Reading Comprehension Quiz

Which word best describes Abigail?

• Curious

• Eager

• Impatient

• Responsible

Paragraphs 13 and 14 are important to this story because they -

• Give the reader an idea of how old Harry and Abigail are

• Show the relationship between Harry and Abigail

• Tell why Abigail and Harry are home alone

• Tell how Abigail and Harry find the beads

Read this sentence from paragraph 16: "Do you think Mom would mind if we used them?" asked Harry. What does this sentence reveal about Harry's relationship with his mother?

• He respects her.

• He misses her.

• He surprises her.

• He appreciates her.

Abigail thought the afternoon was going to be difficult because she -

• Knew Harry did not like staying with her

• Was not good at playing the games Harry liked

• Thought her mother wanted Harry to stay indoors

• Expected Harry to cause some trouble

Which sentence best describes the attic?

• As she wondered where Harry was hiding, the perfect place popped into her head.

• She raced to the garage and climbed the stairs to the attic used for storage.

• The floor was so dusty that she easily followed Harry's footprints to where he was crouching behind a pile of boxes.

• As he hopped up to run away, he knocked over several boxes, tipping them to the floor.

How did Abigail's feelings change during the events of the story?

• Ashamed to proud

• Worried to cheerful

• Tired to enthusiastic

• Frightened to hopeful

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

• Harry finds some boxes of beads and helps his sister make jewelry for their mother.

• Harry convinces Abigail to play a game with him inside the house as a way to spend an afternoon.

• Abigail and Harry find some beads that provide an afternoon of fun while their mother is in a meeting.

• Abigail attempts to find an activity to occupy her time while baby-sitting her brother.

This story would most likely appeal to readers who-

• Like rainy weather

• Play basketball at home

• Enjoy playing indoor games

• Have younger brothers or sisters

Which sentence best states the theme of this story?

• Working together can be a bad idea.

• Playing with family can be a learning experience.

• Enjoyment can be found in unexpected places.

• Curiosity can lead to unfortunate situations.

Complete the following analogy. Hide-and-seek is to game as -

• bracelet is to jewelry

• table is to pantry

• bead is to necklace

• dust is to footprint