Salt in His Shoes Comprehension Test

In the beginning why does Michael think that he loses the

game?

• because he is too slow

• because he is not tall enough

• because he is not strong enough

• no one likes him

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.3

What does Michael’s mom convince him will help his problems?

• patience

• prayers

• salt

• all of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

CCSS.SL.1.3

Michael grows an inch the first night after his mother’s plan.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

Who helps convince Michael to go back to the basketball court?

• Mom

• Dad

• His brothers

• His sisters

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.SL.1.2

Michael's team wins the game at the end of the book.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

When does the author use italics?

• to show character’s thinking

• to show something is serious

• he didn’t use them

• during the important part

Michael Jordan used hard work and patience to help make his dreams come true.

• True

• False

What type of story is this?

• Biography

• Mystery

• Autobiography

• Comedy

In the end did the salt make Michael a better player?

• Yes

• No

What is the lesson that the author wants you to learn in Salt in His Shoes?

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.2