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  • Which phrase helps readers know the meaning of the word stealthily in paragraph 23?
    whispering of information
    she wasn’t asleep
    bring his parents word
    the others who had come into town
  • John didn't sleep well because
    his sister Audrey kept him awake
    he was excited about going to school
    summer was ending
    he heard heavy traffic and car horns
  • Which word best completes the sentence: He heard a soft purring and felt the warm __________ of a cat rubbing his legs
    resentment
    caress
    sluggish
    disguise
  • What bargin does John mean when he thinks he will "trade them one for one"?
    Answers vary
  • The main way that readers learn that this day is different from days that have come before is through —
    the conversation between John and his mother
    John’s actions
    the conversation between John and Audrey
    Audrey’s dress
  • Which word best completes the sentence: He became aware of the soft, ___________ sounds of water dripping.
    linger
    transparent
    faint
    gracious
  • A poised person is
    shy and tired
    calm and controlled
    excited and happy
    angry and loud
  • John Hawkins is upset with his mother because-
    she gives grocery money to his sister and not him
    she acts as if this morning is like any other day
    she makes him eat his breakfast even though he is ill
    she doesn't take his father to work
  • Which example of imagery would help create a somber, or sad, mood?
    A warm breeze blew along the sunny beach.
    The roses on the table filled the kitchen with a sweet smel
    Paint peeled from the walls of the silent, empty playroom.
    Cool, clear water bubbled up from the secret spring.
  • Which word best completes the sentence: The town council had __________ permission for the march.
    refused
    examined
    sheltered
    reaged
  • Explain who John means when he thinks that "not so many of them" will come out in the rain.
    Answers vary
  • Which word best completes the sentence: She is a lovely and ____________ woman.
    bitter
    rage
    gracious
    examine
  • Which word best completes the sentence: Byron always longed for adventure, but this idea just seemed __________ to him.
    foolish
    stealthily
    sliggish
    bitter
  • What does the word "admit" mean?
    lacking good judgment
    confess something is true
    prevent someone from having to do something difficult
    the first light in the sky
  • What does John learn in his confrontation with Audrey?
    John learns that his father got a new job.
    John learns that his mother got a new job.
    John learns that his father has lost his job.
    John learns that his mother has lost her job.
  • At the end, John has learned that
    Audrey will always be braver than he is.
    he should not let fear control his actions.
    his family does not understand him.
    his mother will always think of him as a child.
  • In the story, John always thinks about the danger of the crowds of people who want to stop him. When he realizes that there is no way to protect himself, he tries to find a way out for his sister. What does this suggest about John feels?
    angry
    John is ready to take control of the day.
    anxious and afraid
    excited
  • The porch steps remind John of when he
    was scared to walk down the steps alone
    geard the rain crow earlier that morning
    ate ice cream after school with Audrey
    kicked Audrey's doll buggy down them
  • How does John’s reaction to hearing a rain crow in paragraph 18 contribute to the story?
    It highlights the potential danger.
    It indicates that the students are up early
    It shows that John tends to daydream.
    It reveals that John is superstitious.
  • Which two conflicts are at the center of “The First Day of School”?
    John vs. Audrey and John vs. society
    John vs. society and John vs. his fears
    John vs. his fears and John vs. nature
    John vs. his mother and John vs. Audrey
  • Learning that his father has risked his job makes John more determined to...
    hide
    plan a school event
    run away
    face his fears
  • Which event signals the climax of this short story?
    John and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.
    John talks to his mother about the day
    John learns that his father has been laid off from work.
    John hears his mother calling to him from the driveway.
  • John and Audrey's mother says "Behave yourselves," at the end because
    she doesn't want them to skip school
    she wants them to feel like it is an ordinary day
    she thinks they will stop for ice cream before school
    they are too old to take each other's hand
  • Which word means "when people are separated and treated differently"?
    envy
    caress
    souvenir
    segregation
  • Which word best completes the sentence: I have a rich brother and a lot of people _________ the fact.
    souvenir
    jab
    envy
    gracious
  • What does tooling mean in Paragraph 2?
    working with something
    using magic
    cooking
    ignoring
  • John knows that something has "gone wrong" when
    his mother says the National Guard came in overnight
    his mom says his dad has been gone for an hour
    his mom tells Audrey what groceries to buy
    Audrey comes down to breakfast
  • How does the flashback in paragraphs 27–28 affect the story?
    It explains how Audrey feels toward John.
    It shows that John’s mother gives wise advice.
    It explains why John disagrees with his mother
    It reflects John’s fear of what is to come
  • Which statement expresses a main theme of the story?
    Things can be broken very easily.
    You cannot escape from your problems.
    It is important to overcome fear to take a stand.
    It is impossible to know what others are thinking.
  • Which word means "having the ability to understand or imagine how someone else feels"?
    rage
    sheltered
    transparent
    empathatic
  • What does resentment mean in Paragraph 13?
    regret
    peaceful
    anger; irritation
    curious
  • Which event signals the rising action in “The First Day of School”?
    John and Audrey fight over whether she will go to school.
    John hears his mother calling to him from the driveway.
    John talks to his mother about the day
    John learns that his father has been laid off from work.
  • If you linger you
    move away quickly
    make something smooth
    stay somewhere longer than necessary
    shiver with excitement
  • The author includes details about the National Guard to —
    give a side detail that doesn’t add much to plot
    add tension (worry) to the situation and complicate the plot
    describe the work that they do
    describe the characters in vivid details
  • Why does John tell his sister to pretend to be sick?
    He believes she is ill and pretending to be well.
    He does not want either of them to face danger at school.
    He likes to tell his little sister what to do.
    He knows that is what his mother really wants.
  • The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 shows that —
    John’s mother is worried about the passage of time
    John’s mother likes the routine of school
    John has enjoyed the long summer days
    John is reluctant to see the end of summer
  • John pinches Audrey so hard because
    he wants her to hit him so he can stay home
    their mother seems to care more about Audrey
    he is scared and angry and wants her to stay home
    she cried when he broke her doll
  • At the end, John has learned that
    Audrey will always be braver than he is
    his mother will always think of him as a child
    he should not let fear control his actions
    his family does not understand him
  • What does the word "caress" mean?
    lacking good judgment
    a costume that can change one's appearance
    to be calm and unbothered
    to touch or hold in a gentle way
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