Comprehension Quiz

Which choice best describes the difference in Rosa's and Ernesto's perspectives?

• Rosa thinks it is fun to meet Ernesto's friends. Ernesto thinks Rosa's friends are too athletic.

• Rosa wants Ernesto to come up with ideas for his visit. Ernesto thinks Rosa should be a better tourguide.

• Rosa imagines how exciting her trip to the city will be. Ernesto imagines how relaxing his trip to the country will be.

• Rosa thinks the city is better than her country home. Ernesto thinks the country is boring and he does not wish to return.

What does the phrase "eyes lit up" tell about Rosa?

• She feels excited.

• She is wide awake.

• She needs to find her sunglasses.

• She wants to spend time with her cousin.

What does paragraph 1 reveal about Rosa?

• Rosa is an anxious person who does not like change.

• Rosa is full of energy and enjoys trying many different things.

• Rosa is upset about having to visit her cousin in the city.

• Rosa plans to move away from the country and live in the city.

Which inference can be drawn from the description of the quarry in paragraph 16?

• It is not as deep as Rosa thinks it is.

• It is surrounded by beautiful scenery.

• It is too far away for the cousins to swim in.

• It is different from the pool Ernesto is used to.

What does the phrase "went down quickly" mean in this sentence?

• It was faster to cross the bridge into the city.

• The events of the day continued to get worse.

• Manhatten was located at a lower elevation than Brooklyn.

• More people were found in Manhatten than in Brooklyn.

What is the meaning of the word strenuous?

• exhausting

• frightening

• overwhelming

• unfamiliar

Which paragraph best develops the theme that people are comfortable with know and uncomfortable with what is unfamiliar?

• paragraph 11

• Paragraph 12

• Paragraph 13

• Paragraph 14

What does word spewing mean as it is used in this sentence?

• crowding around

• knocking into

• speaking up

• forcing out