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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does the word sparsely mean in the sentence below?
The desert is sparsely populated because it is hard to live in its hot, dry climate.
quickly
thinly
usually
easily
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the word rigid mean in the sentence below?
The cartilage that shapes a person’s ear is not as rigid
as bone.
strong or stiff
white
thin and loose
smooth
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does the word venture mean in the sentence below?
The hikers had to turn on their flashlights and venture into the cave.
look inside
study from afar
enter in spite of risk
carefully avoid
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does the word permeated mean in the sentence below?
The smell of bread baking permeated the entire house.
pierced
disappeared from
spread throughout
invaded
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the word defy mean in the sentence below?
The magician claimed he could defy gravity by making a person float.
create or produce
show or expose
control or command
resist or go against
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does the word rudimentary mean in the sentence below?
The architect displayed a rudimentary outline of the new museum to investors.
complex and complicated
spotless or perfect
simple, basic or in an early stage of development
pass through and saturate
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does the word poised mean in the sentence below?
The figure skater was poised throughout her whole routine.
carefully balanced and stable
moving swiftly
showing off her basic skills
competing
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does the word immaculately mean in the sentence below?
His marble floors were cleaned so immaculately he could see his reflection.
sloppily
perfectly
dirtily
hurriedly
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does the word consequences mean in the sentence below?
She couldn't understand why she was being made to face the consequences of her actions by her parents.
The result
The reward
The present
The punishment
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does the word array mean in the sentence below?
The delicious smell came from the array of food at the buffet.
a bowl of fruit
an impressive, orderly arrangement
an ugly design
a lot of food
- 11. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
Simple, basic or in an early stage of development.
- 12. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
The natural or logical results of an action or condition.
- 13. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
To challenge, resist, or oppose with strength.
- 14. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
Do an activity bravely despite the risk.
- 15. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
An impressive, orderly arrangement.
- 16. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
Passed through and saturated.
- 17. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
Barely, thinly.
- 18. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
Spotlessly, perfectly.
- 19. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
Carefully balanced and stable.
- 20. Fill in the Blank
SPELLING TEST QUESTION - Write the word that is being described below:
Strong, unmoving, unbending.
- 21. Multiple Choice
What are the names of the main characters?
Kensuke and Michelle
Ken and Mickey
Rachel and Monica
Kensuke and Micheal
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the name of Michael's dog?
Stella
Stillah
Buddy
Pippin
- 23. Multiple Choice
Michael and Stella came to the island because they...
fell overboard from a boat and washed up onto the beach.
were dropped off on the beach by sailors on a Chinese junk.
were lost at sea and came to the island when they saw a beacon.
swam to the island because Michael wanted to see the orangutans.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Where was Kensuke from?
Canada
UAE
Japan
China
- 25. Multiple Choice
Why is it hard for Michael to light a fire when he sees a junk sailing by?
He has never used a fireglass to start a fire before.
His cache of dry leaves and twigs has gotten damp.
His hands are trembling with excitement and exhaustion.
He is distracted because he fears Kensuke might catch him.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Why didn't Kensuke want Michael to swim?
He knew there were poisonous jellyfish in the water.
He hated Michael and wanted him to feel like a prisoner.
He was jealous because he couldn't swim.
He didn't want Michael to swim away and leave him alone.
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is the effect of Michael yelling and thrashing in the sea?
Michael's dog runs to Kensuke for help.
People on a passing Chinese junk ignore him.
A jellyfish is drawn to the commotion and attacks.
Michael becomes so exhausted that he passes out in the water.
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is one positive effect of Michael getting hurt?
Michael begins to trust Kensuke.
Michael learns how to paint shells.
Michael and Stella are finally rescued.
Kensuke learns how to make signal fires.
- 29. Multiple Choice
While Kensuke cares for Michael in his cave, Michael says, "...he would hold me and sing me softly back to sleep." What impression does this give?
a person taking care of a friend
a father taking care of his child
a nurse taking care of a patient
a man taking care of a pet
- 30. Multiple Choice
How does the description of Kensuke's cave show a change in Michael's feelings toward Kensuke?
It shows that Kensuke spends a lot of his free time doing work in the cave.
It shows that Michael is becoming interested in Kensuke as a person.
It shows that Michael is being forced to like Kensuke.
It shows that Michael is very homesick.
- 31. Multiple Choice
What did Michael mean when he said he 'found his voice again'?
He could speak again.
He felt happy to be out of the cave.
He was no longer paralysed and could now walk.
He was confident.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Near the end of the passage, Michael says that, although he wanted to see his parents, he no longer missed them. What does this tell the reader about Michael?
Michael longs to see his parents again.
Michael now feels comfortable living with Kensuke.
Michael desperately wants to get away from the island.
- 33. Multiple Choice
True or false:
Michael and Kensuke grow to hate each other by the end of the story.
True
False
- 34. Multiple Choice
True or False:
Kensuke is a very private person.
True
False
- 35. Multiple Choice
True or False:
Kensuke and Michael's relationship transforms into one of trust and mutual liking.
True
False
- 36. Multiple Choice
True or false:
Michael hates spearfishing.
True
False
- 37. Multiple Choice
True or false:
Kensuke is a very organized, hardworking man.
True
False
- 38. Multiple Choice
What genre is Kensuke's Kingdom?
Science fiction
A true story
Realistic fiction
An autoboigraphy
- 39. Open Ended
Mention one cause and effect relationship from Kensuke's Kingdom.
- 40. Open Ended
What is the main theme of the story?
- 41. Poll
What did you think of Kensuke's Kingdom?
I liked it.
I didn't like it.
I didn't really understand it.
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