7th Reading Intervention Quiz (7.2B; 7.5F; 7.6C)

7.2B - Use "Brave, Not Fearless" to answer the following question.

Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of "Brave, Not Fearless".

"He knew his mother would be going to the disaster area caused by the massive wave."

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In this sentence, the word _________ provides a clue to the meaning of massive.

7.2B - Use Brave, Not Fearless to answer the following question.

What does the word murky mean in paragraph 3 of the story "Brave, Not Fearless"?

• clear and neat

• very large

• dark and cloudy

• large wave

7.5F - Use Brave, Not Fearless to answer the following question.

What can the reader infer about the narrator based on paragraph 3 of the story "Brave, Not Fearless"?

• He is upset that his mother wants to help others.

• He is concerned that his mother has to work in the disaster zone.

• He thinks his mother cares about other people more than about him.

• He wonders if his mother is afraid of the disaster area.

7.6C - Which sentence best supports the idea that Trey is concerned his mother leaving for work?

• "Yes, Trey, you know I have to go, she replied."

  (paragraph 2)

• "People are hurt and in trouble, and I know how to help them." (paragraph 2)

• "He was embarrassed about how shaky his voice sounded." (paragraph 1)

• "He knew his mother would be going straight into the disaster area caused by the massive wave." (paragraph 1)

7.6C - Which sentence suggest that Trey is upset because of his mother's work trip?

• "People are hurt and in trouble and I know how to help them." (paragraph 2)

• "Trey clicked off the news report and thought about everything he had learned since yesterday when the tsunami hit Japan." (paragraph 3)

• "He was embarrassed at how shaky his voice sounded."

  (paragraph 1)

• "Trey looked up from the television when his mother came down the stairs, her suitcase in one hand and her medical bag in the other." (paragraph 1)

Use Brave, Not Fearless to answer the following question.

What can the reader infer about the narrator based on paragraph 9 of the story "Brave, Not Fearless"?

• He is upset that his mother has to go away for work.

• He wonders if his relationship with his mother will change after her trip.

• He thinks his mother is excited about going to the disaster zone.

• He feels happy because both he and his mother will be brave during this tough time.

Which sentence supports the idea that Trey’s mother is worried about the disaster caused by the huge wave?

• "His mother was brave, and he would be brave, too."

• "Trey thought I need you too, but he didn't say it out loud."

• "His mom gave him a big smile and a bigger hug."

• "People are hurt and in trouble, and I know how to help them."

Which sentence suggests that Trey's mother shows bravery by going to the disaster area and helping others?

• "He knew his mother would be going straight into the disaster area caused by the massive wave."

• "people are hurt and in trouble, and I know how to help them."

• "She could help fight the diseases that would spread ow because there was no clean water in the disaster area."

• "He pointed his fingers and poked her arm three times, pretending to give her three shots."

What is most likely the reason the author includes the interaction between Trey and his mother in paragraphs 2 and 3?

• To show how Trey’s mother is excited about her work trip.

• To reveal how Trey feels about his mother's dangerous job.

• To explain why Trey and his mother are planning a vacation.

• To illustrate how Trey’s mother is preparing for a different job.

In paragraph 8, what does the word inoculation mean?

• diseases

• infections

• treatment

• vaccinations