Theme
What is the theme of Here, Boy?
A) Always follow the rules.
B) Standing up for others can lead to unexpected friendships.
C) Kindness should only be shown to people you know.
D) Family is more important than anything else.
B) Standing up for others can lead to unexpected friendships.
Who narrates Here, Boy?
A) The dog
B) The store manager
C) The girl (first-person narrator)
D) An employee at the store
C) The girl (first-person narrator)
What does the word “wagging” mean in Here, Boy?
A) Chasing
B) Moving side to side
C) Barking
D) Jumping excitedly
B) Moving side to side
What is the best summary of Here, Boy?
A) A girl adopts a dog after it causes chaos in a grocery store.
B) A store manager gets angry at a dog for stealing food.
C) A dog rescues a family and becomes a hero.
D) A dog learns to behave in public.
A) A girl adopts a dog after it causes chaos in a grocery store.
Which story is written in the first-person point of view, and how does it affect the reader's experience?
A) Here, Boy; it allows the reader to connect closely with the narrator’s emotions.
B) Something Uneasy in the Air; it provides detailed insights into Cracker’s thoughts.
C) Ready to Race; it shows the narrator’s emotions directly.
D) Something Uneasy in the Air; it focuses on Willie’s inner thoughts.
A) Here, Boy; it allows the reader to connect closely with the narrator’s emotions.
In Ready to Race, what theme emerges as Charlotte prepares for the race?
A) Hard work leads to success.
B) Everyone deserves to be treated equally.
C) Overcoming challenges builds confidence.
D) Animals can be trusted more than humans.
C) Overcoming challenges builds confidence.
In Something Uneasy in the Air, whose perspective shifts during the story?
A) Cracker, the dog
B) Willie’s father
C) Willie
D) The army sergeant
A) Cracker, the dog
In Ready to Race, what does “rein” mean in the context of the story?
A) A tool used to control a horse
B) A piece of fabric
C) A type of harness for safety
D) A belt used for racing
A) A tool used to control a horse
What is the best summary of Something Uneasy in the Air?
A) Cracker tries to escape from the family.
B) A boy trains his dog to scout for the army.
C) Willie’s father teaches Cracker to obey.
D) Cracker prepares to leave for Vietnam and proves her loyalty to Willie.
D) Cracker prepares to leave for Vietnam and proves her loyalty to Willie.
How does the third-person point of view in Ready to Race differ from the first-person point of view in Here, Boy?
A) The third-person narrator only describes actions, while the first-person narrator explains how the narrator feels about the story's events.
B) The third-person narrator allows insight into the dog’s thoughts, while the first-person narrator focuses on the human character’s experiences.
C) The third-person narrator is more focused on describing multiple characters' perspectives, while the first-person narrator shares only their own feelings.
D) The third-person narrator is more emotional than the first-person narrator.
The third-person narrator is more focused on describing multiple characters' perspectives, while the first-person narrator shares only their own feelings.
What theme best describes Something Uneasy in the Air?
A) Loyalty can make difficult decisions easier.
B) Dogs are smarter than humans.
C) Family relationships grow through shared experiences.
D) Trust is earned, not given.
A) Loyalty can make difficult decisions easier.
What type of narrator is used in Ready to Race?
A) First-person narrator
B) Second-person narrator
C) Third-person limited narrator
D) Third-person omniscient narrator
C) Third-person limited narrator
What does “uneasy” mean in Something Uneasy in the Air?
A) Calm and relaxed
B) Uncertain or uncomfortable
C) Very happy
D) Overly excited
B) Uncertain or uncomfortable
What is the best summary of Ready to Race?
A) Charlotte faces challenges but learns to trust her instincts and her horse to succeed in the race.
B) Charlotte struggles to complete her chores before the race and decides not to compete.
C) Charlotte trains her horse while teaching others how to ride.
D) Charlotte helps another rider during the race and loses her chance to win.
A) Charlotte faces challenges but learns to trust her instincts and her horse to succeed in the race.
