Red Shoes Quiz (Core 3)

In what way are the narrator and Selene similar in the story?

• Both have a mother who is employed at a hospital.

• Both color their shoes with markers to make them red.

• Both live far from any other neighbors in the countryside.

• Both have an older brother who was their close companion.

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3

Read this passage from the story:

I colored my shoes red because Selene wore red shoes. The transformation drained two markers.

Which is the closest synonym for the word transformation?

• disinfection

• measurement

• modification

• enlargement

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The story says:

She told me to get on my hands and knees, and when I did, she stepped on my back and jumped, wrapping herself around a branch, pulling up to perch and study the land below, laughing when her eyes landed on me.

"Your back." She pointed. "It's all dirty."

This shows that Selene is __________.

• dishonest

• spiteful

• loyal

• polite

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on this story, the reader can infer that __________.

• the narrator appreciates Selene's many stories about her brother

• Selene is angry at her older brother and resents him for leaving

• the narrator misses spending time with Selene's older brother

• Selene misses her older brother and longs to spend time with him

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

When the narrator says, "What if I want it to live?" it shows the narrator thinks that __________.

• dissecting the frog in biology class will make its death worth it

• pretending the injured frog will be fine will make it true

• Selene's opinion should not be the only one that matters

• Selene's motives are always honorable and kind

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which is the closest synonym for the word loll, as it is used in the story?

• swagger

• sprint

• lounge

• leap

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Think about the story. Why did the narrator decide they didn't want red shoes at the end?

• They realized that pink shoes were easier to take care of than red ones.

• They were tired of buying new markers and using up all their ink.

• They noticed that Selene had stopped wearing her red shoes.

• They no longer wanted to imitate Selene or be like her in any way.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

One lesson the author is teaching us about friendship in this story is __________.

• friends always like to do the same kinds of activities

• some friendships endure throughout our entire lives

• your closest friendships are likely to be with family members

• true friends take into account your thoughts and feelings

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the narrator's decision to stop imitating Selene suggest about their personal growth?

• They are afraid of Selene's reaction.

• They want to find a new friend to imitate.

• They are still unsure about their own identity.

• They have become more independent and self-assured.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author use the red shoes as a symbol in the story?

• To represent the narrator's desire to stand out.

• To symbolize the narrator's admiration for Selene.

• To show the narrator's dislike for bright colors.

• To indicate the narrator's wealth and status.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2