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What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka? Test - SP
By Daivis Gallagher
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Question 1
1.
The author’s purpose for writing this humorous narrative is most likely to —
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
Question 2
2.
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 supports the purpose of the article.
Question 3
3.
Which sentence from the text best relates to the message of the story?
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.
Question 4
4.
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
conveys the narrator’s purpose
builds tension in the story
Question 5
5.
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
Question 6
6.
In paragraph 10, the word
apology
contains the Greek root word
logos
, which means speech. Which word below contains the same root?
Logger
Philosophy
Theology
Question 7
7.
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 was a serious student who got distracted by friends.
Question 8
8.
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
Question 9
9.
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 realistic argument is provided to prove that Jon made the right decision.
Question 10
10.
Reread paragraph 25 of the selection. What can the reader infer is the author’s message?
Laughter is the most important thing in life.
One moment can change the rest of your life.
Sometimes teachers don’t understand students.
Question 11
11.
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
Unusual
Question 12
12.
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
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
Question 13
13.
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)
Question 14
14.
Which phrase from paragraph 23 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word pause?
like it always does
a good punch line
just a single beat
Question 15
15.
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.
True
False
Question 16
16.
The statement "That day I reached a life-choice fork in the road. " supports the overall message of the story.
True
False
Question 17
17.
The statement "But I do remember the laugh I got." supports the overall message of this story.
True
False
Question 18
18.
Which word best describes the mood of paragraphs 1–4 of the selection?
LIghthearted
Fearful
Uncertain