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The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg—Comprehension

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5 questions

Read the following questions carefully. You may look back
at the selection to help find the answer to each question.

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Question 1

1.

What is the main problem in the story?

A Homer’s brother wanted to be in the army.

B Homer does not want to live with his uncle.

C Homer’s brother has been sent into the army.

D Homer wants to be in the army, but he is too young.

Question 2

2.

Where does Homer go in a hot-air balloon?

F to Maine

G to Alabama

H to the White House

I to the Battle of Gettysburg

Question 3

3.

Which word best describes how Homer feels when he sees his brother?

A excited

B happy

C relieved

D shcked

Question 4

4.

What reason did Harold give Homer for wanting to be inthe army?

F He did not want to take care of Homer anymore.

G He wanted to make his uncle proud.

H He did not want to stay in Maine.

I He wanted to serve the Union.

Question 5

5.

As Homer chases his brother down the hill during the battle, what does he do?

A shoots the pistol at his brother’s feet

B shoots the pistol and hurts his brother

C shoots the pistol and hurts the sergeant

D shoots the pistol and hits an Alabama soldier