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Thank you Mr. Falker

Quiz by Yvonne Sanchez

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  • Q1
    In first grade, Trisha began to feel different, dumb. Which statement shows that she had a reading problem?
    They said, "Beh, beh...oy, boy and luh, luh...ook, look."
    When she looked at a page, all she saw were wiggling shapes.
    "I'm reading!"She said to them.
    When she tried to sound out words, the other kids laughed at her.
    30s
  • Q2
    Trisha's grandmother used to say that the stars were holes in the sky. They were the light of heaven coming from the other side. The author uses the words 'other side' to show the reader that:
    Trisha and her grandmother were very close.
    Trisha's grandmother will die.
    Trisha would have to suffer , on her journey.
    Trisha learned about poetic language from her grandmother.
    30s
  • Q3
    Mr. Falker would stand behind Trisha whenever she was drawing and whisper, "This is brilliant. Do you know how talented you are?" This event shows the reader:
    Mr. Falker recognizes that Trisha is intelligent and will be on her side and help her learn to overcome her reading difficulty.
    Mr. Falker will help Trisha focus on drawing since she is a weak reader.
    That Mr. Falker might be a teacher for the talented and gifted.
    The author is trying to brighten up the story with something positive.
    30s
  • Q4
    The secondary character, Eric, is always mean to Trisha. The author uses Eric:
    because the author needed another male character.
    to show that Trisha was not very smart.
    to create another obstacle for Trisha to overcome.
    to make the story more interesting.
    30s
  • Q5
    The rest of the year became an odyssey of discovery and adventure for the little girl. She learned to love school. The meaning of 'odyssey' is:
    seemed like a long time
    unusual experiences
    a journey with many adventures
    very hard work
    30s

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