Topic: 8.3-8.8 Comprehension of Literary Text (1)
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 8
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Cassie’s thoughts in paragraph 14 show that she —wants to take a risk to make new friendsis reluctant to let people get to know herhas a false sense of prideis trying too hard to impress the others60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q2The story reaches its climax when —Matt asks whether Cassie plays drumsMatt recognizes Cassie as a girl from his classCassie sits against the wall and listens to the bandCassie hears the sound of an electric guitar60s8.6.A: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q3Which sentence from the story provides the best evidence that Cassie feels insecure?I slid my hands into my pockets and attempted to smile confidently.Overwhelmed with curiosity, I followed the sound down a narrow cobblestone walkway.I glanced at Janis, who was quietly studying me.A green wooden door was slightly ajar, and I peeked inside.60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction
- Q4The repetition of the words “my” and “my own” emphasizes the speaker’s desire to —make a distinction between scientific facts and personal beliefsshow appreciation for something that is personal and uniqueexpress opinions that challenge accepted wisdomargue that people share some similar characteristics60s8.4: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Poetry
- Q5The poet chose an irregular and unpredictable rhyme scheme most likely to —suggest that the speaker is confusedemphasize the poem’s messageprovide a sense of playfulnesshighlight the speaker’s actions60s8.4: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Poetry
- Q6What does line 6 suggest about the “whorls,” “whirls,” and “wheels” on the pad of the speaker’s thumb?They symbolize a link to the past.They are evidence of her intelligence and emotional depth.They reveal her genetic characteristics.They represent more than physical identity.60s8.4: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Poetry
- Q7The last two lines of the poem suggest that the thumbprint referred to in the title is a symbol for —an important clue to life’s timeless mysteriesa person’s individualitya prediction about the futurean anticipation of change60s8.8: - Comprehension of Literary Text - Sensory Language
- Q8What can the reader conclude about Bird’s relationship with Wrangler?Bird hoped to see Wrangler again.Wrangler was the only horse Bird will ever own.Wrangler made a lasting impression on Bird.Bird wished that he had never sold Wrangler.60s8.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q9Bird uses paragraph 10 to convey to the reader —the anger displayed by the sheriff’s deputythe dangers Wrangler experienced on the highwaythe frustration felt by the neighborthe chaos Wrangler’s actions caused60s8.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q10The reader can best identify this selection as a memoir because it —contains a vivid description of the settingdescribes meaningful events in the author’s pasthas a well-developed character that encounters a problemfocuses solely on the author’s emotions60s8.3.C: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Theme and Genre
- Q11Bird was fortunate that the district attorney had horses of his own because the district attorney —understood how costly raising Wrangler was for Birdrecognized Bird’s ability to handle Wrangler wellwas able to offer Bird advice on how to better understand horseswas sympathetic toward Bird’s situation60s8.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q12Bird includes paragraphs 11 and 12 in the selection most likely to illustrate that —owners cannot always control their animalshorses cause more highway accidents than any other animalpeople often try to shirk their responsibilitiesauthority figures usually respond to crises in a positive manner60s8.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q13Bird wrote this selection most likely to —provide useful advice to first-time horse ownersexplain why horses can be difficult to controlcelebrate the bond he shared with his horseexpress his regret about selling his horse60s8.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q14The author organizes this selection by —comparing his experience of owning a horse with the experiences of othersdescribing episodes from the period of time he owned Wranglerlisting the challenges that horse owners experiencecontrasting the actions of Wrangler with those of other animals60s8.7: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Literary Nonfiction
- Q15The reader can conclude that when Ella arrives at Lola’s house, Ella is —timid about confronting Lola for pretending to be sickgrateful to Lola for helping her become more confidentenvious of Lola for getting a role in the school playfurious with Lola over her decision to quit60s8.6.B: Reading - Comprehension of Literary Text - Fiction