Red Kayak Ch. 13-15 Comprehension and Vocabulary Quiz

What flashback does Brady have when he finds the drill on the DiAngelo property?

• He remembers the time they built a fort by the river.

• He remembers talking with JT and Digger about drilling holes in the DiAngelo's boat.

• He remembers using his dad's drill and not putting it back.

• He remembers that Mr. DiAngelo used it to fix his boat.

Do you think Digger would have thought of drilling holes in a boat if Brady hadn't first suggested the idea?

• Yes

• No

What is Brady's reaction to the thought of Digger sinking the kayak?

• He was shocked.

• He wasn't surprised.

• He was proud of Digger for taking action.

How is the friendship between the three boys changing?

• They used to see each other every day and that hasn't changed.

• They are closer than ever after the death of Ben.

• They are no longer speaking and hanging out together every day.

• They are slowly growing apart. It is very common at this age.

What type of conflict is there between Brady and his friends?

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Fate

Which word correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? Winning the lottery was so _________, I thought it was a dream!

• futon

• surreal

Which sentence uses the word "aspiration" correctly?

• The bread was past its aspiration date.

• Fish use aspiration to breathe underwater.

• My brother has aspirations of becoming President someday.

• Aspiration is the highest form of praise

Which sentence uses the word "petitioning" correctly?

• We used a petitioning to separate the boys from the girls.

• Petitioning heavily, the girls almost passed out during the marathon.

• I had to fill out a petitioning form to participate in the event.

• We were petitioning the city council to build a bridge.

Which sentence uses the word "molt" correctly?

• The snake molts every year when it gets its new skin.

• The butter molted in the hot pan.

• I always feel like I'm going to molt when I'm in the sun for too long.

• Our bread had green molt on it, so we threw it away.

Which word is a synonym for "measly"?

• big

• generous

• meager

• rich