6th Grade ELA Quiz

What is the main conflict in the story Hatchet by Gary Paulsen?

• Brian must overcome his fear of flying.

• Brian must survive in the wilderness after a plane crash.

• Brian must convince his parents to let him visit his father.

• Brian struggles with his parents’ divorce.

In Hatchet, which of the following best describes Brian's “Aha Moment” during his survival journey?

• Brian realizes the importance of staying calm and focused.

• Brian realizes he is lost in the wilderness.

• Brian learns how to build a shelter from the plane wreckage.

• Brian decides to swim across the lake to get help.

In the memoir Aha Moment, the author reflects on a moment of personal growth. Which of the following best captures the lesson the author learns?

• The importance of listening to others.

• The value of perseverance and resilience.

• The need to trust only oneself.

• The importance of keeping secrets.

What is the main theme of the short story The Treasure of Lemon Brown by Walter Dean Myers?

• The true value of a treasure is found in the memories it holds.

• It is important to always keep your possessions safe.

• Money is the most valuable treasure a person can have.

• Friendship is the most important thing in life.

How does Greg learn the value of family from Lemon Brown in The Treasure of Lemon Brown?

• Greg learns to appreciate his father's guidance.

• Greg realizes that material wealth does not equal true wealth.

• Greg understands the importance of following his dreams.

• Greg decides to spend more time with his own family.

In Langston Hughes’s poem Mother to Son, the speaker compares life to a staircase. What is the significance of this comparison?

• The staircase represents the struggles and obstacles the speaker has faced.

• The staircase symbolizes the speaker’s journey to success.

• The staircase is a metaphor for the speaker’s family history.

• The staircase represents the speaker’s desire to leave home.

In the poem Elena, the speaker expresses feelings of longing and loss. What literary device is primarily used in the line “Her life was as bright as the sun”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

What is the main emotion conveyed in the poem Elena by Pat Mora?

• Excitement

• Longing

• Joy

• Anger

In I, Too by Langston Hughes, the speaker’s tone can best be described as:

• Hopeful and defiant.

• Bitter and angry.

• Resentful and sad.

• Joyful and carefree.

What message is Langston Hughes trying to convey in I, Too?

• Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

• People should accept their roles in society without protest.

• The past should be left behind in order to move forward.

• People should fight for their rights in violent ways.