IREAD - Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Literature: Character & Plot Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the story below.

Leo found a small blue wallet on the playground. He looked inside and saw five dollars. He thought about the candy he could buy. Then, he thought about how sad the person who lost it must be. Leo took the wallet to his teacher, Mrs. Davis, and gave it to her.

Which word best describes Leo?

Accepted Answer

Honest

Answer

Shy

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Funny

Answer

Angry

Question 2

Read the passage.

Maya's kitten, Patches, loved to climb. One day, Patches climbed up the tallest tree in the backyard and couldn't get down. Maya stood at the bottom of the tree and called for him, but he just meowed sadly. She tried to get him a bowl of his favorite food, but he was too scared to move.

What is the main problem in this story?

Accepted Answer

Maya's kitten climbed a tall tree and is stuck.

Answer

Maya does not know what to feed her kitten.

Answer

Patches does not like his food.

Answer

Maya wants to climb the tree with her kitten.

Question 3

Read the sentences.

Jamal practiced kicking the soccer ball every single day after school. He wanted to be the best player on his team and help them win the championship.

Why does Jamal practice soccer every day?

Accepted Answer

To become a better player and help his team win.

Answer

Because his friends make him practice.

Answer

Because he does not like playing other games.

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To avoid doing his homework.

Question 4

Read the story below.

First, Ava gathered flour, sugar, and eggs. Next, she mixed them all in a big bowl to make batter. After that, she poured the batter into a pan and put it in the hot oven. Finally, she had a delicious cake!

What did Ava do right AFTER she mixed the ingredients in the bowl?

Accepted Answer

She poured the batter into a pan.

Answer

She ate the delicious cake.

Answer

She gathered the flour, sugar, and eggs.

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She put the pan in the hot oven.

Question 5

Read the passage.

At the beginning of the story, Tim was nervous about speaking in front of the class. His hands felt sweaty and his voice was quiet. But when he started sharing his report about dinosaurs, he saw his friends smiling. He took a deep breath and spoke louder. By the end, he was proud of himself.

How did Tim change from the beginning of the story to the end?

Accepted Answer

He went from feeling nervous to feeling proud.

Answer

He became more angry.

Answer

He decided he didn't like dinosaurs.

Answer

He wanted to sit down right away.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the setting of a story?

Accepted Answer

Where and when the story takes place.

Answer

The lesson that the character learns.

Answer

The most exciting part of the story.

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The main problem the character faces.