EDITION 3–4: MAGAZINE QUIZ COMPREHENSION

QUIZ

EASTER STORMS: Identify Author’s Purpose (RI.3.6; RI.4.6)

1. Why was COVID-19 mentioned in an article about storms?

A. The article compares deaths caused by COVID-19 to those caused by the storms.

B. People were worried the storm winds would spread the virus.

C. Social distancing rules made sheltering from storms difficult.

D. Emergency workers were not able to help storm victims because of the virus.

VACCINES IN PROGRESS: Read for Detail (RI.3.1; RI.4.1)

2. Which is true about COVID-19 vaccines?

A. They will cure COVID-19. B. China has already made a vaccine widely available. C. Dr. Anthony Fauci has created a vaccine in the U.S. D. There are 70 possible vaccines being developed.

FOR THE RECORD: Explain Events (RI.3.3; RI.4.3)

3. How did monkeys travel 900 miles?

A. They ran back and forth.B. They floated on vegetation.C. They swam.D. They swung from branches.

IN IT TOGETHER: Identify Main Idea (RI.3.2; RI.4.2)

4. The article is mainly about how

A. many cases of COVID-19 there are around the world. B. countries are working together to cure the new

coronavirus.C. governments are stopping the spread of COVID-19. D. people are supporting one another during the

pandemic.

IN IT TOGETHER: Analyze Images (RI.3.7; RI.4.7)

5. The image “Sweet Melody” was included to show

A. how lonely people are around the world.B. how people are spreading joy from home. C. how people are working together to help the elderly. D. the lack of protective equipment in Italy.

LEARNING AT HOME: Define Words and Phrases (RI.3.4; RI.4.4)

6. Virtual is a Power Word this week. Which is an example of virtual learning?

A. Watching a video of your teacher doing a science experiment.

B. Printing a reading packet to complete. C. Calling your friend for help with your homework.D. Using a whiteboard to solve a math problem.

LEARNING AT HOME: Identify Claims and Evidence (RI.3.8; RI.4.8)

7. The statistic from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization was included to show

A. how many students are without access to Internet. B. how many teachers have set up online classrooms. C. how many students have been affected by school

closures. D. how many laptops were given to students in need.

WHAT KIDS ARE SAYING: Integrate Information (RI.3.9; RI.4.9)

8. What do both Maya and Alicia agree on?

A. We need to be patient but the virus will be cured eventually.

B. It is nice to have more time with family.C. It is boring to be at home all the time.D. Everyone should take this seriously.

LISTEN UP: Read for Detail (RI.3.1; RI.4.1)

9. Which podcast invites kids to get involved?

A. The Kids Are All . . . Home B. “TIME for Kids Explains: Pandemics”C. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids D. both A and C

LISTEN UP: Read for Detail (RI.3.1; RI.4.1)

10. Podcasts can help kids in every way except by

A. keeping them connected to the world. B. giving auditory learners a good way to get information. C. keeping them off electronic devices. D. giving them something different to do.

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

© 2020 TIME for Kids, timeforkids.com, Edition 3–4. This page may be photocopied for use with students. • Vol. 10, No. 23 • April 24, 2020

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