Literary Elements
What is the MAIN conflict in “The Mysterious Noise”?
A. Leo wants to play but his parents tell him no
B. Leo keeps hearing noises but doesn’t know what is causing them
C. Leo loses his backpack
D. Leo wants a pet squirrel
B. Leo keeps hearing noises but doesn’t know what is causing them
Read the line:
“My mind is a storm cloud,” Leo said.
Why does the author use this figurative language?
A. To show Leo is angry
B. To show Leo is confused and trying to think
C. To show Leo likes the weather
D. To show he is scared of storms
B. To show Leo is confused and trying to think
TRIPLE JEAPORDY
Which line BEST shows why Leo decides to investigate the noise?
A. “My mind is a storm cloud.”
B. “I know I’m not dropping anything.”
C. “I wish I had a pet.”
D. “The garage smells funny.”
B. “I know I’m not dropping anything.”
What is a synonym of crept?
A. ran
B. tiptoed
C. laughed
D. shouted
B. tiptoed
Which is the correct way to write toy’s?
His name is Buster and he loves to chase his toy’s.
A. toys
B. toy,s
C. toys’
D. No change
A. toys
Which detail from the story BEST shows why Leo’s parents blame him?
A. He keeps hearing bumps and crashes
B. He spends lots of time in the living room
C. He never cleans his room
D. He says he wants to go outside
A. He keeps hearing bumps and crashes
Why does the author use the word crashing instead of falling?
A. To show the noise is loud
B. To show Leo is weak
C. To show the squirrel is tiny
D. To show things break easily
A. To show the noise is loud
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the squirrel caused the mess?
A. Acorns scattered near the vent
B. Leo’s shoes on the floor
C. Mom’s keys missing
D. A broom in the kitchen
A. Acorns scattered near the vent
The word builder uses the suffix –er. What does the suffix mean?
A. More of
B. Without
C. A person who builds
D. Big
C. A person who builds
What change should be made in this sentence?
When I seen him, I knew he was the one.
A. Change seen to saw
B. Change him to he
C. Change knew to know
D. No change
A. Change seen to saw
How is the conflict resolved?
A. Leo tells the squirrel to leave
B. Dad fixes the loose vent after they discover the squirrel caused the mess
C. Mom cleans the whole house
D. Leo finally admits he caused the mess
B. Dad fixes the loose vent after they discover the squirrel caused the mess
Which line shows the author uses sequence to organize the story?
A. “First, Leo tiptoed into the hallway…”
B. “The noise was loud.”
C. “A squirrel jumped out!”
D. “Mom shook her head.”
A. “First, Leo tiptoed into the hallway…”
What line helps the reader know the parents doubted Leo?
A. “Leo heard a thump.”
B. “Mom crossed her arms and frowned.”
C. “The squirrel ran outside.”
D. “Dad fixed the vent.”
B. “Mom crossed her arms and frowned.”
The root vis means “to see.” What does invisible mean?
A. cannot be touched
B. cannot be seen
C. cannot be heard
D. cannot move
B. cannot be seen
Which word should replace will in the last sentence?
My sister said we will taking him to the park tomorrow.
A. would
B. were
C. are
D. is
C. are
My sister said we are taking him to the park tomorrow.
Why is the setting of the garage important to the plot?
A. It is where Leo keeps his toys
B. It shows a squirrel could enter and make noises
C. It is where Dad works on cars
D. It is a quiet space
B. It shows a squirrel could enter and make noises
Why is Leo’s dream important to the story?
A. It shows he is scared of squirrels
B. He dreams of acorns
C. It gives him an idea to check the garage
D. It shows he wants a pet
C. It gives him an idea to check the garage
Which detail helps the reader understand that the squirrel snuck in?
A. Footprints in the flour
B. A loose vent on the wall
C. A broken glass
D. Opened refrigerator
B. A loose vent on the wall
Which word means “to move quietly and secretly”?
A. sneak
B. stomp
C. brag
D. shout
A. sneak
Choose the BEST correction:
My aunt told me I could adopt a puppy
A. Change told to telled
B. Change could to am
C. Change adopt to adopts
D. No change
D. No change
Which TWO characters have dialogue in the living room scene?
A. Leo
B. Mom
C. Dad
D. Squirrel
A. Leo
B. Mom
Which would be the BEST paraphrase of the ending?
A. Leo gets in trouble for making a mess
B. The family works together to solve a mystery, discovering a squirrel caused the noise
C. Mom finds the squirrel and screams
D. Dad buys a new vent cover
B. The family works together to solve a mystery, discovering a squirrel caused the noise
Which line BEST supports the idea that Leo feels relieved?
A. “I knew it wasn’t me!” Leo shouted.
B. “Mom handed him a broom.”
C. “The squirrel darted away.”
D. “Dad shook his head.”
A. “I knew it wasn’t me!” Leo shouted.
Which word means “someone who owns something”?
A. owner
B. helper
C. runner
D. teacher
A. owner
Fix the run-on:
Buster is fast he loves to play.
A. Buster is fast, he loves to play.
B. Buster is fast and he loves to play.
C. Buster is fast he, loves to play.
D. Buster is fast loves to play.
B. Buster is fast and he loves to play.