Looking Back
Which question is answered in paragraph 5?
A Where was Brady’s family planning to camp?
B Who caused Brady’s father to change his plans?
C Why does Brady decide to accept Wen’s invitation?
D What will Brady learn about the Chinese New Year?
In paragraph 12, the word morsels means —
A bite-sized pieces
B foreign foods
C hot fillings
D fresh-baked pastries
Read this sentence.
Don will finally be able to breathe when he learns whether or not he won the student council election.
Which of these best states the meaning of this sentence?
F Don will not relax until he hears the decision.
G Don will hold his breath until a decision is made.
H Don does not care about the decision.
J Don is having trouble making a decision.
F Don will not relax until he hears the decision.
Based on paragraph 5, which word best describes
Brady’s feelings as he decides whether to go to
Wen’s house for the weekend?
F Sympathetic
G Uncertain
H Amused
J Confused
Which sentence from the story best communicates a sense
of celebration?
F “You should spend the weekend over at my house for the Chinese New Year.”
G Wen elaborated on the traditional Chinese festival while Brady listened intently.
H Relatives and friends congratulated each other on finishing another year while welcoming in the new one.
J The next day, Wen’s grandmother woke them.
H Relatives and friends congratulated each other on finishing another year while welcoming in the new one.
Which source would provide the most information about the national monuments of Virginia?
A A magazine article titled “Adventures in Virginia”
B A book titled The Settlement of Virginia in 1607
C A webpage titled History and Sites of Virginia
D A newspaper article titled “Virginia: Festival, Fairs, and Parades”
C A webpage titled History and Sites of Virginia
In paragraph 13, the reader may infer that Brady has
most likely —
F enjoyed his evening at Wen’s house
G wondered about other food meanings
H learned to question members of Wen’s family
J eaten too much for dinner
The author assumes that the reader most likely knows that —
A tangerines symbolize luck
B oranges symbolize wealth
C open doors symbolize possibility
D new clothes symbolize good fortune
C open doors symbolize possibility
Michael was almost ready when he realized he had misplaced his keys. After searching for ten minutes, he found the keys in his backpack?
Why does Wen invite Brady to his house?
A Wen hopes to make his mother happy.
B Wen wishes to share his Chinese heritage.
C Wen needs help preparing for the Chinese New Year celebration.
D Wen wants his family to meet his best friend.
B Wen wishes to share his Chinese heritage.
Which key words would best help Brady search the Internet for information about Wen’s culture?
F Chinese Customs
G Chinese Foods
H Varieties of Chinese Music
J Origins of Chinese Celebrations
What does this sentence mean?
After Brady receives the gift of special clothes, he begins to —
F realize that red symbolizes fire
G feel nervous about the coming events
H appreciate Wen’s friendship more
J participate in the traditions at Wen’s home
J participate in the traditions at Wen’s home
Read this sentence and dictionary entry.
Issue (iSHo͞o) 1.The act of giving out 2. A topic of discussion or debate. 3.A copy of a newspaper or magazine. 4.The Final result of an action of supplying or distributing an item for use, sale, or official purposes.
The student council members raised several issues during their monthly meeting.
Which meaning of issue is used in the sentence?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
A. Deer, bears, bobcats, raccoons, and squirrels may be seen here.
B. Hotel ownership changed throughout the years.
C. Today the site includes the main hotel and smaller cabins.
D. Whether for study or rest, countless people frequent this fascinating place.