What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka? Test

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The author’s purpose for writing this humorous narrative is most likely to —

make people tell jokes

describe a life-changing moment in his life

explain why he didn’t get a good grade in religion class

describe what it’s like to go to Catholic school

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In what way does the structure of the text contribute to its effectiveness?

It builds momentum to keep the reader engaged until the end.

The sequence of events takes the reader into the past.

The structure tells the reader that this is a kind of memoir.

The structure supports the purpose of the article.

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Which sentence from the text best relates to the message of the story?

I knew the correct answer to this question was, “Nothing, Sister.”

That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road.

A good grade in religion class is always a good thing in Catholic school.

The whole class turns to look at me and the train wreck about to happen.

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Read paragraph 1 of the selection.
The voice flew across the room and nailed me in the back of my seat.
The author’s use of figurative language in this sentence —

shows the narrator’s mood

creates optimism in the story

conveys the narrator’s purpose

builds tension in the story

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Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew, but I wish him had waited to tell us the joke.

but I wish she had waited to tell us the joke

but I wish he had waited to tell me the joke

but I wish we had waited to tell you the joke

correct as is

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In paragraph 10, the word apology contains the Greek root word logos, which means speech. Which word below contains the same root?

Logger

Apoplectic

Philosophy

Theology

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Based on paragraphs 5 through 8 of the story, what can the reader infer about Jon Scieszka when he was a fifth grader?

He often got into trouble and was disliked by teachers.

He was a class clown who knew how to get out of trouble.

He stayed out of trouble as long as he did not talk to classmates.

He was a serious student who got distracted by friends.

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Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing they going to be sent home.

were going to be sent home

was going to be sent home

am going to be sent home

correct as is

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How does the organization of paragraphs 13–16 contribute to the selection?

A sense of suspense is built as Jon begins to tell his joke.

A comparison is made between potential paths for Jon.

A description is given of each person Jon sees in the classroom.

A realistic argument is provided to prove that Jon made the right decision.

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Reread paragraph 25 of the selection. What can the reader infer is the author’s message?

One can’t trust their unreliable memories.

Laughter is the most important thing in life.

One moment can change the rest of your life.

Sometimes teachers don’t understand students.

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The word glorious comes from the Latin word glōria, which means “great praise or honor.” What does glorious mean as it is used in paragraph 25?

Confusing

Magnificent

Surprising

Unusual

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The author wrote this selection most likely to —

inform the reader about an early experience in his life

persuade the reader to always be honest when speaking

entertain readers with a humorous story from his childhood

provide readers with evidence of the strict rules at the school

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Select the two quotations from the selection that best support the idea that the author made an important decision.

That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road. (paragraph 7)

A good grade in religion class is always a good thing in Catholic school. (paragraph 11)

I chose my life’s path. (paragraph 12)

Sister Margaret Mary’s eyes open impossibly wider. (paragraph 18)

I feel the whole world pause for just a single beat, like it always does before a good punch line. (paragraph 23)

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Which phrase from paragraph 23 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word pause?

feel the whole world

like it always does

a good punch line

just a single beat

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The statement "My friend and back-row pal, Tim K. had just told me the funniest joke I had ever heard." supports the overall message of the story.

Tačno

Netačno

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The statement "That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road. " supports the overall message of the story.

Tačno

Netačno

1

The statement "But I do remember the laugh I got." supports the overall message of this story.

Tačno

Netačno

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Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1–4 of the selection?

LIghthearted

Fearful

Joyful

Uncertain

What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka? Test

The author’s purpose for writing this humorous narrative is most likely to —

In what way does the structure of the text contribute to its effectiveness?

Which sentence from the text best relates to the message of the story?

Read paragraph 1 of the selection.The voice flew across the room and nailed me in the back of my seat.The author’s use of figurative language in this sentence —

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew, but I wish him had waited to tell us the joke.

In paragraph 10, the word apology contains the Greek root word logos, which means speech. Which word below contains the same root?

Based on paragraphs 5 through 8 of the story, what can the reader infer about Jon Scieszka when he was a fifth grader?

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing they going to be sent home.

How does the organization of paragraphs 13–16 contribute to the selection?

Reread paragraph 25 of the selection. What can the reader infer is the author’s message?

The word glorious comes from the Latin word glōria, which means “great praise or honor.” What does glorious mean as it is used in paragraph 25?

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

Select the two quotations from the selection that best support the idea that the author made an important decision.

Which phrase from paragraph 23 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word pause?

The statement "My friend and back-row pal, Tim K. had just told me the funniest joke I had ever heard." supports the overall message of the story.

The statement "That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road. " supports the overall message of the story.

The statement "But I do remember the laugh I got." supports the overall message of this story.

​Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1–4 of the selection?

The author’s purpose for writing this humorous narrative is most likely to —

In what way does the structure of the text contribute to its effectiveness?

Which sentence from the text best relates to the message of the story?

Read paragraph 1 of the selection.The voice flew across the room and nailed me in the back of my seat.The author’s use of figurative language in this sentence —

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew, but I wish him had waited to tell us the joke.

In paragraph 10, the word apology contains the Greek root word logos, which means speech. Which word below contains the same root?

Based on paragraphs 5 through 8 of the story, what can the reader infer about Jon Scieszka when he was a fifth grader?

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing they going to be sent home.

How does the organization of paragraphs 13–16 contribute to the selection?

Reread paragraph 25 of the selection. What can the reader infer is the author’s message?

The word glorious comes from the Latin word glōria, which means “great praise or honor.” What does glorious mean as it is used in paragraph 25?

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

Select the two quotations from the selection that best support the idea that the author made an important decision.

Which phrase from paragraph 23 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word pause?

The statement "My friend and back-row pal, Tim K. had just told me the funniest joke I had ever heard." supports the overall message of the story.

The statement "That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road. " supports the overall message of the story.

The statement "But I do remember the laugh I got." supports the overall message of this story.

​Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1–4 of the selection?

Read paragraph 1 of the selection.
The voice flew across the room and nailed me in the back of my seat.
The author’s use of figurative language in this sentence —

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew, but I wish him had waited to tell us the joke.

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing they going to be sent home.

Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1–4 of the selection?

Read paragraph 1 of the selection.
The voice flew across the room and nailed me in the back of my seat.
The author’s use of figurative language in this sentence —

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
Tim K. was the funniest boy I knew, but I wish him had waited to tell us the joke.

Choose the phrase that corrects the underlined section in the sentence below.
The teacher made it clear that anyone caught laughing they going to be sent home.

Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1–4 of the selection?