In Something Uneasy in the Air, how does the third-person limited point of view affect the reader’s understanding of Cracker’s uneasiness?
A) It allows the reader to infer Cracker’s feelings through her actions and reactions without directly knowing her thoughts.
B) It provides Cracker’s exact thoughts and emotions, making the story more relatable.
C) It creates distance from Cracker, focusing more on Willie.
D) It confuses the reader by switching between different characters’ thoughts.
A) It allows the reader to infer Cracker’s feelings through her actions and reactions without directly knowing her thoughts.
What theme is shared across Here, Boy and Ready to Race?
A) Animals can teach important life lessons.
B) Helping others can help you grow stronger.
C) Standing up for yourself is necessary to find success.
D) Fear prevents you from doing great things.
B) Helping others can help you grow stronger.
How does the narrator’s perspective in Something Uneasy in the Air influence the reader’s understanding of Cracker?
A) It shows Cracker’s fear and loyalty through her actions.
B) It focuses only on Cracker’s physical abilities.
C) It highlights Cracker’s disobedience and bad behavior.
D) It explains Cracker’s thoughts directly to the reader.
A) It shows Cracker’s fear and loyalty through her actions.
In Ready to Race, what does the phrase "a thorn in Charlotte’s side" mean?
A) A minor injury
B) A constant annoyance
C) A bad memory
D) An interesting challenge
B) A constant annoyance
How can Here, Boy be summarized in a single sentence?
A) A young girl takes responsibility for her new pet and learns about loyalty.
B) A stray dog causes trouble in a grocery store, but the narrator saves him by offering a new home.
C) A grocery store becomes a chaotic scene when a dog arrives.
D) A dog is lost in the store and rescued by its original owner.
B) A stray dog causes trouble in a grocery store, but the narrator saves him by offering a new home.
What is a major advantage of using the first-person point of view in Here, Boy instead of third-person?
A) It makes the story more objective by removing personal bias.
B) It allows readers to experience the narrator's emotions and opinions directly.
C) It provides insights into multiple characters’ thoughts.
D) It makes the story feel more distant and factual.
B) It allows readers to experience the narrator's emotions and opinions directly.
What lesson can be learned from Ready to Race?
A) It’s important to respect others' decisions.
B) Patience always pays off in the end.
C) Imagination can help people overcome challenges.
D) Sometimes taking risks is necessary for growth.
D) Sometimes taking risks is necessary for growth.
Which story uses a first-person point of view to make the narrator's emotions more relatable?
A) Ready to Race
B) Something Uneasy in the Air
C) Here, Boy
D) None of the above
C) Here, Boy
In Here, Boy, what does “skidded” mean?
A) Stopped abruptly
B) Barked loudly
C) Slipped and slid
D) Ran away quickly
C) Slipped and slid
What is the best summary of the shared elements across Here, Boy and Ready to Race?
A) Both stories show characters overcoming challenges by building trust with animals.
B) Both stories focus on competitive events where the main characters succeed.
C) Both stories emphasize the importance of family support in difficult times.
D) Both stories highlight the role of teamwork in overcoming obstacles.
A) Both stories highlight the role of teamwork in overcoming obstacles.
How can Here, Boy and Ready to Race be compared in terms of narrative point of view?
A) Here, Boy uses first-person point of view to share the narrator's personal emotions, while Ready to Race uses third-person limited to provide insight into Charlotte’s actions and thoughts.
B) Here, Boy uses first-person to provide multiple perspectives, while Ready to Race uses third-person omniscient to explore all characters' feelings.
C) Here, Boy and Ready to Race both use first-person narration to share the main characters’ thoughts directly.
D) Here, Boy uses first-person narration, while Ready to Race focuses entirely on dialogue to tell the story.
A) Here, Boy uses first-person point of view to share the narrator's personal emotions, while Ready to Race uses third-person limited to provide insight into Charlotte’s actions and thoughts.