Why doesn't Ursula want to join the crowd outside?
She is embarrassed by the way she looks.
100
During silent reading time, Manuel __________ Cassidy to get her attention.
Nudged
100
Write the proper conjunction in the correct place in the sentence:
My favorite show is the circus, I go every year!
My favorite show is the circus, and I go every year!
100
There was a _____________in the hall when the student dropped his books
ruckus
100
What is the setting of the story?
The west.
200
What is the most important lesson Ursula learns in the story?
Looks are not as important as how you fell.
People can overcome their fears with the help of friends.
200
Before the science fair began, the principal went on stage and ____________ the official rules.
proclaimed
200
Is this a simple or compound sentence?
The circus is coming, and my family Is very excited.
Compound
200
I _________my brother gently to wake him.
nudge
200
Who is the author of the story?
Who is Laurence Yep?
300
Why did Ah Sam say his cousins needed music to perform?
They needed rhythm to do their act.
300
Because she had studied only briefly, Nisha could not help but ____________ about her history test.
Fret
300
Is this a simple or compound sentence?
We had a great time at the game.
Simple sentence
300
The performer was wearing an___________costume for his performance.
outlandish
300
What is the theme of the story?
Friends can encourage you to do something you didn't think you could do. Outside looks do not matter. It is what is in the inside.
400
What does it mean when Ursula says "I felt like parrots had landed in my home?"
A.) The townspeople were all dressed up for the circus.
B.) A large flock of birds had flown into her yard.
C.) Ah Sam had feathers on his new clothes.
D.) The cousin's costumes were very colorful.
D. The cousin's costumes were very colorful.
400
Luis could not fall asleep because his sister and her friends were making a loud ___________ in the next room.
Ruckus
400
Simple or compound sentence?
Sarah was frightened when the clown jumped out and said boo.
Simple
400
The teacher ______________there would be a test on Friday in storytown.
proclaimed
400
What was one of the tricks done in the circus?
answers vary
500
What happened at the end of the story that let you know that Ah Sam had planned all along for Ursula to play her music for the circus?
The cousins have already learned to spell out "Thank you Ursula."
500
Chi ______________ his mother that he would finish his homework before going to Daniel's house.
assured
500
Where does the comma go?
My dad and I ate a huge breakfast but my mom was in a hurry and left.
My dad and I ate a huge breakfast, but my mom was in a hurry and left.
500
Please don't ______about the math quiz.
fret
500
How do Ah Sam and his cousins turn everyday objects into magic?
Pyramids out of benches, Ah Sam juggles different items, an egg was used in a comedy act.