CONCEPTS OF COMPREHENSION: SETTING 6th GRADE UNIT

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Her Own Room Questions

1. What things were not included in the description of Danas and Isabels
room?
a. a dresser and posters
b. two beds
c. a radio and telephone
d. a TV and VCR
2. After Dana has finished packing and gone downstairs, the room seems
a. pretty.
b. empty and quiet.
c. full of clutter.
d. filled with clothes.
3. Why did Isabel first feel sad when her sister left and then later she felt
better?
a. She was sad she couldnt use the workshop, but happy that her
room was quiet without Dana.
b. Isabel was sad that Dana took the radio, but she is relieved to
have a room to herself.
c. She was sad that her sister took the phone, but Isabel will enjoy
wearing Danas old clothes.
d. Isabel was sad because she would miss Dana, but she cheered up
when she realized Dana would be home for Thanksgiving.
4. The action takes place
a. in the workshop.
b. in Isabels room and at the front door
c. in the living room.
d. in the kitchen.
5. What do you think Isabels feelings will be when Dana comes home for
Thanksgiving?
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CONCEPTS OF COMPREHENSION: SETTING 6th GRADE UNIT

Question Sheet

Name:

Date:
Her Own Room Answer Sheet

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1. What things were not included in the description of Danas and Isabels
room?
a. a dresser and posters.
b. two beds.
c. a radio and telephone.
d. a TV and VCR.

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2. After Dana has finished packing and gone downstairs, the room seems
a. pretty.
b. empty and quiet.
c. full of clutter.
d. filled with clothes.

C/E 3. Why did Isabel first feel sad when her sister left and then later she felt
better?
a. She was sad she couldnt use the workshop, but happy that her
room was quiet without Dana.
b. Isabel was sad that Dana took the radio, but she is relieved to
have a room to herself.
c. She was sad that her sister took the phone, but Isabel will enjoy
wearing Danas old clothes.
d. Isabel was sad because she would miss Dana, but she cheered
up when she realized Dana would be home for
Thanksgiving.
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4. The action takes place

a. in the workshop.
b. in Isabels room and at the front door
c. in the living room.
d. in the kitchen.

PRE 5. What do you think Isabels feelings will be when Dana comes home for
Thanksgiving?
Answers will vary. Isabel may be glad to see Dana and be happy to
hear Danas stories about college life.
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