UNIT 4 REVIEW END TEST

What is the meaning of the word “emerge” as it is used in the story?

• howl

• growl

• attack

• appear

Read this sentence from the story: “Sunrise was looming, and the children knew that daylight was their adversary.” What is the meaning of the word “looming” as it is used in the sentence above?

• late

• reducing

• decreasing

• approaching

What is the meaning of the word “adversary” as it is used in the story?

• friend

• enemy

• danger

• good fortune

What is the meaning of the phrase “nick of time” as it is used in the story?

• too late

• just in time

• in a short time

• after waiting for a long time

Read this sentence from the story: “The children ran to the front door, suddenly forgetting their need to be quiet, and were welcomed with open arms by the conductors, Levi and Clara.” What is the meaning of the word “conductors” as it is used in the sentence above?

• people who sold slaves

• people who drive trains

• people who caught slaves

• people who helped slaves escape

How does Hector feel at the beginning of the story?

• Hector feels bored.

• Hector feels adventurous.

• Hector feels motivated to study.

• Hector feels excited about meeting new school friends.

Read the following sentence from page two of the story. "Pretty soon, Hector was lost in a world of knights, trolls, and sword fights." Based on this sentence, what can you infer about how Hector’s viewpoint on reading is changing? (Choose all that apply.)

• Hector is enjoying reading.

• Hector only likes to read fantasy books.

• Hector only likes to read books with friends.

• Hector is reading a book that is too difficult for him.

Read the following sentences from page three of the story. He roamed the streets of ancient Greece, helped fix robots on a different planet, saw the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, and was there for the finding of the New World. He met so many people along the way, including kings and beggars, each with a tale to tell. Why did the author include these sentences?

• The author wants to show that Hector had a great time with his new friend Juan.

• The author wants to show that Hector went on many adventures through reading.

• The author wants to show that Hector wished that he had the chance to go on vacation over the summer.

• The author wants to show that Hector did get to travel around the world by the end of the summer.

What do Phil’s actions show about him?

• Phil is realistic about things.

• Phil is anxious about new things.

• Phil is ingenious and comes up with new ideas.

• Phil is cowardly when faced with a new situation.

What does this sentence show you about Daniel? “What if we throw rocks at it? Maybe the monster will get annoyed and leave,’ Daniel suggested.”

• Daniel is willing to take a risk.

• Daniel is overly cautious about things.

• Daniel does not think his ideas through.

• Daniel is practical and doesn’t believe that the monster is real.