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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) breathe deeply and think about enjoyable things
B) walk to school with old friends and clear the mind
C) stay calm and find pleasure in seeking new adventures
D) stay home and sleep for a day
  • 3. Which of these did Nell first write about in her journal?
A) the trouble she had tying her sneakers
B) the new teacher she would have
C) the strange feeling in her stomach
D) the time the school bus arrived
  • 4. Nell stopped writing in her journal because
A) she started to think pleasant thoughts.
B) she had difficulty buttoning her shirt
C) her father began to give her some advice.
D) the school-bus driver was honking
  • 5. Nell compare her head to
A) a great adventure.
B) tree branches.
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 disaster.
C) a frightening event.
D) a painful happening.
  • 7. Nell used the word 'discombobulated', which means
A) "confused and bothered."
B) "composed and fearless."
C) "convenient and easy."
D) "curious and thoughtful."
  • 8. Nell's father gives her advice that indicates
A) Nell will have problems in school.
B) things will work out and be all right.
C) the day will pass quickly.
D) the teacher will enjoy every student.
  • 9. Which of these is a fact?
A) No student has ever been as nervous as Nell.
B) Summer vacation is finally over for Nell.
C) Nell's summer vacation was the finest vacation ever.
D) Nell is the most talented writer in her family.
  • 10. The author uses a journal entry to help young readers to
A) realize that most young people feel nervous in new situations.
B) face new adventures with enthusiasm.
C) investigate the problems of childhood.
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) collapsing.
B) breaking.
C) growing.
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 finds that she enjoys her new teacher.
D) Nell makes friends with every student in her new schools.
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