RDR #20
  • 1. What type of text is this week's selection?
A) an encyclopedia
B) the front of a newspaper
C) a flier
D) an atlas
  • 2. VIRGINIA PRESS is the....
A) state we live in
B) name of the newspaper
C) photo caption
D) title
  • 3. When was this paper printed?
A) September 2, 2009
B) August 1, 2009
C) today
D) August 23, 2008
  • 4. The word EYESORE in the article about the town park means.....
A) a scary place
B) an ugly sight
C) an eye that hurts
D) a beautiful place
  • 5. Which article talks about the changing of seasons?
A) "Town to Upgrade Park"
B) "Top Spellers Compete for Title"
C) "Fall is Coming, Birds are Leaving"
D) "Where's Pluto?"
  • 6. What information is given in the photo caption about the geese?
A) who took the photograph
B) how high they can fly
C) how many hours they can stay in flight
D) where they stopped during their migration
  • 7. Who did take the photograph?
A) We don't know, it was a courtesy photo
B) Terra Alta
C) Elizabeth Galdino
D) Kristin Thompson
  • 8. "Billy, you need to write an opinion about the geese," said Mr. Sisler. Which of the following statements is an opinion?
A) Canada geese migrate each year.
B) The most beautiful geese live in Canada.
C) They can fly for sixteen hours.
D) Some Canada geese live in Alaska.
  • 9. According to the weather report, how should you dress today?
A) winter boots and a heavy jacket
B) in a costume
C) With a raincoat and galoshes
D) shorts and a tank top
  • 10. What town does this newspaper serve?
A) Blythewood
B) Gloucester
C) Virginia
D) Canada
  • 11. How does the reader know Elizabeth Galdino is a good speller?
A) She won the first round of the national spelling bee.
B) She will be on Good Morning America.
C) She made good grades on her interim
D) She won the West Virginia Spelling Bee.
  • 12. Page 3 gives news about which communities?
A) Gloucester and Deltaville
B) Virginia and Gloucester
C) Blythewood and Lexington
D) Ordinary and Gloucester Point
  • 13. How much does the newspaper cost?
A) free
B) $1.00
C) $.75
D) $1.50
  • 14. Who wrote the article "Town to Upgrade Park," and which town is it?
A) Kristen Thompson, Blythewood
B) Kristin Thompson, Terra Alta
C) Nancy Hertzel, Canada
D) Faith Kendall, Blythewood
  • 15. Some scientists believe that Pluto is more like a(n) _____ or a(n)____ than a planet.
A) comet, crater
B) comet, asteroid
C) moon, dwarf planet
D) asteroid, star
  • 16. What conclusion can you make about the people who live in Terra Alta?
A) They never cared about the park.
B) They don't pay enough taxes to keep the park in good condition.
C) They would like to upgrade the whole town.
D) They want a nice place for community activities.
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