns in the story?
- A.
A circus can take place outdoors.
- B.
People can learn to do amazing tricks.
- C.
Looks are not as important as how you feel.
- D.
Two people can do jumps together in a costume.
- 9.How do Ursula's feelings change during the story? Use details and examples from "When the Circus Came to Town" to support your answer.
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