Quiz on 'Dreamer in Scrubs'

Use "Dreamer in Scrubs" to answer the following question. Based on the end of the story “Dreamer in Scrubs,” the reader can predict that Mia will —

• plan additional time to talk to her brother about his project

• assist in an upcoming future medical professionals club meeting

• continue to pursue a career in the medical field

• encourage her friends to read medical books

Use "Dreamer in Scrubs" to answer the following question. Which sentence from the story "Dreamer in Scrubs" shows that Mia feels certain about her future?

• Mia grinned. “Not thinking. Planning.” (paragraph 6)

• She didn’t have fancy equipment or a big plan yet, but she had her dream. (paragraph 9)

• Later that night, she taped a photo of a surgeon to her wall. (paragraph 9)

• At the table, her little brother Javier was in the middle of an animated story about his science project. (paragraph 3)

Use "Dreamer in Scrubs" to answer the following question.

Part 1: Based on events in the story “Dreamer in Scrubs,” which sentence best expresses its theme?

• It is worth it to spend time with your family.

• It’s important to prioritize dreams and goals.

• Books can change people’s opinions.

• Career goals can change over time.

Use "Dreamer in Scrubs" to answer the following question.

Part 2: Which sentence from the story best supports the answer to Part 1?

• Her dad chuckled. “You’ve got time to figure it out, you know.”(paragraph 7)

• “And then the volcano exploded!” he said, waving his fork. “Cool, right?!”(paragraph 2)

• It joined her collection of notes and sketches about the human body.(paragraph 9)

• …but she had her dream. And that was a good place to start.(paragraph 9)

Use "Dreamer in Scrubs" to answer the following question. In paragraph 3 of the story “Dreamer in Scrubs,” what does the word animated mean?

• Created

• Enthusiastic

• Determined

• Lethargic

Use "Dreamer in Scrubs" to answer the following question. Look at the diagram from the story “Dreamer in Scrubs.” What is the most likely reason the author includes the diagram?

• To help the reader see what parts of the heart are important

• To demonstrate that Mia was interested in complicated topics

• To show the size of the pictures in Mia’s book

• To help the reader understand why Mia wants to become a doctor

Use "Trailblazing Surgeon" to answer the following question. In paragraph 4 of the selection "Trailblazing Surgeon" what does the word jeers mean?

• Fights

• Differences

• Taunts

• Alterations

Use "Trailblazing Surgeon" to answer the following question. Which sentence from the selection "Trailblazing Surgeon" best supports the idea that Mary expected to face obstacles?

• She was arrested repeatedly for her efforts. (paragraph 7)

• After her release, Walker was hired by the Army as a civilian surgeon and put in charge of a hospital for women prisoners in Kentucky. (paragraph 6)

• So Walker volunteered, spending nearly two years as an unpaid field surgeon near the front lines. (paragraph 5)

• “She once said that nobody would ever know what she had to go through just to step out the door each morning” (paragraph 4)

Use "Trailblazing Surgeon" to answer the following question. What is the most likely reason the author includes paragraph 2 in the selection "Trailblazing Surgeon"?

• To suggest that Mary’s confidence came from her parents.

• To show the importance of education

• To explain how her father became a doctor

• To emphasize that good students come from large families

Use "Trailblazing Surgeon" to answer the following question. What is the controlling idea of the selection "Trailblazing Surgeon"?

• Mary Walker was a woman surgeon who disliked wearing restrictive clothing.

• A surgeon named Mary Walker graduated from Syracuse Medical College in 1855.

• Becoming an award-winning surgeon was difficult for a woman named Mary Walker in the 1800’s

• A woman won a medal of honor for her service as a surgeon in the Civil War