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Grade 5 - The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars

Quiz by Common Core - ELA - Grade 5

Grade 5
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    Part A: In paragraph 2 of Excerpt 1, what is the meaning of the word frenzy?
    an awkward way
    a wild and excited manner
    a crisscrossing pattern
    an exact and planned course
    45s
    RL.5.4
  • Q2
    Part B: Which phrase from the text best helps the reader determine the meaning of frenzy?
    “blank spaces that he could never fill in”
    “frightened him so much”
    “kneeling on the ground in helpless pain”
    “turned and run without direction”
    45s
    RL.5.4
  • Q3
    Excerpt 1 is told from Charlie’s point of view. In what way does Charlie’s point of view influence the story?
    The small details Charlie remembers become more and more important to him than the situation he is in.
    The conflict is not revealed until the very end of the excerpt because Charlie remains unaware of the problems he is facing.
    The setting of the story is not revealed until late in the excerpt because Charlie himself does not focus on the setting right away.
    The challenges Charlie faces in his life appear to be more serious than they really are because Charlie does not understand the details of his situation.
    30s
    RL.5.6
  • Q4
    Part A: How does Charlie react to seeing Sara get hurt at the Dairy Queen?
    He turns and runs away.
    He cries out so someone might hear him.
    He is scared to open his eyes.
    He looks for someone he knows.
    45s
    RL.5.3
  • Q5
    Part A: How does Charlie react when he is lost and alone?
    He feels safe.
    He returns to his favourite place.
    He looks for someone he knows.
    He is scared to open his eyes.
    45s
    RL.5.3
  • Q6
    Part B: How does the details you chose in Part A help describe Charlie's character?
    These details present Charlie’s fear of unknown people and places.
    These details show that Charlie has a difficult time focusing on his surroundings.
    These details highlight that Charlie does not trust other people to help him.
    These details illustrate that Charlie tends to panic in stressful situations.
    45s
    RL.5.3
  • Q7
    Part A: What is the purpose of the phrase “gripped her like steel” in paragraph 19 of Excerpt 2?
    To emphasize how fast Charlie’s emotions change after Sara hugs him
    To emphasize how calm Charlie feels when he sees Sara
    To emphasize how strong Charlie’s emotions are when Sara rescues him
    To emphasize how fearful Charlie still is after Sara finds him
    45s
    RL.5.4
  • Q8
    Part B: Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?
    “He opened his eyes and as he saw Sara a strange expression came over his face, an expression of wonder and joy and disbelief. . . .”
    “‘It’s all right now, Charlie, I’m here and we’re going home.’”
    “She paused, looked down at him, and then, sliding on the seat of her pants, went down the bank and took him in her arms.”
    “His face was streaked with dirt and tears. His pajama jacket hung in shreds about his scratched chest.”
    45s
    RL.5.4
  • Q9
    Part A: Which statement best expresses one of the themes of Excerpt 2?
    When people start exploring nature, they find both challenges and excitement.
    When people care deeply about someone, they become determined to help them.
    When people listen to the advice of others, they more easily reach success in whatever they do.
    When people work together as a team, they can eventually solve problems.
    45s
    RL.5.2
  • Q10
    Part B: In paragraph 8 of Excerpt 2, which sentence provides the best evidence for the answer to Part A?
    “‘It’s all right now, Charlie, I’m here and we’re going home.’”
    “wonder and joy”
    “Nothing could stop her now.”
    “His face was streaked with dirt and tears. His pajama jacket hung in shreds about his scratched chest.”
    45s
    RL.5.2
  • Q11
    In what two ways do paragraphs 1–10 of Excerpt 2 contribute to the development of the plot?
    These paragraphs show the appearance of the ravine in which Charlie finds himself.
    These paragraphs show the reasons that Sara must find Charlie.
    These paragraphs show Sara’s sense of excitement as she races to Charlie.
    These paragraphs show how events caused Charlie to become lost.
    30s
    RL.5.5
  • Q12
    Based on information from both excerpts, which statement best expresses how Charlie and Sara feel about each other?
    Charlie is afraid of Sara, and Sara is angry that she must find Charlie.
    Charlie loves Sara, and Sara loves and wants to take care of Charlie.
    Charlie wants independence from Sara, and Sara is overprotective of Charlie.
    Charlie wants independence from Sara, and Sara is overprotective of Charlie.
    45s
    RL.5.9

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