6th Grade ELA SC Ready Assessment-Style Quiz

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

• A) Brian must overcome his fear of flying.

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

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

• D) Brian struggles with his parents’ divorce.

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

• A) Brian realizes the importance of staying calm and focused.

• B) Brian realizes he is lost in the wilderness.

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

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

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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?

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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.

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

• A) Greg learns to appreciate his father's guidance.

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

• C) Greg understands the importance of following his dreams.

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

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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.

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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”?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

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

• Excitement

• Longing

• Joy

• Anger

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

• Hopeful and defiant.

• Bitter and angry.

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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.

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