Journeys 4th Grade Lesson 8 Review

What does the word studio mean in the sentence below?

Perry was working on some new paintings in his studio.

• a school for artists

• a place where an artist works

• a laboratory where art is restored

• a place where ancient art is displayed

What does the word schedule mean in the sentence below?

Alfie looked at the train schedule to find out when he should leave the house.

• a map of train routes

• a report on train conditions

• a checklist for train functions

• a list of arrival and departure times

What does the word ruined mean in the sentence below?

A terrible rainstorm ruined Barbara's plans for a picnic.

• changed

• destroyed

• extended

• moved

What does the idiom "chowed down" mean in the sentence below?

• ate a lot

• sat down

• ate slowly

• cooked food

What does the idiom "Face the music" mean in the sentence below?

Deion decided to face the music and tell his mother the truth.

• play some loud music

• turn to face his mother

• listen to some old music

• take responsibility for his actions

How does James feel at the beginning of the passage?

• lucky to be leaving home

• angry about missing his birthday

• nervous about going to New York

• happy to be visiting Uncle Romie

How can you tell that this passage is told in the first-person point of view?

• because thee narrator describes the setting

• because the narrator is the first person to speak

• because the narrator is one of the passage characters

• because the narrator knows every character's thoughts

At first, how does James feel about Uncle Romie?

• He fears and dislikes his uncle intensely.

• He feels an instant connection with his uncle.

• He wishes he could be as talented as his uncle.

• He feels he and his uncle have nothing in common.

Why does Uncle Romie usually close his studio door?

• because he is angry with Aunt Nanette

• because he doesn't want to be disturbed

• because his is unhappy about James's visit

• because he fears someone will steal his work

What happens when James and Uncle Romie have breakfast together?

• They have an argument.

• They learn about each other.

• Uncle Romie teaches James how to paint.

• James tells Uncle Romie he wants to go home.