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Comprehension and Analysis Quiz

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8th Grade

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Comprehension and Analysis Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which important idea is developed in paragraph 6?

Uncle Nigel has been at the museum a long time.

Uncle Nigel is afraid he may lose his job.

Uncle Nigel has a plan to attract visitors to the museum.

Uncle Nigel is hoping to start a new job soon

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase “on a short fuse” mean as used in paragraph 8?

hard to please

hard to find

easy to upset

easy to frighten

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does paragraph 9 contribute to the structure of the story?

It changes the setting of the story.

It establishes the conflict in the story.

It states the theme of the story.

It foreshadows events in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the language in paragraph 12 contribute to the overall tone of the story?

It introduces a threatening tone.

It highlights the sorrowful tone.

It stresses the mysterious tone.

It creates a worried tone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do paragraphs 10 and 13 indicate about Addison?

He is uncertain whether his uncle’s story is true.

He is curious to see what his uncle has found.

He knows that his uncle’s discovery will save the museum.

He wishes he had gone with his uncle on the dig.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence from the story signals a turning point?

“Addison and Molly weren’t sure how to respond.” (paragraph 7)

“I just returned from a dig in the jungles of Bolivia and found the most improbable relic.” (paragraph 9)

“Instead, they locked it away in a secret chamber and hid three keys across the Incan Empire.” (paragraph 12)

“The wind howled so fiercely it could be heard even in the basement.” (paragraph 17)

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which quotation is most important to include in a summary of the story?

“. . . Addison and Molly knew the wooded grounds by heart.” (paragraph 2)

“ ‘Uncle Nigel, we’re here!’ Molly called.” (paragraph 5)

“As Uncle Nigel talked, Addison’s eyes darted to the shadowy corners of the office . . .” (paragraph 11)

“I’m pretty sure it is Atahualpa’s first key.” (paragraph 19)

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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