MCA Reading Practice Test

What is the setting of the story?

• A castle

• An enchanted forest

• A kingdom

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the above' because the story is set in a castle, an enchanted forest, and a kingdom.

Which character is the protagonist of the story?

• Prince Alexander

• The king

• The enchanted forest

• The prince's people

Answer explanation

The protagonist of the story is Prince Alexander, as mentioned in the correct answer choice. He is the main character around whom the story revolves.

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "twinkling like diamonds"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Answer explanation

The correct type of figurative language used in the phrase 'twinkling like diamonds' is a simile because it directly compares two unlike things using 'like'.

What does the phrase "the earth seemed to breathe a sigh of contentment" suggest?

• The earth was tired.

• The earth was happy.

• The earth was sad.

• The earth was angry.

Answer explanation

The phrase suggests that the earth was happy, as it implies a sense of contentment and satisfaction, not tired, sad, or angry.

Neither Emily nor her brothers ______ happy with the new rules. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• is

• are

• was

• were

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'were' because the sentence is referring to multiple people (Emily and her brothers), so the plural form of the verb 'to be' is needed.

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Coral Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

How many individual reefs make up the Great Barrier Reef?

• 2,900

• 900

• 2,300

• 7

What is the Great Barrier Reef considered?

• A desert

• A mountain range

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site

• A rainforest

What is the mood of the passage?

What is the protagonist doing at the beginning of the passage?

• Staring out the window

• Laughing

• Dancing

• Sleeping