Unit 2 (part 1) Reading Comprehension Assessment

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Unit 2 (part 1) Reading Comprehension Assessment

Last updated over 2 years ago

11 questions

Instructions

Today you will read two selections related to the Middle Ages.  After reading the first selection, you will answer several questions based on it.  Then, you will read the second selection and answer several questions based on it.  Some of the questions have two parts.  You should answer part A of the question before you answer part B 

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In paragraph 5, the text says William the Conqueror had his soldiers build motte and bailey castles in the most rebellious regions of England. Why would William the Conqueror have these structures built in the most rebellious regions?

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Select one set of characteristics from the chart in question 2 and write a sentence that compares or contrasts the characteristics between the two types of castles.

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Part A: In paragraph 5, Harry says the colors of the rainbow light up the church. What does he mean by this statement?

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Writing Prompt: Harry describes many aspects of his life. In your opinion, was Harry's life easy or difficult? Using information from the text, write a paragraph in which you provide an opinion about whether you think Harry's life was easy or difficult. Your audience includes classmates who have learned about the Middle Ages, including the feudal system. Be sure to use information from the selection to support your opinion.

Today you will read two selections related to the Middle Ages.  After reading the first selection, you will answer several questions based on it.  Then, you will read the second selection and answer several questions based on it.  Some of the questions have two parts.  You should answer part A of the question before you answer part B 

In paragraph 5, the text says William the Conqueror had his soldiers build motte and bailey castles in the most rebellious regions of England. Why would William the Conqueror have these structures built in the most rebellious regions?

Use the following chart to compare and contrast motte and bailey castles with stone castles. Some answer choices may be used more than once

made from stone
made from wood
wooden steps or a ramp to get into the castle
built for protection and defense
high wooden wall, two ditches surrounding the castle
drawbridge to get into the castle
several outer stone walls, moat surrounding the castle

Motte and Bailey Castle
Stone Castle

Select one set of characteristics from the chart in question 2 and write a sentence that compares or contrasts the characteristics between the two types of castles.

At the end of the selection, the text says castles became impressive homes rather than defensive structures. Why was there a change in the way in which castles were used?

Castles were built on nobles' new land

Castles could no longer provide enough protection to withstand an attack

Castles were a base from which to launch an attack

Castles could be accessed by steps or a drawbridge

In paragraph 6, the author discusses how the new style of castle could withstand fire and siege weaponry. In paragraph 7, the author discusses the change in castles providing protection to withstand an attack. What is a synonym for withstand?

survive

cause

crumble

prevent

Part A: In paragraph 5, Harry says the colors of the rainbow light up the church. What does he mean by this statement?

Part B: What information in the text helps determine what the narrator means when he says the colors of the rainbow light up the church??

It is truly a wonderful sight

The stained-glass windows show stories from the Bible 

The sun shines through colorful stained glass

Holy days are very special

In paragraph 1, what do the following sentences mean about the power of the Lord Chancellor of England?

My father said that our pig looks a little like the Lord Chancellor. However, my father spoke in a hushed tone when he uttered those words.

The Lord Chancellor is powerful because Harry's father spoke in a hushed tone so he would not get in trouble for comparing the Lord Chancellor to a pig.

The Lord Chancellor is not powerful because Harry's father spoke in a hushed tone so he would not get in trouble for comparing the Lord Chancellor to a pig.

The Lord Chancellor is not powerful because Harry's father made fun of the Lord Chancellor by saying he looks like a pig. 

The Lord Chancellor is powerful because Harry's father complimented the Lord Chancellor by saying he looks like a pig.

Complete the chart by categorizing the work Harry and his family do for Lord Percy and the chores Harry and his family do for themselves. Some answer choices may be used more than once.

learning carpentry skills
taking care of livestock
weaving, sewing, baking
gathering wood
tending to crops
planting crops

Work for Lord Percy
Chores for the family

In paragraph 2, Harry says that his family survived the plague and his mother said it was because of her clove tea. He ten says, "Other families were not so fortunate." What does he mean that other families were not so fortunate?

other families did not survive the plague 

other families did not have clove tea like Harry's family

other families did not suffer from the plague either

other families did not have a garden

Writing Prompt: Harry describes many aspects of his life. In your opinion, was Harry's life easy or difficult? Using information from the text, write a paragraph in which you provide an opinion about whether you think Harry's life was easy or difficult. Your audience includes classmates who have learned about the Middle Ages, including the feudal system. Be sure to use information from the selection to support your opinion.

