Comprehension
In "Just Be Yourself!" what does the author encourage her teen self to do?
a. get to know herself over time
b. find one hobby and stick with it
c. join more social groups at school
d. trust others to make good choices
a. get to know herself over time
What would a person MOST LIKELY describe as numerous?
a. a beloved childhood pet
b. a missing pair of eyeglasses
c. stars in the night sky
d. a person with short hair
c. stars in the night sky
Which detail MOST CLEARLY shows that as a teen, the author of "You Are The Electric Boogaloo" wanted to be famous?
a. I love your silver butterfly pants
b. You imagined the roaring crowd lifting you onto their shoulders
c. Would success have gone to your head? Or would you be a rich banker?
b. You imagined the roaring crowd lifting you onto their shoulders
Was Electric Boogaloo informal or formal?
Informal
What is the meaning of the Latin root "aqua"?
Water
In "You Are The Electric Boogaloo," why does the author's teen self feel humiliated?
a. his silver pants burst during a break-dancing performance
b. He and his friends participated in a break-dancing performance
c. His shirt got stuck to the floor during a break-dancing performance
d. He was escorted from the mall during a break-dancing performance.
c. His shirt got stuck to the floor during a break-dancing performance
What is MOST LIKELY the meaning of immense as it is used in the following sentence?
The potato statue was immense.
a. dizzy
b. fading
c. private
d. huge
d. huge
In "Just Be Yourself!" what does the author's teen self MOST want to do?
a. find a friend at the library
b. be a good citizen
c. be attractive
d. find a place to fit in
d. find a place to fit in
Which word DOES NOT describe the author's tone in "Just Be Yourself"?
a. Playful
b. Moody
c. Humorous
b. Moody
Is this sentence active or passive?
The book was written by Jackie
Passive
In "You Are The Electric Boogaloo," what advice does the author give his teen self?
a. Keep dancing, for it is making you a creative and interesting person
b. Learn from your mistakes and make needed changes going forward
c. Dance for another year and then switch to a more respectable career path.
d. Make good friends, for in the future they may help you get discovered.
a. Keep dancing, for it is making you a creative and interesting person.
If Evan finds a majestic waterfall in the woods, what MUST be true about the waterfall?
a. It is polluted
b. It is famous
c. It is hidden
d. It is grand
d. grand
Which comment from "Just Be Yourself" MOST CLEARLY shows that the author enjoys work as an adult?
a. Don't recognize me without that awful perm do you?
b. I'm still having nightmares about the fifth position!
c. You'll eventually find something you're good at, I promise
d. Let me ask you, how's it all working out? Not very well, am I right
C. You'll eventually find something you're good at, I promise.
Which word best describes the author's tone in "You Are The Electric Boogaloo"?
a. dull
b. harsh
c. formal
d. kindly
d. kindly
What is the meaning of the Latin suffix- ous?
Full of
In "Just Be Yourself!" why does the author's teen self spend so much time in the library?
a. Her classes are challenging
b. She feels like an outsider
c. Her friends each lunch there
d. She admires the librarian
b. She feels like an outsider
What is the definition of limpid?
a. clear
b. small
c. cloudy
d. injured
a. clear
What was most likely the purpose of the author writing "You Are The Electric Boogaloo?
a. to show compassion for his younger self
b. To persuade friends to support his younger self
c. To keep his younger self from making mistakes
d. To entertain his younger self with stories from the past.
a. to show compassion for his younger self
Read this sentence: Don't lie there in bed, your guts churning, as you replay the terrible scene.
Which word has the STRONGEST connotations?
a. churning
b. replay
c. terrible
a. churning
What Verb Mood does this sentence represent?
Trust yourself to make the right decision.
Imperative
In "Just Be Yourself!" which activity does the author's teen self truly enjoy?
a. writing
b. dancing
c. reading
d.singing
c. reading
What is the correct ANTANYM for dejected?
a. funny
b. angry
c. happy
d. hungry
c. happy
As an adult, how does the author of "You Are The Electric Boogaloo" view his failures as a break-dancing teen?
a. He views them as embarrassing
b. He views them as forgettable
c. He views them as humorous
d. He views them as tragic
c. He views them as humorous
What feeling does the word CHURNING most likely create in the reader?
a. joy
b. regret
c. irritation
d. discomfort
b. regret
Which sentence includes a verb in the imperative mood?
a. If you make a bad choice, you'll know it!
b. Trust yourself to make the right decision.
c. To whom can a person turn for guidance?
b. Trust yourself to make the right decision.