Scholastic Storyworks

What does the word "adventure" mean in the context of Pinocchio's journey?

• A boring routine

• A dangerous mission

• An exciting and risky experience

• A peaceful retreat

The teacher gave out ........................ awards to the students who worked the hardest during the school year

• tumult

• scholastic

• mentor

Which word is spelled correctly?

• scholastic

• scholistic

• scolastic

• schlostic

Which best states the message of the story?

• You should always put your family first.

• If you want to win, you must work hard.

• Sometimes you have to accept that there are things you can't change.

• Doing what is right sometimes requires risks and sacrifices.

What makes "In the Game" a good title for this story?

• The whole story takes place in one basketball game.

• The problem is solved at the basketball game.

• The kids got sucked into a board game that came to life.

How does Cory change from the beginning of the story to the end?

• Cory was disappointed at the beginning of the story and disappointed at the end.

• Although Cory did not give up his sneakers to help the boy at the beginning of the story, he sacrificed his spot on the team to help Jason at the end.

• Cory was dishonest in the beginning but trustworthy in the end.

What is the main theme of the story 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'?

• A) The importance of honesty

• B) The dangers of greed

• C) The value of friendship

• D) The thrill of adventure

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'scholastic' correctly?

• A) The scholastic weather was perfect for a picnic.

• B) Her scholastic achievements earned her a scholarship.

• C) He felt scholastic after eating too much.

• D) The dog was very scholastic and friendly.

What does the word 'metaphor' mean in literary terms?

• A) A direct comparison between two things

• B) An exaggeration for effect

• C) A figure of speech that implies comparison

• D) A statement that contradicts itself

In the context of a story, what is a 'climax'?

• A) The introduction of characters

• B) The turning point of the story

• C) The conclusion of the story

• D) The setting of the story