Use the following chart to compare and contrast motte and bailey castles with stone castles.  Some answer choices may be used more than once 

made from stone

made from wood

wooden steps or a ramp to get into the castle

built for protection and defense

high wooden wall, two ditches surrounding the castle

drawbridge to get into the castle

several outer stone walls, moat surrounding the castle

Motte and Bailey Castle

Stone Castle 

At the end of the selection, the text says castles became impressive homes rather than defensive structures.  Why was there a change in the way in which castles were used?

Castles were built on nobles' new land

Castles could no longer provide enough protection to withstand an attack

Castles were a base from which to launch an attack

Castles could be accessed by steps or a drawbridge

In paragraph 6, the author discusses how the new style of castle could withstand fire and siege weaponry.  In paragraph 7, the author discusses the change in castles providing protection to withstand an attack.  What is a synonym for withstand?

survive

cause

crumble

prevent

Part B:  What information in the text helps determine what the narrator means when he says the colors of the rainbow light up the church??

It is truly a wonderful sight

The stained-glass windows show stories from the Bible 

The sun shines through colorful stained glass

Holy days are very special

In paragraph 1, what do the following sentences mean about the power of the Lord Chancellor of England?

My father said that our pig looks a little like the Lord Chancellor.  However, my father spoke in a hushed tone when he uttered those words.

The Lord Chancellor is powerful because Harry's father spoke in a hushed tone so he would not get in trouble for comparing the Lord Chancellor to a pig.

The Lord Chancellor is not powerful because Harry's father spoke in a hushed tone so he would not get in trouble for comparing the Lord Chancellor to a pig.

The Lord Chancellor is not powerful because Harry's father made fun of the Lord Chancellor by saying he looks like a pig. 

The Lord Chancellor is powerful because Harry's father complimented the Lord Chancellor by saying he looks like a pig.

Complete the chart by categorizing the work Harry and his family do for Lord Percy and the chores Harry and his family do for themselves.  Some answer choices may be used more than once.

learning carpentry skills

taking care of livestock

weaving, sewing, baking

gathering wood

tending to crops

planting crops

Work for Lord Percy

Chores for the family 

In paragraph 2, Harry says that his family survived the plague and his mother said it was because of her clove tea.  He ten says, "Other families were not so fortunate."  What does he mean that other families were not so fortunate? 

other families did not survive the plague 

other families did not have clove tea like Harry's family

other families did not suffer from the plague either

other families did not have a garden

Unit 2 (part 1) Reading Comprehension Assessment

Unit 2 (part 1) Reading Comprehension Assessment

In paragraph 5, the text says William the Conqueror had his soldiers build motte and bailey castles in the most rebellious regions of England. Why would William the Conqueror have these structures built in the most rebellious regions?

Select one set of characteristics from the chart in question 2 and write a sentence that compares or contrasts the characteristics between the two types of castles.

Part A: In paragraph 5, Harry says the colors of the rainbow light up the church. What does he mean by this statement?

In paragraph 5, the text says William the Conqueror had his soldiers build motte and bailey castles in the most rebellious regions of England. Why would William the Conqueror have these structures built in the most rebellious regions?

Use the following chart to compare and contrast motte and bailey castles with stone castles. Some answer choices may be used more than once

Select one set of characteristics from the chart in question 2 and write a sentence that compares or contrasts the characteristics between the two types of castles.

At the end of the selection, the text says castles became impressive homes rather than defensive structures. Why was there a change in the way in which castles were used?

In paragraph 6, the author discusses how the new style of castle could withstand fire and siege weaponry. In paragraph 7, the author discusses the change in castles providing protection to withstand an attack. What is a synonym for withstand?

Part A: In paragraph 5, Harry says the colors of the rainbow light up the church. What does he mean by this statement?

Part B: What information in the text helps determine what the narrator means when he says the colors of the rainbow light up the church??

In paragraph 1, what do the following sentences mean about the power of the Lord Chancellor of England?My father said that our pig looks a little like the Lord Chancellor. However, my father spoke in a hushed tone when he uttered those words.

Complete the chart by categorizing the work Harry and his family do for Lord Percy and the chores Harry and his family do for themselves. Some answer choices may be used more than once.

In paragraph 2, Harry says that his family survived the plague and his mother said it was because of her clove tea. He ten says, "Other families were not so fortunate." What does he mean that other families were not so fortunate?

In paragraph 1, what do the following sentences mean about the power of the Lord Chancellor of England?

My father said that our pig looks a little like the Lord Chancellor. However, my father spoke in a hushed tone when he uttered those words.