Main Idea (RI.3.2)
What is the main idea of The Keeping Quilt?
A: A. The quilt was lost and found again
B. The quilt was made to sell at a store
C. The quilt is a symbol of family tradition and love passed down through generations
D. The quilt is only used in winter
C. The quilt is a symbol of family tradition and love passed down through generations
What did Anna’s mother make the quilt from?
A: A. New fabric from the store
B. Leftover food wrappers
C. Worn-out clothes including Anna’s dress and her babushka
D. A curtain and rug
From worn-out clothes including Anna’s dress and her babushka.
What happened first in the story?
A: A. The quilt is lost
B. Anna and her family immigrated to the United States
C. A wedding occurs
D. A birthday is celebrated
Anna and her family immigrated to the United States.
What does "precious" most likely mean in the story?A. Something fun to play with
B. Something of great value and deeply loved
C. Something new and modern
D. Something that is only used once
Something of great value and deeply loved
What does the phrase "worn with time" mean?
A. The quilt is new and shiny
B. The quilt has been used a lot and holds many memories
C. The quilt is too small
D. The quilt was thrown away
B. The quilt has been used a lot and holds many memories
Why is the quilt important to the narrator’s family?
A: A. It helps them find their way home
B. It connects them to their ancestors and is used in special family events
C. It is soft and fluffy
D. It is their only blanket
B. It connects them to their ancestors and is used in special family events
A. Fishing trips and naps
B. Weddings, holidays, baby blessings, and family gatherings
C. Grocery shopping
D. Traveling to new places
Weddings, holidays, baby blessings, and family gatherings.
What happened after Anna’s dress became too small? A. It was thrown away
B. It was given to a friend
C. Her mother used the fabric to help make the keeping quilt
D. It was turned into curtains
Her mother used the fabric to help make the keeping quilt.
Which word best shows how the family felt about the quilt?
A. Cherished
B. Unimportant
C. Temporary
D. Boring
"Cherished" means deeply loved and valued.
What does the phrase "worn like a tablecloth" mean ?
A. The quilt was eaten
B. The quilt was used to cover the table and be part of daily life
C. The quilt was cleaned every day
D. The quilt was lost
The quilt was used to cover the table and be part of daily life
How does the quilt help tell the family’s story?
A: A. Each generation uses it in important life events, keeping memories alive
B. It has a family tree sewn into it
C. It has a diary attached to it
D. It is written about in books
Each generation uses it in important life events, keeping memories alive.
What colors are used in the quilt, and why are they special?
A. Blue and green because they are favorite colors
B. Red and black, which were traditional colors in Anna's homeland
C. Pink and yellow for spring
D. White and gray for snow
Red and black, which were traditional colors in Anna's homeland.
How are birthdays and weddings connected to the quilt?
A. The quilt is never used for those
B. The quilt is used in both events as a family tradition
C. They always happen on the same day
D. The quilt is hidden
The quilt is used in both events as a family tradition
What does "canopy" mean in the sentence: “The quilt was used as a canopy for the wedding”?
A. A floor mat
B. A covering held over the couple
C. A plate for food
D. A type of song
A covering held over the couple during the wedding ceremony.
What does "it wrapped us in love" most likely mean?A. The quilt gave them hugs
B. The quilt made them feel warm and cared for
C. The quilt had hearts on it
D. The quilt was used as a ribbon
The quilt made them feel warm and cared for
What do all the events in the story have in common?
A: A. They happen in the same room
B. They all involve food
C. They all involve the use of the quilt in meaningful, traditional ways
D. They all happen during winter
They all involve the use of the quilt in meaningful, traditional ways.
Who wore the quilt as a wedding canopy?
A: A. A neighbor
B. Anna and later generations, including the narrator
C. A teacher
D. A friend from school
Anna and later generations, including the narrator.
Compare how Anna’s family and the narrator’s family used the quilt.
A. They gave it away
B. Both families used it in important ceremonies and to stay connected to their heritage
C. They sold it
D. They left it in storage
Both families used it in important ceremonies and to stay connected to their heritage.
What does the word "heritage" mean in the story?
A. A kind of food
B. A new toy
C. Traditions and values passed down through family
D. A type of dance
Heritage means the traditions and values passed down from family or culture.
What does "it tied us together" mean?
A. The quilt had strings
B. The quilt kept the family connected emotionally
C. The quilt was a game
D. The quilt was locked in a box
B. The quilt kept the family connected emotionally
Which best summarizes the story?
A. A quilt is created and passed through generations, being used in family events to preserve heritage and memories
B. A quilt is made to sell and later returned
C. A quilt is lost and replaced
D. A girl sews a quilt alone
A quilt is created and passed through generations, being used in family events to preserve heritage and memories
How is the quilt used by the narrator’s generation?
A: A. As a picnic blanket
B. For painting and art
C. For family celebrations and to keep memories of the past alive
D. As a curtain
It is used for family celebrations and to keep memories of the past alive.
How does the story show cause and effect?
A. Each generation forgets the quilt
B. Each generation continues to use the quilt, which causes the tradition and family bonds to grow stronger
C. The quilt causes arguments
D. The quilt disappears each year
Each generation continues to use the quilt, which causes the tradition and family bonds to grow stronger.
What do the phrases "stitched with love" and "full of memories" mean?
A. They are just about sewing
B. They show that the quilt was made with care and carries family history
C. They are used to describe shopping
D. They tell how many pieces the quilt has
They show that the quilt was made with care and carries family history
Which sentence uses both literal and non-literal language?
A: A. "It warmed my body" literally means it kept someone warm; non-literally, it means it brought comfort
B. "Worn with time" literally means old from use; non-literally, it means the quilt carries history and memories
C. "It flew through the air" literally means the quilt was in the wind; non-literally, it could mean freedom or movement
D. All of the above
D. All of the above