The Gold Cadillac (Glencoe) Quiz

Which character's actions and feelings are clearest to the reader due to the point of view?

• Lois's

• Wilma's

• The father's

• The mother's

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The reader learns about the father's character mainly through -

• his wife's behavior

• his own words and actions

• what other characters say about him

• the author's description of his thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A minor character in this passage is

• lois

• the father

• the mother

• Mr. Leroy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How are Wilma and Lois different from each other?

• Wilma is less interested in cars

• Wilma is less concerned about the mothers reaction

• Wilma is more excited about telling the neighbors

• Wilma is more careful about avoiding disappointments

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What makes the sisters so excited through the passage?

• They think the car is made of gold

• They want to go for a ride immediately

• They are thrilled to have an expensive car

• They can't wait to see their mother's reaction to the Cadillac

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the passage, the major contrast between the mother and the father has to do with their attitudes about

• their children

• spending money

• the neighborhood

• politeness and manners

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author describes the neighbors gathering around the car to show that -

• buying the Cadillac was a special thing to do

• the car was not as good as it looks

• the mother was unhappy with the her husband

• the purchase made the father a neighborhood joke

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What technique does the author use to inform the reader that the father has purchased the car?

• Dialogue

• Description

• Supporting Details

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the story suggest is the real reason the mother walks back into the house?

• Everyone has fallen silent

• She is eager to prepare a meal

• She has no interest in cars

• She is upset with her husband's purchase

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

During the course of this passage the father's mood changes from

• joy to irritation

• calmness to anger

• sadness to happiness

• confidence to concern

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3