Fiction Review 2

The reader can tell that the selection is realistic fiction because it –

• describes events and actions that took place a long time ago

• exaggerates the abilities of the main character

• tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation

• tells about events that could happen in life today

In the paragraph above, the prefix un- helps the reader determine that the word uncovered means –

• not covered

• hidden

• not protected

• underneath

What can the reader tell about Larry’s mom based on these details?

• She does not understand why Larry won’t get up.

• She is annoyed that Larry won’t get up.

• She doesn’t like alarm clocks.

• She wanted Larry to clean his room.

Larry’s actions before school suggest that he –

• is irritable when he is awakened

• does not like getting ready for school

• . becomes irritated when someone bothers him

• is not excited about the first day of school

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word tough is used in the selection?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

The author included the simile in the underlined sentence to suggest that Larry –

• . may attack his mother

• is grumpy

• sleeps the way a bear does

• is uncomfortable

What does the underlined word quietly mean?

• forcefully

• noisily

• silently

• . sternly

The problem in the story is solved when –

• Larry finally gets out of bed.

• Mom uncovers Larry.

• Mom tells Larry to get up.

• Larry shoos his mother away with his hands.

Larry shoos his mother away with his hands most likely because he –

• is swatting at a fly

• . is trying to turn off his alarm

• wants her to leave him alone

• needs to go to the bathroom