History of Toothbrushes
What can be inferred about the toothbrush's design based on the text?
A) It was always made from wood
B) It has adapted to new materials and technologies
C) It was invented in Europe
D) It has remained unchanged for centuries
Correct answer is
B. It has adapted to new materials and technologies
What does the treehouse symbolize in the story?
A) Home and safety
B) Adventure and discovery
C) Time and space
D) Fear and danger
Correct answer: B. Adventure and discovery
What can the reader infer about Wilma Rudolph from this passage?
A. She had an easy life and always succeeded quickly.
B. She became a great runner because she never gave up.
C. She was only famous for helping people.
D. She became famous before she had polio.
B. She became a great runner because she never gave up. ✅
What can we infer about Jane Goodall from the passage?
A) She enjoys reading books about animals
B) She spends time learning about animals to protect them
C) She likes to visit zoos to study animals
D) She prefers to study chimpanzees in captivity
B) She spends time learning about animals to protect them
What can you infer about the speaker’s feelings toward winter based on the poem?
A) The speaker feels sad and cold during winter
B) The speaker finds winter to be beautiful and peaceful
C) The speaker wishes it were warmer
D) The speaker is excited for the birds to return
B) The speaker finds winter to be beautiful and peaceful
What does the text suggest about the use of chew sticks?
A) They were only used in ancient times
B) They were made of plastic
C) They are still used today
D) They were the first form of toothbrush
Correct answer: D. They were the first form of toothbrush
In the story, "A Treehouse That is a Time Machine," how does Lily’s interaction with the treehouse impact the plot? Use details from the story to support your answer.
Teacher discretion: Open answer
What is the author’s main purpose for writing this passage?
A. To tell how Wilma won all her races
B. To explain how to become an Olympic athlete
C. To entertain readers with a funny story
D. To inform readers about Wilma’s life and inspire them
D. To inform readers about Wilma’s life and inspire them
What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage about Jane Goodall?
A) To explain how chimpanzees are different from other animals
B) To tell readers about Jane Goodall’s work and her love for animals
C) To describe the tools Jane Goodall uses to study chimpanzees
D) To teach readers about chimpanzee behavior
B) To tell readers about Jane Goodall’s work and her love for animals
How does the author use imagery to help the reader imagine what the winter day is like? Use details from the poem to support your answer.
Teacher discretion, Open answer
Which of the following statements is true about toothbrush evolution?
A) Toothbrushes were invented in Europe
B) Toothbrushes have evolved from simple to complex designs
C) The design has remained unchanged for centuries
D) Toothbrushes have always been made from plastic
Correct answer: B. Toothbrushes have evolved from simple to complex designs
Which of the following best explains how the setting influences the plot of the story?
A. The old treehouse makes Lily want to clean and fix it up with her friends.
B. The treehouse is in a quiet backyard, so Lily can play without being disturbed.
C. The treehouse is a time machine, which allows Lily to travel to the past and have an adventure.
D. The treehouse is full of books that help Lily learn about dinosaurs.
✅ Correct Answer: C. The setting (the treehouse as a time machine) directly influences the plot by making the time travel and Lily’s adventure possible.
How does the author organize the information in the passage?
A. By comparing Wilma to other athletes
B. By describing Wilma’s life in the order it happened
C. By listing facts about the Olympics
D. By asking questions about her life
B. By describing Wilma’s life in the order it happened
How does the structure of the passage contribute to the author’s message?
A) It begins by describing chimpanzee behavior and ends with Jane Goodall’s message to protect animals
B) It starts by explaining Jane Goodall’s work, then moves to how others can help
C) It explains Jane’s childhood and then describes how she studied chimpanzees
D) It first tells us how Jane Goodall loves animals and then describes her books
B) It starts by explaining Jane Goodall’s work, then moves to how others can help
How does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning?
A) The poem uses long, complicated sentences to describe the snow
B) The poem uses short, simple lines to create a calm, peaceful feeling
C) The poem repeats words to emphasize the coldness of winter
D) The poem has no clear structure
B) The poem uses short, simple lines to create a calm, peaceful feeling
How did the introduction of nylon bristles impact toothbrushes?
A) Made them less effective
B) Increased their durability
C) Changed their color
D) them more expensive
Correct answer: B. Increased their durability
What lesson did Lily learn from her adventure?
A) To keep secrets safe.
B) To never explore alone.
C) To always press buttons.
D) To avoid old treehouses.
Correct answer: A. To keep secrets safe.
How did the setting of Wilma’s childhood affect her life?
A. She lived near a running track, so she practiced every day
B. Her childhood was easy, so she didn’t need to try hard
C. Growing up in the South with polio made her work harder
D. She had many coaches helping her when she was little
C. Growing up in the South with polio made her work harder
How does the setting of Jane Goodall’s work with chimpanzees influence her findings?
A) It made her study chimpanzees in different climates
B) It made her write books to explain her work
C) It helped her discover new species of animals
D) It allowed her to study chimpanzees in the wild, where they behave naturally
D) It allowed her to study chimpanzees in the wild, where they behave naturally
How does the setting (the winter day) influence the tone of the poem?
A) The cold and snow create a sense of danger and unease
B) The winter setting creates a feeling of calm, peace, and beauty
C) The setting makes the speaker feel tired and sad
D) The winter day makes the speaker want to go inside
B) The winter setting creates a feeling of calm, peace, and beauty
How has the design of the toothbrush changed from the past to the present? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.
Teacher discretion: Open answer
How does the author’s use of a beginning–middle–end structure help communicate the author’s purpose in the story?
A. It helps the reader understand how Lily builds the treehouse from start to finish.
B. It allows the reader to follow Lily’s time-travel adventure step by step.
C. It shows the reader how to build a time machine in a treehouse.
D. It makes the story confusing by moving back and forth between different times.
✅ Correct Answer: B. The clear beginning (Lily discovers the treehouse), middle (she travels to the past), and end (she returns home) structure supports the author's purpose of telling an imaginative adventure story in a way that’s easy to follow.
Which sentence from the passage best shows that Wilma Rudolph was determined?
A. "She won three gold medals at the Olympics in 1960."
B. "Wilma had to wear a brace on her leg."
C. "She worked hard and got better."
D. "She was called the fastest woman in the world!"
C. "She worked hard and got better."
Which statement from the passage best supports the idea that Jane Goodall is a role model for kids?
A) "She learned a lot about how chimpanzees live."
B) "She wants people to care about animals and the world around them."
C) "She watched them in the wild."
D) "Jane Goodall wrote many books about her work."
B) "She wants people to care about animals and the world around them."
Which line from the poem best supports the idea that the day is quiet and peaceful?
A) "The birds have flown south for the winter."
B) "The wind whispers through the bare branches."
C) "The sun shines brightly, but it is cold."
D) "It covers the ground in a white blanket."
B) "The wind whispers through the bare branches."