EDITION 5–6: MAGAZINE QUIZ COMPREHENSION

QUIZ

EASTER STORMS: Read for Detail (RI.5.1; RI.6.1)

1. Which natural disaster struck southern states on Easter?

A. superstorms

B. hurricanes C. tornadoes

D. tsunamis

VACCINES IN PROGRESS: Read for Detail (RI.5.1; RI.6.1)

2. By which of these times is it most likely that a vaccine will be available to the general public?

A. June 2020

B. October 2020

C. October 2021D. A vaccine is already available.

RISING WATERS: Identify Point of View (RI.5.6; RI.6.6)

3. Experts’ opinion of the Netherlands is that the country is

A. in danger.

B. a threat.

C. proactive.

D. unhealthy.

FOR THE RECORD: Identify Cause and Effect (RI.5.3; RI.6.3)

4. How did the author choose to organize this article?

A. compare and contrast

B. description

C. sequential D. chronological

IN IT TOGETHER: Analyze Graphic Features (RI.5.7; RI.6.7)

5. The photographs “Helping Hands” and “Special Delivery” both show people

A. creating a positive quarantine experience.

B. working in hospitals.

C. helping the elderly. D. filling gaps in necessary health-care supplies.

LEARNING AT HOME: Define Words and Phrases (RI.5.4; RI.6.4)

6. Which of the following words can be made using the prefix over- as it is used in overcome (paragraph 4)?

A. oversoft

B. overcook C. overblueD. overlow

LEARNING AT HOME: Explain Connections (RI.5.3; RI.6.3)

7. What was similar about Chris Waba’s and Lora Davenport’s actions?

A. They found a schooling solution that didn’t require Wi-Fi.

B. They paid for Wi-Fi for their students.C. They raised money for their students to purchase

devices.D. They gave their own personal devices to their

students.

WHAT KIDS ARE SAYING: Identify Point of View (RI.5.6; RI.6.6)

8. Most of the kids featured share which of the following outlooks on the consequences of the pandemic?

A. pessimisticB. discouraging C. apatheticD. hopeful

LISTEN UP: Identify Author’s Purpose (RI.5.6; RI.6.6)

9. The main purpose of the podcasts in this article is to

A. inform.B. persuade.C. entertain.D. both A and C

LISTEN UP: Identify Claims and Evidence (RI.5.8; RI.6.8)

10. Which line from the article best shows the popularity of the podcasts?

A. “Producer Eric Mennel says podcasting is the perfect boredom buster.”

B. “The series premiere features TFK Kid Reporters Eshaan Mani and Alexis Bumah.”

C. “She says the podcast has received questions from kids in all 50 states and more than 50 countries.”

D. “‘But some of the most interesting discoveries have been made by people who never stop asking questions.’”

Use all articles from the April 24, 2020, issue of TIME for Kids to answer the questions.

© 2020 TIME for Kids, timeforkids.com, Edition 5–6. This page may be photocopied for use with students. • Vol. 10, No. 23 • April 24, 2020

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