RI 8.1 Quiz

Question 1 of 10

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Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.
With whom is Michael Living?

Select one of the following:

  • The Jonas Brothers

  • Michael and Toby

  • Jacko and Michael

  • Jacko and Toby

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

What can you infer about Jacko's mood?

Select one of the following:

  • scared

  • grumpy

  • happy

  • excited

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

Which of the following would be considered explicit textual evidence?

Select one of the following:

  • Toby is Michael's brother

  • Michael and Toby were cold

  • Michael was trying to sleep

  • "the sky looked gray and dirty"

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

What can you infer about the place they are living?

Select one of the following:

  • happy and clean

  • dull and uncared for

  • brand new

  • bright and colorful

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

Which words help describe the setting?

Select one of the following:

  • "...Toby was awake as well."

  • "Michael woke up with a start."

  • "...cracked glass of the curtainless window...

  • "A shouting of voices."

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Where is the beach?

Select one of the following:

  • in a city suburb

  • in a mountain village

  • on a deserted coast

  • in a small town

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace, without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

How do you think Emily feels?

Select one of the following:

  • sympathetic

  • happy

  • unhappy

  • cheerful

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Do you think Emily_______________?

Select one of the following:

  • wants to be left alone

  • is ready to party on the beach

  • is on vacation

  • wants to go swimming

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

Select one of the following:

  • "... sea eagle that called Emily..."

  • "... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

  • "... its broad wings dusty..."

  • "... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

What time of day do you think it is and why?

Select one of the following:

  • evening because there was no one on the street

  • morning because birds are out at that time

  • lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

  • afternoon because she is coming home from school

Explanation

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