UNIT 4 CFA READING (REVIEW)

Based on paragraph 4, the character trait that best describes Janice is —

• adventurous

• careful

• happy

• surprised

Which sentence from the selection supports your answer in Question #1?

• Her mother agreed that it would certainly surprise everyone, and they went inside.

• An hour later, Janice’s hair was transformed.

• Janice’s mother took off her hat and gave it to Janice to wear so she wouldn’t give away the surprise on the way home.

• Surprises were fun, but organizing them was even more exciting!

In paragraph 3, Janice makes a decision to change her look. Choose two sentences that tell why Janice decides to change her hair.

• It was a cut in a style she seen in fashion magazines.

• When she danced, her hair got in the way.

• Janice and her mother walked past a beauty salon and looked inside.

• In the summertime, Janice's hair made her feel wam.

In paragraph 7, what theme can the reader infer?

• Tricking friends is never nice.

• Big surprises are not much fun.

• Hide the truth from friends as much as possible.

• Having a secret can be fun, even if it only lasts a short time.

What is one theme in the selection?

• People make difficult decisions every day.

• Every person should surprise their friends.

• The best part of surprising others is planning the surprise.

• Having fun with your friends is the most important thing in life.

What do the words that follow characters’ names in paragraphs 1–4 of “Maui and the Sun” represent?

• Words that the characters speak

• The characters’ internal thoughts

• A script for a narrator to read aloud

• Stage directions for characters’ actions

In “Maui and the Sun,” what information do the stage directions provide?

• Maui’s tone of voice

• Brother #1’s ideas about the sun

• The setting and the characters’ actions

• Brother #2’s description of how strong Maui is

Which sentence from the selection supports your answer in Question #7?

• MAUI and his two brothers sit on the beach, cooking dinner.

• I am going to make the sun slow down!

• Maui, you might be the strongest person on the island, but you’re not strong enough to control the sun.

• I will catch the sun and make it move slower.

What is a theme of "Maui and the Sun"?

• Nature can be unpredictable and unfair to people.

• Having time to do chores is more important than having fun.

• Even the strongest person in the world cannot control nature.

• The impossible can become possible if one believes in oneself.

What is a theme of "The Sun Dancer"?

• The sun is a source of joy for people.

• It is better to be graceful than strong.

• A mighty king always gets what he wants.

• Fast beats slow every time.