Reading Comprehension: Lesson 6

1. The big concern Nell wrote about in her journal was the

A) end of summer vacation.
B) ride on the school bus.
C) making of new friends.
D) nervousness she feels on the first day of school.

2. Which of these best describes Nell's father's solution to her problem?

A) stay home and sleep for a day
B) walk to school with old friends and clear the mind
C) stay calm and find pleasure in seeking new adventures
D) breathe deeply and think about enjoyable things

3. Which of these did Nell first write about in her journal?

A) the new teacher she would have
B) the strange feeling in her stomach
C) the time the school bus arrived
D) the trouble she had tying her sneakers

4. Nell stopped writing in her journal because

A) the school-bus driver was honking
B) she had difficulty buttoning her shirt
C) her father began to give her some advice.
D) she started to think pleasant thoughts.

5. Nell compare her head to

A) a spinning top.
B) a knot.
C) a great adventure.
D) tree branches.

6. At the end of the day, Nell will probably remember her first day of school as

A) a disaster.
B) a pleasant experience.
C) a frightening event.
D) a painful happening.

7. Nell used the word 'discombobulated', which means

A) "composed and fearless."
B) "convenient and easy."
C) "confused and bothered."
D) "curious and thoughtful."

8. Nell's father gives her advice that indicates

A) things will work out and be all right.
B) the teacher will enjoy every student.
C) the day will pass quickly.
D) Nell will have problems in school.

9. Which of these is a fact?

A) No student has ever been as nervous as Nell.
B) Nell's summer vacation was the finest vacation ever.
C) Summer vacation is finally over for Nell.
D) Nell is the most talented writer in her family.

10. The author uses a journal entry to help young readers to

A) investigate the problems of childhood.
B) realize that most young people feel nervous in new situations.
C) face new adventures with enthusiasm.
D) begin to write daily journal entries.

11. Nell writes that her legs were 'behaving like tree branches in the wind.' This means that her legs were

A) growing.
B) trembling.
C) breaking.
D) collapsing.

12. Which of these could not really happen to Nell on her first day of schools?

A) Nell eats her lunch in the school cafeteria.
B) Nell makes friends with every student in her new schools.
C) Nell loses her notebook.
D) Nell finds that she enjoys her new teacher.

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