The Lost Kitten - Test Review

1.  Read the sentence from the text. 

The large, colorful sign displayed a photo of a kitten and the words, “LOST KITTEN” in big, bold letters. 

What does the word displayed mean in this sentence?

• Ⓐ talked

• Ⓑ fell

• Ⓒ ran

• Ⓓ showed

Read the sentence from the text. 

When Boots saw the open door, he slipped out and sprinted off.

What does the word sprinted mean in this sentence?

• Ⓐ ran fast

• Ⓑ walked slowly

• Ⓒ hid from sight

• Ⓓ ran inside

1. Read this sentence from the passage. 
   

I bet Sally is feeling so blue!

What does the author mean by saying Sally is feeling so blue?

• Ⓐ Sally is the color of the sky 

• Ⓑ Sally might be excited her kitten is gone

• Ⓒ Sally might be sad her kitten is gone

• Ⓓ Sally might have eaten a blueberry

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A. Which one of the following sentences includes a simile?

• Ⓐ “First, we visited Sally to ask about what had happened.”

• Ⓑ “At each house on the street, we received the same answer.” 

• Ⓒ “He might be small but he is as fast as lightning.”

• Ⓓ “When we returned Boots to Sally, she was very thankful.” 

3.  Part B: What does the simile in Part A mean? 

“He might be small but he is as fast as lightning.”

• Ⓐ The small kitten comes out during storms.  

• Ⓑ The small kitten ran quickly. 

• Ⓒ The small kitten is electric. 

• Ⓓ The small kitten ran in the rain. 

Read this sentence from the passage. 

He was shaking like a leaf but was safe. 

What does the author mean by saying shaking like a leaf?

• Ⓐ  The kitten fell from the tree.

• Ⓑ The kitten was happy and excited. 

• Ⓒ The kitten was nervous and scared. 

• Ⓓ The kitten acted like a plant. 

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. 

Then, answer Part B. 

Part A: What is the theme of the passage?

• Ⓐ Old friends should be kept close. 

• Ⓑ Don’t ever leave the door open to keep animals safe. 

• Ⓒ Promises made should always be kept. 

• Ⓓ Tough jobs can be easier when everyone works together.  

Part B. 

Which line from the text helps to show this theme?

"Tough jobs can be easier when everyone works together."

• Ⓐ “When we returned Boots to Sally, she was very thankful.” 

• Ⓑ “I softly called Boot’s name.” 

• Ⓒ “All the neighbors were very happy to help.” 

• Ⓓ “It’s too bad there’s nothing we can do.” 

Read this sentence from the passage. 

Each neighbor would eagerly help search for Boots.

What does the word eagerly mean in this sentence?

• Ⓐ being angry about doing something

• Ⓑ being interested in doing something

• Ⓒ being confused about doing something

• Ⓓ being hurt about doing something