Vocabulary
Why do the Moffatt's call Mr. Brooney's horse "the dancey horse?"
a) The horse needs a heavy iron weight to keep hum from dancing away
b) The horse stands still for a long time waiting for Mr. Brooney
c) The horse occasionally flicks his long tail to get rid of a fly
d) The horse throws his legs in a graceful way when he canters up the street
d) The horse throws his legs in a graceful way when he canters up the street
What causes Mr. Brooney's horse to wriggle his ears?
a) He hears Sylvie singing a high note
b) He is bothered by a pesky fly
c) He is impatient waiting for Mr. Brooney
d) He is listening to Jane talking to him
a) He hears Sylvie singing a high note
Read the following sentences from the story:
"He had wings and could carry her away.
He was the wooden horse of Troy and many men could step out of him.
He was a bridge that she could walk under."
Which of the following BEST describes what the reader learns about Jane's character based on her thoughts?
a) She is fond of Mr. Brooney's horse
b) She wants to run away
c) She is very imaginative
d) She wishes she lived in another time
c) She is very imaginative
Which choice supports the inference that Mama works hard in her home?
a) She was happy winter was over because she wouldn't need to worry with the stove anymore
b) She was in the middle of dusting vigorously when she was noticed Jane walking under the horse
c) She had assigned chores to each child
d) Mama was in the middle of doing laundry when she saw Jane under the horse
b) She was in the middle of dusting vigorously when she was noticed Jane walking under the horse
Which statement from the text supports the idea that Jane learned a lesson?
a) "She had no desire to keep walking under the horse."
b) "It was just something she felt she had to do at that moment, just that once."
c) "And she knew that horse."
d) "So she had walked under him and from the feeling inside of her she thought it had turned out to be an all right sort of thing to do -- just that once."
a) "She had no desire to keep walking under the horse."
What is meaning of "occasionally" in the text:
"Occasionally he flicked his long tail to rid himself of a pesky fly."
a) Every now and then
b) Every ten seconds
c) Continually
d) Rarely
a) Every now and then
Read the following events from the story:
1) She watches and watches Mr. Brooney's horse
2) She sits on the hitching post
3) She jumps off the post and marches over to the horse
4) ______________________________
Which of these key details belongs on the blank line?
a) She watches her brothers play on stilts
b) She helps her mother dust the parlor
c) She walks underneath the horse
d) She rides the horse down the street
c) She walks underneath the horse
Which sentence is the BEST description of Mama's response to Jane's actions?
a) Mama is too busy dusting the front parlor to notice what Jane is doing
b) Mama is very upset with Jane for walking under the horse
c) Mama does not see Jane because she is in the kitchen with Sylvie
d) Mama is proud of Jane for taking a risk and being so brave
b) Mama is very upset with Jane for walking under the horse
Which choice best supports the inference that Jane is is creative?
a) Jane makes a game out of going under the horse
b) Jane listens to Sylvie's song and imagines a story
c) Jane imagines the horse as different objects
d) Jane ignores her mother's wishes
c) Jane imagines the horse as different objects
Who taught Jane an important lesson in the story?
a) Mr. Brooney
b) Sylvie
c) her brothers
d) Mama
d) Mama
What is the meaning of "elation" as it is used in the text?
"Jane walked under him and came out on the other side. This gave her an extraordinary feeling of satisfaction and elation."
a) terror
b) excitement
c) questions
d) confusion
b) excitement
Why does Mr. Brooney park his wagon outside of the Moffat's house?
a) he is delivering groceries
b) he is out for a ride
c) he is delivering mail
d) he is the visiting with Mrs. Frost
a) he is delivering groceries
What most likely causes Jane to decide to walk under Mr. Brooney's horse?
a) she is not very intelligent
b) her imagination made her excited
c) she loves animals
d) she was feeling lonely
b) her imagination made her excited
Which statement best supports the inference that Mama was disappointed in Jane's choice?
a) "What was Janey doing?"
b) "Mama was speechless with amazement and dropped the duster out of the window at the sight."
c) "You mustn't do such things such things"
d) "They might kick or start walking or something."
b) "Mama was speechless with amazement and dropped the duster out of the window at the sight."
What is the theme of "The Moffats?"
a) Horses are not meant to be walked under
b) You should always listen to your mother
c) Think of the possible consequences before you act
d) You should be creative with your free time
c) Think of the possible consequences before you act
What is the meaning of "vigorously" as it is used in the text?
"At that moment when Jane was walking under the horse, Mama came to the window of the front parlor and shook out her duster vigorously."
a) lightly
b) quickly
c) with a lot of strength
d) with little effort
c) with a lot of strength
What caused mama to "thank heavens" in paragraph 9?
a) Jane running under the horse
b) The fact that Jane did not get hurt
c) Winter was over and spring had come
d) She was able to finish her dusting
c) Winter was over and spring had come
Which detail supports the theme of "Think about the consequences of your actions before acting?"
a) "She had no desire to keep on walking under horses."
b) "They might kick or start walking or something."
c) "Jane stepped thoughtfully up the walk."
d) "It was just something she had to do at that moment, just that once."
b) "They might kick or start walking or something."
When mama says "Thank Heavens!" what does she most likely mean?
a) she is worried
b) she is grateful
c) she is upset
d) she is angry
b) she is grateful
Which best summarizes the text?
a) Mr. Brooney comes to deliver the groceries. his horse waits patiently. Jane watches the horse wait patiently.
b) Jane and her brothers are playing outside. When Mr. Brooney arrives to deliver the groceries, the kids feed the horse carrots and play with him.
c) Jane sits outside and watches Mr. Broony's horse. She does this because she doesn't want to help mama clean and doesn't want to hear Sylvie practicing.
d) Jane sits and watches Mr. Brooney's horse. She imagines the horse as bridge. She walks under the horse and it gives her a good feeling. Jane is scolded by her mother for making a poor choice.
d) Jane sits and watches Mr. Brooney's horse. She imagines the horse as bridge. She walks under the horse and it gives her a good feeling. Jane is scolded by her mother for making a poor choice.