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Literature Practice Worksheet

Directions: Choose the correct answer:

I. From “All Summer in a Day” Ray Bradbury:

1. How does the setting influence the story?

A. The setting allows for the portrayal of diverse characters.
B. The setting is a central force in the conflict of the story.
C. The setting portrays an unhabituated land.
D. The setting is an analogy for the protagonist.

2. Look at the sentence from the story. Which word below is a synonym for frail?
She was a very frail girl who looked as if she had been lost in the rain for years.
A. smart
B. unusual
C. wet
D. fragile

3. "But then they always awoke to the tattering drum."

How does the figurative language in this sentence impact the meaning?
A. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of sight to emphasize the gathering of
drummers.
B. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of hearing to emphasize the endless sound of rain.
C. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of touch to emphasize the children’s amazement.
D. Bradbury appeals to the reader’s sense of smell to emphasize the scent of morning rain.

4. How do the other students feel about Margot?

A. They want to be her friend but don't know how.
B. They ignore her because she’s different.
C. They're mean to her because they're jealous.
D. They like her but think she’s too pretty.

5. How often does the sun come out?

A. every 7 years
B. every 7 days
C. every 7 months
D. every 7 hours

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6. What could be an alternate title for the story?

A. A Rainy Day
B. The Storm of the Century
C. The Worst Day Ever
D. Underground School

7. Based on what you’ve read in the story, drawing on evidence of Margot’s personality, how
will she react when let out of the closet?
A. She will yell and scream at her class mates.
B. She will go out and play in the rain.
C. She will complain to the teacher.
D. She will cry by herself.

8. If Margot had not been locked in the closet, she would most likely have been _____.
A. scared to go outside
B. upset her classmates do not like her
C. happy to see the sun
D. uncaring

9. Bradbury uses figurative language in the following quote describing the jungle on Venus:
"It was a nest of octopi clustering up great arms." What image does he convey?
A. There is a jungle with octopi gathered in it.
B. The jungle is dense and trees are wound together.
C. The jungle is full of nests from various animals.
D. The jungle is a barren wasteland of sand.

10. Why are the kids happy to see the sun?

A. Because it's snowing on Venus.
B. Because they are going to the beach.
C. Because it rains a lot.
D. Because Margot said it’s like a lemon.

11. How does the line, "She was an old photograph dusted from an album" represent the authors
use of figurative language?
A. The author appeals to our emotions.
B. The author tells us that she is alone.
C. The author appeals to our sense of sight.
D. The author tells us that he took a picture of her.

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12. What can the reader infer from the comment Margot's classmate makes: "It was all a joke
wasn't it? Nothing. Nothing’s going to happen.”
A. They don't believe the sun will come out.
B. They think Margot made her poem up.
C. They know they won’t get in trouble for locking her in the closet.
D. They don't think they will be allowed to go outside.

13. In what way is Margot similar to the immigrants described in the text excerpt “Immigrants”?
A. She is locked up.
B. She just arrived on Venus.
C. She wants to go back.
D. She has left her homeland.

14. Both an immigrant to America and Margot would describe the experience as _____.
A. liberating and happy
B. bewildering and stressful
C. fun and playful
D. terrifying and angry

15. The difference between Margot and the immigrants from the text is that _____.
A. Margot's family was forced to come to Venus
B. the immigrants were forced to come to the US
C. Margot had no choice in her immigration
D. the immigrants had no choice but to move to the US

II. From “La Bamba” By Gary Soto:

16. Who is the main character in "La Bamba"?

A. The Karate Kid
B. Benny
C. Manuel
D. Mr. Roybal

17. Which of the following is the main reason that Manuel volunteers for the talent show?
A. "La Bamba" is his favorite song
B. He wants to be a singer
C. He wants applause and attention
D. He wants to impress his teachers

18. The most likely reason Manuel doesn't tell his parents what he is going to do in the talent
show is _____.
A. he promised his teacher he would not tell anyone
B. he's worried that they won't approve
C. he wants to surprise them
D. if he tells them, they won't come

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19. How does Manuel feel before he goes on stage?

A. upset that he lost his record
B. completely confident
C. tired and too sleepy to sing
D. full of fear about performing

20. When the record gets stuck, Manuel _____.

A. stomps off the stage in disgust
B. glares at his brother
C. freezes in shock and horror
D. sings the same line over and over

21. Manuel realizes that his record probably got scratched when _____.
A. it dropped onto the cafeteria floor
B. his toothbrush accidentally fell on it
C. his brother Mario was looking at it
D. the karate students stepped on it by mistake

22. After he performs, Manuel doesn't realize at first that _____.

A. Mr. Roybal is really angry at him
B. everyone is feeling sorry for him
C. most of the audience loved his act
D. he truly made a fool of himself

23. Overall, the audience reacts to Manuel's act with _____.

A. absolute horror
B. embarrassed silence
C. enthusiastic laughter and applause
D. light sympathetic applause

24. Manuel's conflict in this story is his _____.

A. desire to be popular at any cost
B. fear of performing and his desire for attention
C. differences with his best friend
D. terrible voice but his desire to perform anyway

25. At the reception after the show, Manuel _____.

A. praises Benny's act
B. is pleased by all the attention
C. is thrilled that his act went as planned
D. is still totally embarrassed

26. One theme of "La Bamba" is:

A. Doing something scary and making mistakes can turn out okay.
B. Practice hard and everything will turn out right.
C. Love your family even when they make you angry.
D. Ask for help when you feel overwhelmed.

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27. Which vocabulary word means Theatrical acting that is done in silence?
A. Duo
B. Talent
C. Pantomime
D. Debut

28. Which vocabulary word means Focus of public attention?

A. Debut
B. Maneuvered
C. Limelight
D. Fortunately

29. Which of the following best expresses why Manuel volunteered for the talent show?
A. He wants to be a singer.
B. He wants to make Mrs. Knight happy.
C. He wants to get over his stage fright.
D. "He yearned for the limelight."

30. Which of the following best describes the setting of "La Bamba?"
A. A first-grade science fair
B. An elementary school

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