Taco Head Plot
Which event marks the beginning of the main problem in Taco Head?
A. Sofia asks for sandwich money
B. Sofia proudly eats in the middle of the cafeteria
C. A girl yells “Taco Head!” and embarrasses Sofia
D. Coach Clarke invites Sofia to sit with her
C. A girl yells “Taco Head!” and embarrasses Sofia
How does Sofia react after being embarrassed in the cafeteria?
A. She laughs and makes jokes with the crowd
B. She hides and avoids eating in front of others
C. She proudly eats in the center of the cafeteria
D. She asks the bully to sit with her
B. She hides and avoids eating in front of others
Which theme is BEST shown in Taco Head?
A. You should be proud of who you are
B. Winning is more important than learning
C. It is best to hide your true self
D. Friends are not important
A. You should be proud of who you are
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Healthy habits can help students stay energized and focused
B. All students should skip breakfast in the morning
C. Schools want students to become doctors
D. Brain health is not connected to what students eat
A. Healthy habits can help students stay energized and focused
How does the first paragraph introduce the topic of sleep?
A. By sharing a personal story about a student
B. By giving a reason sleep is important for students
C. By comparing sleep to eating healthy foods
D. By listing every stage of sleep
B. By giving a reason sleep is important for students
Which event is part of the rising action of the story?
A. Sofia hides to eat so no one will notice her lunch
B. Sofia eats proudly beside Coach Clarke
C. Coach trades food with Sofia in front of everyone
D. Sofia feels confident at the end of the story
A. Sofia hides to eat so no one will notice her lunch
Why does Sofia avoid eating in the cafeteria after the bullying incident?
A. She wants to finish her homework instead
B. She is afraid of being embarrassed again
C. She prefers to eat outdoors in the fresh air
D. She wants to save her food for after school
B. She is afraid of being embarrassed again
Which detail BEST supports the theme of confidence and pride?
A. Sofia hides to eat her lunch
B. Sofia goes to the playground early
C. Sofia proudly eats beside Coach Clarke in the cafeteria
D. Sofia asks for sandwich money
C. Sofia proudly eats beside Coach Clarke in the cafeteria
Which detail from the passage BEST supports the central idea?
A. “Some students pack their lunches in plastic bags.”
B. “Healthy foods…give the body nutrients it needs.”
C. “Students draw pictures of fruits in art class.”
D. “Many families go to the grocery store on weekends.”
B. “Healthy foods…give the body nutrients it needs.”
How does the text elaborate on the idea that sleep helps the body and brain?
A. By giving examples of how sleep affects thoughts and muscles
B. By listing dreams students have at night
C. By explaining how to build a new bed
D. By comparing students to teachers
A. By giving examples of how sleep affects thoughts and muscles
Which event is the turning point (climax) of the story?
A. The students chant and make fun of Sofia
B. Sofia eats lunch at home instead of at school
C. Coach Clarke eats with Sofia and trades food in the cafeteria
D. Sofia throws away her tacos
C. Coach Clarke eats with Sofia and trades food in the cafeteria
How does Coach Clarke respond when she sees Sofia is upset?
A. She ignores the situation
B. She orders Sofia to sit alone
C. She supports Sofia by sitting with her and encouraging her
D. She tells Sofia to get a new lunch
C. She supports Sofia by sitting with her and encouraging her
How does Coach Clarke help support the theme?
A. She teaches Sofia to avoid everyone
B. She helps Sofia see that confidence comes from within
C. She replaces Sofia’s lunch every day
D. She tells Sofia to ignore schoolwork
B. She helps Sofia see that confidence comes from within
What new idea does the passage introduce about healthy habits? (Q8 style)
A. Eating healthy foods can help students focus longer in class
B. Students should never eat snacks
C. Only athletes need healthy food
D. Doctors want students to avoid vegetables
A. Eating healthy foods can help students focus longer in class
How does the author introduce the idea that sleep affects learning?
A. By giving facts about how the body repairs and organizes information during sleep
B. By telling a joke about bedtime
C. By listing the names of famous doctors
D. By showing a chart about school lunches
A. By giving facts about how the body repairs and organizes information during sleep
Which event from the story is part of the falling action?
A. Sofia and Coach eat lunch together for the rest of the week
B. The girl splatters the taco on Sofia’s sweater
C. Sofia hides in the restroom to eat her food
D. Sofia asks her mom for sandwich money
A. Sofia and Coach eat lunch together for the rest of the week
What does Sofia’s decision to study in the library after lunch show about her?
A. She wants to avoid schoolwork
B. She is motivated to improve herself
C. She wants to stop talking to Coach Clarke
D. She plans to skip class
B. She is motivated to improve herself
Which lesson does Sofia learn by the end of the story?
A. She should stop eating tacos at school
B. She should be ashamed of her culture
C. She should stand tall and be proud of her identity
D. She must avoid the cafeteria forever
C. She should stand tall and be proud of her identity
Which detail from the passage shows the effect of making healthy choices? (Q9 style)
A. “Many schools are now sharing information…”
B. “Students who eat balanced meals can focus longer in class…”
C. “Students sometimes eat lunch in the cafeteria.”
D. “Water is clear and easy to find.”
B. “Students who eat balanced meals can focus longer in class…”
How does the author develop the idea that students benefit from sleep?
A. By listing movies to watch before bed
B. By explaining how to take naps during class
C. By giving steps for cleaning a bedroom
D. By describing positive effects like feeling calmer and thinking clearly
D. By describing positive effects like feeling calmer and thinking clearly
Which statement BEST explains why the climax is important to the plot?
A. It causes Sofia to move to a different school
B. It shows the turning point where Sofia begins to gain confidence
C. It shows that Sofia wants to learn how to cook
D. It explains why Sofia dislikes Coach Clarke
B. It shows the turning point where Sofia begins to gain confidence
How does Sofia’s response to the bullying change by the end of the story?
A. She becomes proud and confident instead of hiding
B. She refuses to eat at school at all
C. She continues to be embarrassed about her food
D. She becomes a bully to other students
A. She becomes proud and confident instead of hiding
Which statement BEST shows how Sofia changed from the beginning to the end of the story?
A. She becomes more confident and no longer hides her lunch
B. She decides to stop bringing food to school
C. She becomes afraid of Coach Clarke
D. She chooses to eat alone every day
A. She becomes more confident and no longer hides her lunch
Which statement BEST summarizes the passage?
A. Healthy foods and water help students stay focused and energized throughout the day
B. Students eat too many snacks at lunch
C. Water is the only thing students need to stay healthy
D. Schools should decide what every student eats
A. Healthy foods and water help students stay focused and energized throughout the day
Which statement BEST explains how the text develops its central idea?
A. The author gives opinions with no explanations
B. The author focuses on why students should avoid sports
C. The author uses explanations and examples to show why sleep is important for students
D. The author describes dreams instead of healthy habits
C. The author uses explanations and examples to show why sleep is important for students