Structure/Organization
Misc.
Cite Evidence
Summarizing
Context Clues/Vocabulary
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The information in Paragraph 6 concerning Charles Schulz’s sadness provides background for this paragraph. A.Paragraph 9 B.Paragraph 10 C.Paragraph 11 D.Paragraph 12
What is D. Paragraph 12?
100
The reason the author most likely wrote the passage. A. to persuade readers to begin reading Charles Schulz’s comic strips B. to give readers information about the first four characters that Charles Schulz created C. to tell readers that Charles Schulz held other jobs before he became a cartoonist D. to explain to readers how Charles Schulz created cartoons that have influenced many people’s lives
What is D.to explain to readers how Charles Schulz created cartoons that have influenced many people’s lives?
100
The character who first appeared in the “Peanuts” comic. A.Schroeder B.Woodstock C.Charlie Brown D.Peppermint Patty
What is C. Charlie Brown?
100
This phrase could best serve as a summary for the passage. A. a well-respected and popular cartoonist B.the comics pages of newspapers throughout America C.the problems of the world through the eyes of children D.the main character Charlie Brown was often lonely and sad
What is A.a well-respected and popular cartoonist
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He looked at the world and the problems of the world through the eyes of children. In the sentence, through the eyes of children means A.to ask many questions. B.to fail to understand. C.to find humor in any situation. D.to view in a simple or innocent way.
What is D.to view in a simple or innocent way?
200
The way the information in the passage organized. A.by listing the characters that Schultz drew B.by relating the events in Schultz’s life C.by discussing the reasons Schultz became a cartoonist D.by comparing Schultz’s cartoons to the work of other cartoonists
What is B.by relating the events in Schultz’s life
200
In the passage, the feelings of the character Charlie Brown are likened to those of A.Charles Schulz. B.Linus. C.the uncle of Charles Schulz. D.the editor of Pioneer Press.
What is A.Charles Schulz?
200
The way the comic strips “Li’l Folks” and “Peanuts” are alike. A.The two comic strips are first published in 1970. B.Charles draws each of the comic strips for two years. C.They both include two of the same characters. D.They both are published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper.
What is C.They both include two of the same characters?
200
The phrase that best summarizes the passage. A.what the Peanuts strip was mainly about B.which Peanuts characters were original C.why Schulz used the chalkboard as a kid D.how Schulz came to be a cartoonist
What is D.how Schulz came to be a cartoonist?
200
This word contains the same root word as successful. A.access B.succeed C.stressful D.accused
What is B.succeed?
300
The passage organized in this way. A.cause and effect B.explanation of a process C.chronological order D.compare and contrast
What is C.chronological order?
300
The passage “Charles M. Schulz” is best described as a A.fable. B.limerick. C.biography. D.diary.
What is C.biography?
300
While he is in the Army, the reason Charles almost give up drawing completely. A.He experiences great personal loss. B.He has created all the characters he needs for his comic strip by 1970. C.He does not have confidence in his ability. D.His army life affords little time for drawing.
What is A.He experiences great personal loss.?
300
This passage would be a good source of information for a paper with this title. A.The Personal Views of Charles Schulz B.Why Charles Schulz Became Famous C.All About the Creator of Peanuts D.How Peanuts Has Affected America
What is C.All About the Creator of Peanuts?
300
“Obviously his formula worked.” The word formula in that sentence creates a sense of something that is A.humorous. B.famous. C.intentionally designed. D.full of meaning.
What is C.intentionally designed?
400
The author of the passage includes three paragraphs about Schulz’s childhood to emphasize his A.early interest in drawing. B.ability to entertain others. C.formal training as an artist. D.relationships with his peers.
What is A.early interest in drawing?
400
This incident in Charles’ childhood best reflects what his future career will be. A.At the age of four, he is given a small chalkboard to write on. B.He learns to write his ABCs before he enters kindergarten. C.He draws comics all over his notebooks and his friends’ notebooks. D.He graduates at the age of 17.
What is C.He draws comics all over his notebooks and his friends’ notebooks?
400
The way Charles Schulz received the name Sparky to sign his “Li’l Folks” comic strip. A.He created it so his readers would not know his real name. B.It was the nickname his uncle gave him as a baby. C.He wanted to change his real name because it was too long. D.The newspaper editor did not think his name was suitable for a comic strip.
What is B.It was the nickname his uncle gave him as a baby?
400
The graphic organizer that would be most suitable for displaying the factual information presented in the passage. A.a timeline of important events from Charles Schulz’s life B.a compare and contrast diagram of Charles Schulz’s comic strips C.a bar graph showing the yearly sales of Charles Schulz’s comic strips D.a series of character webs of people who influenced Charles Schulz’s art
What is A.a timeline of important events from Charles Schulz’s life?
400
At first, they had him lettering the comic characters’ dialogue. This sentence indicates this about Schulz’s job at Timeless Topix. A.He draws comic strips. B.He writes stories about comic characters. C.He writes the lines spoken by comic characters. D.He types words for the comic strip that were written by someone else.
What is C.He writes the lines spoken by comic characters?
500
The information under the subheading “Charlie Brown And The Peanuts Gang” describes the period of time when Charles Schulz was a A.small child. B.young adult. C.popular cartoonist. D.struggling artist.
What is C.popular cartoonist?
500
The reader can conclude this from Paragraph 12? A.Charles attempts many times to find the right characters for his “Peanuts” comic strip. B.Charles uses the humor of his “Peanuts” comics to help himself and others work out their feelings of sadness and loneliness. C.With the success of the “Peanuts” comic strip, Charles begins to receive a paycheck on a regular basis. D.As the years go by, Charles continues to develop new characters for the “Peanuts” comic strip.
What is B.Charles uses the humor of his “Peanuts” comics to help himself and others work out their feelings of sadness and loneliness?
500
This is how the reader can tell that the United Feature Syndicate liked the comic strip “Peanuts”. A.The United Feature Syndicate bought 15 of Schulz’s cartoons. B.The United Feature Syndicate bought the rights to Schulz’s comic strip immediately. C.The staff of the United Feature Syndicate laughed when they read Schulz had drawn the comic strip. D.The United Feature Syndicate asked Schulz to create more characters.
What is B.The United Feature Syndicate bought the rights to Schulz’s comic strip immediately?
500
The statement that best summarizes the content of Paragraph 11. A.Woodstock eventually made his first appearance in the “Peanuts” comic in 1970. B.The character of Charlie Brown was the star of the first “Peanuts” comic. C.The original 1950 cast of characters in the “Peanuts” comic grew over the next 20 years. D.In 1959, the “Peanuts” comic was published in hundreds of newspapers throughout the country.
What is C.The original 1950 cast of characters in the “Peanuts” comic grew over the next 20 years?
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Charles signed a contract to write “Peanuts” comics and was guaranteed steady income and a regular place on the comics pages of the newspapers throughout America. The word guaranteed as it is used in the sentence is most similar in meaning to A.delivered. B.paid. C.promised. D.requested.
What is C.promised?
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