AASA Review (13 Questions)

What is one way to find the answer to a question about a story?

• Guess without looking at the story

• Look back at the text to find details

• Ask a friend for their opinion

• Make up a new ending

Which of the following is the best summary of "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• A rabbit and a turtle race, and the rabbit wins.

• A turtle and a rabbit run a race, and the slow, steady turtle wins because the rabbit takes a nap.

• A rabbit and a turtle become friends in a forest.

• A rabbit learns to run faster than a turtle.

How does a character’s actions help us understand their traits?

• The way a character acts shows if they are kind, brave, or selfish.

• A character’s actions are not important in a story.

• The setting tells us everything about the character.

• Characters in stories never change.

What does the phrase “spill the beans” mean?

• To make a mess

• To cook dinner

• To tell a secret

• To grow a garden

Where can you find the most important details in a nonfiction text?

• In the author's name

• In the title and headings

• In the pictures only

• In the last sentence of the book

What is the main idea of a nonfiction article titled "Why Bees Are Important"?

• Bees fly from flower to flower.

• Bees make honey for humans.

• Bees help plants grow by pollinating flowers.

• Bees are yellow and black.

How does a timeline in a nonfiction book help the reader?

• It lists important events in order.

• It tells a funny story.

• It gives definitions of new words.

• It explains how to do an experiment.

What does the word “habitat” mean in this sentence? "A frog’s habitat includes water and land."

• The food a frog eats

• The place where a frog lives

• The color of a frog’s skin

• The size of a frog

How do the actions of the wolf in "The Three Little Pigs" affect the story?

• He helps the pigs build stronger houses.

• He makes the pigs afraid, leading them to build safer homes.

• He teaches the pigs how to blow down houses.

• He becomes friends with the pigs.

If you don’t understand a section of a nonfiction text, what should you do?

• Skip that part and keep reading

• Read the captions, bold words, or reread the section

• Close the book and pick another one

• Ask a friend to summarize it for you