Because of Mr. Terupt Final Novel Comprehension Assessment

Choose the best answer for the following question. Which pair of adjectives best describes Mr. Terupt’s teaching style?

• dull and indifferent

• positive and honest

• wild and loud

• stubborn and relentless

Choose the best answer for the following question. What do Anna and Jessica have in common?

• Neither have moms in their lives.

• Neither have dads in their lives.

• Both are trouble-makers.

• Both are really shy.

Choose the best answer for the following question. What role does James play in the story?

• He changes Mr. Terupt.

• The class fights over his attention.

• He reveals a different side of Alexia.

• He reveals a different side of Jeffrey.

Choose the best answer for the following question. How does Alexia change throughout the school year?

• She becomes more understanding of others.

• She becomes less understanding of others.

• Her family life improves.

• She becomes meaner to others.

What do the characters realize about Mr. Terupt as the story progresses?

• He doesn’t care as much about them as they thought at first.

• He has a great family that looks after him.

• He is secretly married.

• He doesn’t have many people in his life to support him.

What did the students learn about Mr. Terupt following the fire alarm incident?

• He cares about their safety.

• He would stick up for them.

• He gets stressed out easily.

• He doesn’t like their principal.

How does Alexia feel about Mr. Terupt after he talks to her in the hallway?

• She understands where he is coming from.

• She realizes the fault in her behavior.

• She thinks he is a nice teacher.

• She hates him.

Why does Mr. Terupt wipe his eyes when Peter asks if they could invite James to their party?

• He is touched by Peter’s idea.

• He is crying because he is sad.

• He has something in his eye.

• He feels bad for James.

Select the word that best matches the meaning of the vocabulary word based on how it is used in the text: “My mom has warned me not to get involved in that popularity stuff. She was ostracized once.” (p.35)

• left out

• included

• hurt

• careless

Select the word that best matches the meaning of the vocabulary word based on how it is used in the text: “I want you to be friendlier...I will not tolerate your meanness anymore.” (p.86)

• encourage

• stop

• support

• allow