Reading Comprehension Quiz Extended Day March 20th

Read line 25. What is the most likely reason Nelson asks Lucia this question?

• To learn where he can buy the same book

• To find out if she picked up his book in the library

• To get suggestions from her about where to look for his book

• To see if there is another copy of the book in the library

What does the word assume mean in line 32?

• Suggest a different solution

• Realize something is missing

• Wonder about a problem

• Believe something without proof

Which line from the play best supports the idea that Nelson realizes he made a mistake?

• NELSON: Are you sure you didn’t find it here? (line 27)

• NELSON: Don’t you think that’s strange? (line 33)

• NELSON: Poor Lucia was telling the truth all along. (line 44)

• NELSON: But now I have another plan. (line 48)

Read line 45. "MR. LUND: Well, tomorrow is a new day." What does this line suggest?

• Nelson can improve the situation with Lucia and Ms. Chen.

• Lucia will notice that Nelson is being nice to her.

• Mr. Lund will help Nelson look for a new backpack.

• Nelson should return to writing camp with Matt.

Why is Mr. Lund important to the resolution of the play?

• He listens to Nelson talk about his problem.

• He tells Nelson to look through his backpack again.

• He looks through the house to find the book.

• He offers a way to apologize the next day at camp.

Read the dictionary entry for the word "check." Which definition of "check" is used in line 21?

• Definition 1: to mark

• Definition 2: to control

• Definition 3: to search

• Definition 4: to study

Read this stage direction from line 30: LUCIA: [Closing the book and holding it to her chest.] What does this stage direction suggest about Lucia?

• She wants to be sure to take the book when she leaves.

• She wants to read the book before Nelson does.

• She is upset that Nelson plans to write about the book.

• She realizes that Nelson thinks the book belongs to him.