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Grade 11 | Unit 1 | Quiz | The Birthday Party

Reading Comprehension

1. ‘Alwan compares his daughter and her friends to butterflies and his daughter to a bird
of paradise to show that
a. he knows their youth is fleeting.
b. he finds their behavior surprising.
c. he is astounded by their beauty.
d. he is aware of their happy delight.

2. Read this sentence from the story.

For him all festive occasions lacked something in exile, just as all sorrows
were heavy.
This sentence suggests that ‘Alwan
a. should learn to be more grateful.
b. is full of regrets about his past.
c. left his country recently.
d. longs to return to his homeland.

3. Wameed’s actions in the story suggest that he is

a. genuine in his friendships.
b. excited to show off his home.
c. eager to help less fortunate children.
d. proud of his family’s accomplishments.

4. The author BEST supports the idea that Umm ‘Alwan is a loving woman by stressing
a. her son’s respect for her.
b. her husband’s devotion to her.
c. her concern for her son’s happiness.
d. her commitment to her family’s values.

5. Why does ‘Alwan’s father resist the idea of his son going to Wameed’s birthday party?
a. He is concerned that his son would act inappropriately.
b. He knows that his son would feel awkward at the party.
c. He finds it hard to change his thinking about birthdays.
d. He feels jealous because he is not invited to the party.

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Grade 11 | Unit 1 | Quiz | The Birthday Party

6. Which of the following themes BEST reflects how the decision for ‘Alwan to attend Wameed’s
birthday party affects ‘Alwan’s family?
a. People must sometimes accept change.
b. A family’s wealth determines its happiness.
c. A mother should control her child’s behavior.
d. People with influence make the best friends.

Vocabulary

7. Read this sentence about the selection.

‘Alwan wished his mother could see the flowers of many colors at Wameed’s party.
Which suffix could be added to the noun color to create an adjective to modify “flowers”?
a. –ful
b. –ion
c. –able

8. Adding the suffix –ion to the verb interact creates the noun interaction. In which sentence is the
word interaction used correctly?
a. We watched the interaction among the guests at the party.
b. My mother encouraged me to interaction with the party guests.
c. He spent most of his time at the party interaction with the guests.
d. His father wondered if his son interaction comfortably with friends.

Language

9. Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

a. The mother worried about her son playing soccer, but she was also excited for him.
b. Until the day of her wedding arrived, the bride worried that it might rain.
c. My cousin invited us to dinner, and I decided to bring a fruit bowl for dessert.
d. My dancing lessons were tiring; however, I loved learning new dances.

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Grade 11 | Unit 1 | Quiz | The Birthday Party

10. Which of the following choices is a simple sentence?

a. Before the party started, we put up bright decorations.
b. Many birthday traditions exist; your family may have its own.
c. First, make a list, and then shop for party snacks.
d. I sent my best wishes for her birthday.