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Reading Comprehension: Lesson 6
Contributed by: Cala
  • 1. The big concern Nell wrote about in her journal was the
A) end of summer vacation.
B) ride on the school bus.
C) nervousness she feels on the first day of school.
D) making of new friends.
  • 2. Which of these best describes Nell's father's solution to her problem?
A) walk to school with old friends and clear the mind
B) stay home and sleep for a day
C) breathe deeply and think about enjoyable things
D) stay calm and find pleasure in seeking new adventures
  • 3. Which of these did Nell first write about in her journal?
A) the new teacher she would have
B) the trouble she had tying her sneakers
C) the time the school bus arrived
D) the strange feeling in her stomach
  • 4. Nell stopped writing in her journal because
A) she started to think pleasant thoughts.
B) her father began to give her some advice.
C) she had difficulty buttoning her shirt
D) the school-bus driver was honking
  • 5. Nell compare her head to
A) tree branches.
B) a great adventure.
C) a spinning top.
D) a knot.
  • 6. At the end of the day, Nell will probably remember her first day of school as
A) a pleasant experience.
B) a painful happening.
C) a disaster.
D) a frightening event.
  • 7. Nell used the word 'discombobulated', which means
A) "curious and thoughtful."
B) "confused and bothered."
C) "convenient and easy."
D) "composed and fearless."
  • 8. Nell's father gives her advice that indicates
A) the day will pass quickly.
B) things will work out and be all right.
C) Nell will have problems in school.
D) the teacher will enjoy every student.
  • 9. Which of these is a fact?
A) Nell's summer vacation was the finest vacation ever.
B) Nell is the most talented writer in her family.
C) No student has ever been as nervous as Nell.
D) Summer vacation is finally over for Nell.
  • 10. The author uses a journal entry to help young readers to
A) realize that most young people feel nervous in new situations.
B) begin to write daily journal entries.
C) investigate the problems of childhood.
D) face new adventures with enthusiasm.
  • 11. Nell writes that her legs were 'behaving like tree branches in the wind.' This means that her legs were
A) growing.
B) collapsing.
C) breaking.
D) trembling.
  • 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 loses her notebook.
C) Nell makes friends with every student in her new schools.
D) Nell finds that she enjoys her new teacher.
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