Grade 6 English Quiz 1 practice sheet

Lila and her best friend, Sarah, were having a picnic when dark clouds began to gather. A loud clap of

thunder startled them, and heavy rain poured down. The two friends scrambled to pack up their food

and ran toward the nearest shelter. They got soaked before reaching a small gazebo, where they

huddled together, hoping the storm would pass quickly.

What is the conflict in the passage?

• Lila and Sarah forgot to check the weather forecast.

• Lila and Sarah struggle to escape a sudden storm.

• Lila and Sarah can’t find a place to eat their picnic.

Max was playing soccer with his team when the opposing team’s star player suddenly fouled him. Max fell hard on the ground and winced in pain. The referee didn’t see the foul, and the opposing team continued the game, scoring a goal. Max's teammates protested, but the referee waved them off, leaving Max feeling both hurt and frustrated.

What is the conflict in the passage?

• Max gets injured but keeps playing.

• Max feels disappointed when his team loses.

• Max is fouled, but the referee doesn’t notice.

Tariq sat at his desk, staring at the two invitations in front of him. One was for his best friend’s birthday party, and the other was for a family reunion his parents insisted he attend. Both events were on the same day and at the same time. Tariq sighed, torn between wanting to spend time with his friend and needing to respect his family’s wishes.

What is the conflict in the passage?

• Tariq can’t decide which event to attend.

• Tariq doesn’t want to go to either event.

• Tariq doesn’t like birthday parties.

Emily had been practicing for the school talent show for weeks. But now, as she stood backstage waiting for her turn, her stomach churned with nerves. She peeked out at the large audience and felt a wave of panic. What if she forgot the words to her song? Emily gripped her microphone tightly, battling the fear inside her.

What is the conflict in the passage?

• Emily is nervous about performing in front of an audience.

• Emily doesn’t want to participate in the talent show.

• Emily forgot the words to her song.

According to “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” what does Hachiko do every day?

• Hachiko steals food from strangers in the city square.

• Hachiko gets lost walking from the station to his home.

• Hachiko accompanies Kentaro to his school downtown.

• Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station.

In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” who is Hachiko’s owner?

• a university professor

• a busy train conductor

• a station security guard

• a young boy from Tokyo

Who is the narrator of “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog”?

• Kentaro, a young boy

• Hachiko, a loyal dog

• Dr. Ueno, an older man

• Mr. Kobayashi, Kentaro’s father

In “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” why does Hachiko’s owner stop going to the train station?

• He dies while he is at work.

• He moves to another city.

• He stops taking the train to work.

• He decides to leave Hachiko behind.

According to “Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog,” how do the Japanese people honor Hachiko?

• They build a statue of him.

• They find him a new home.

• They give him scraps of food.

• They send his owner flowers.

Which of the following must be true of a person silently standing in line?

• She is kind.

• She is loud.

• She is quiet.

• She is angry.