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READING CHECK (p1-p36) A CHANCE IN THE WORLD

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  • P4. What brought the author joy in their actions?
    Hiding the groceries underneath the car.
    Eating whatever scraps they could find.
    Outsmarting the Robinsons.
    Scanning the bags during grocery shopping.
  • P29. What is the author's perception of themselves based on others' beliefs?
    He is seen as resilient and capable.
    He is seen as helpless and doomed.
    He is seen as misunderstood and unique.
    He is seen as talented and successful.
  • P34 Who is the leader of the group of rabbits (WATERSHIP DOWN)that threatens Hazel and his group?
    Hazel
    The Efrafrans
    General Woundwort
    The rabbits from the farm
  • P12. What did the author initially mistake the Robinsons' derogatory remarks for?
    Insults about their appearance
    Praise for their kindness
    Remarks about their wealth
    Compliments about their jewelry
  • P31 What effect did reading books have on the narrator's perspective?
    It gave him hope for a different and better future
    It made him lose interest in exploring different worlds
    It reinforced their belief in the pain of his life
  • P19-22 Why does the author feel rushed to join the conversation?
    They recognize Mrs. Levin's voice.
    They hear Betty using a sweet, melodic voice.
    They sense that Betty is pretending to be someone else.
    They want to dry their hands and receive something from Mrs.
  • P36. Why did the Robinsons never refuse Mrs. Levin's request to deliver books?
    They didn't want to raise suspicions.
    They had a genuine love for books.
    They knew the books would benefit the narrator.
    They appreciated Mrs. Levin's kindness.
  • P7. Based on the description of the cellar and the author's relationship with it, what can be inferred about the Robinsons' perception of the author?
    They view the author as a valued member of their household.
    They believe the author should be given a separate room
    They see the author as someone who should be discarded
  • P9. Why does the author prefer reading at Mrs. Blake's house instead of the cellar?
    Mrs. Blake's house has a larger book collection.
    Steve can avoid the Robinsons' rules at Mrs. Blake's house
    The area by Mrs. Blake's house is shaded and peaceful.
    The cellar is too cold and musty.
  • P14. What does "baffled" mean in the context of the paragraph?
    Confused
    Excited
    Surprised
    Amused
  • P13. How does the author feel when Mrs. Levin stops in front of them?
    Afraid and nervous
    Indifferent and uninterested
    Excited and curious
    Relieved and grateful
  • P5. How does the author describe their experience with books?
    Books were heavy and cumbersome to hold.
    Books were discovered at a signature moment.
    Books were like an ocean of knowledge.
    Books had beautiful illustrations on the covers
  • P15-18 Why does the author feel puzzled in this conversation?
    The woman knows the author's favorite genre of books.
    The author doesn't understand how the woman knew about their
    The woman remembers the author reading the same book last we
  • P1. What is the author's attitude towards the people living on Arnold Street?
    The author believes they are ordinary human beings.
    The author finds them kind and friendly.
    The author sees them as disguised monsters.
    The author feels comfortable and safe around them.
  • P30. Which of the following best describes the narrator's mindset and emotions based on the information provided?
    Resigned and accepting of their fate
    Hopeful and determined to escape
    Desperate and seeking help from caseworkers
    Frustrated and rebellious against the Robinsons
  • P32. What is the main role that books played in the narrator's life?
    They served as a reminder of the limitations of their own li
    They inspired the narrator to become an avid collector of bo
    They provided an escape from the challenges of their environ
    They represented a burden and a source of disappointment for
  • P10. What does "cacophony" mean in the context of the paragraph?
    Harmonious melody
    Peaceful silence
    Pleasant aroma
    Loud and chaotic noise
  • P3. What did the author learn from their first attempt at stealing food?
    Willie had already eaten the stolen cheese.
    The mice had eaten the stolen cheese before the author could
    Government-rationed cheese was difficult to hide.
    The mice in the basement were better at stealing food.
  • P2. Why did the author become a thief?
    The author was driven by a desperate need for food.
    The author enjoyed the thrill of stealing.
    The author wanted to impress the Robinsons.
    The author had a fascination with hiding and preserving thin
  • P8. Why did the author position their makeshift reading space directly under the stairs?
    To be able to hear anyone approaching the cellar.
    To hide their books from the rest of the family.
    To have easy access to their stash of hoarded food.
    To create a comfortable reading environment.
  • P35. What quality did the rabbits in Watership Down possess that resonated with the reader?
    Intelligence
    All of the above
    Elusiveness
    Speed
  • P11. What can be inferred about Mrs. Levin based on the information provided?
    She is in a hurry and walks quickly.
    She is a neighbor of the author.
    She is known for her fashionable attire.
    She is a young woman with dark hair.
  • P6. What would happen if the author was caught reading without permission?
    They would face a merciless beating.
    They would be allowed to keep the book upstairs.
    They would be given more books to read.
    They would be praised and rewarded.
  • P33. In Watership Down, what do the rabbits encounter that initially appears to be an ideal home?
    A group of contented rabbits
    A cleverly crafted rabbit farm
    A new home in search of
    A band of resilient rabbits
  • P23-28 What is the author's reaction to seeing the books in the box?
    They feel disappointed and upset.
    He is grateful and excited.
    They are confused and indifferent.
    They are hesitant and fearful.
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