Brother Quiz - Version A

1.

1 point

Which of the following words has the same meaning as the word precision?

inaccurate

exactness

imprecise

sloppy

2.

1 point

Which of the following words is an antonym for the word apt as it is used in the sentence below?

"He could even pray out loud in church and was apt at stealing pickles from the barrel that sat under the fruit counter and Uncle Willie's nose.

skilled

unable

experienced

capable

3.

1 point

The point of view in the selection lets readers know that it is a(n)—

magazine article

biography

autobiography

short story

4.

1 point

In what way does the narrator see Bailey as different from herself?

He gets in trouble all the time, and she tells on him.

He is serious, while she constantly makes jokes.

Bailey is handsome, while she is unattractive.

He covers for her, while she plays practical jokes.

5.

1 point

Which statement best explains why Maya Angelou thinks that Bailey is the greatest person in the world?

He never lets her fly off the end when playing pop-the-whip.

He fights Mrs. Coleman’s son for making fun of his sister.

When she’s hungry, he steals pickles from the barrel for her.

He defends her, loves her, and always makes her laugh.

6.

1 point

Which is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

A fact can be proved, and an opinion is a belief.

An opinion takes more time to prove than a fact.

A fact is always true, but an opinion is often wrong.

A fact is usually dull, and an opinion is more interesting.

7.

1 point

The writer knows about the events and characters in this selection because—

they are the result of the writer’s vivid imagination

Bailey contacted the writer and told her the whole story

they are part of the writer’s personal life experiences

they were researched at a library and on the Internet

8.

1 point

The word acquaintance means ___________ as it is used in the sentence below.

An acquaintance of his mother waved at him at the bus stop, and although she looked familiar, he wasn't quite sure who she was.

someone who you know casually

a stranger

to meet

none of the above

9.

1 point

Which word is not a synonym for outrageous as it is used in the sentence below.

"Bailey could count on very few punishments for his consistently outrageous behavior, for he was the pride of the Henderson/Johnson family.

extreme

different

acceptable

shocking

10.

1 point

Who works in the Store mentioned in the selection?

Mrs. Coleman’s son

Mrs. Coleman

Uncle Willie

the writer’s brother

11.

1 point

As the writer explains, why could Bailey “count on few punishments”?

He never got caught while doing anything wrong.

He never said anything rude or funny in front of his elders.

He was the pride of his family no matter what he said or did.

His sister volunteered to take her brother’s punishment.

12.

1 point

Which is an example of a fact in the story?

The children play games after they finish their chores.

Bailey finds more hours in the day than other people.

Bailey likes to smile and laugh more than most people.

The children all want Bailey to be the leader.

13.

1 point

After Bailey insults Mrs. Coleman’s son—

his sister bursts out laughing, and they get in trouble

Bailey apologizes smoothly to Mrs. Coleman

Bailey and his sister hide behind the house and laugh

Mrs. Coleman gets angry and leaves in a hurry

14.

1 point

Which pronoun refers to the narrator of “Brother”?

He

You

She

I

15.

1 point

Which of the following combinations would need to be sifted to separate them?

Oil and water

Bread and butter

Rocks and sand

ice cream and whipped topping

16.

1 point

Which is an example of an opinion in the story?

Bailey prays out loud in church.

Bailey is the pride of his family.

Bailey has black curly hair.

Bailey steals pickles from the store.