Article: "Holding on to History" (Identify Main Idea)

1.	This story is mostly about

A.	Mayme Clayton's life.
B.	Mayme Clayton's African-American history collection.
C.	Black History Month.

Article: "Holding On to History" (Recall Facts and Details)

2.	Mayme Clayton's collection includes

A.	books.
B.	letters.
C.	Both A and B

Article: "Holding On to History" (Interpret Language)

3.	The word "treasures" in paragraph 4 means

A.	silver and gold.
B.	valuable items.
C.	items that are hidden.

Article: "Holding On to History" (Recall Facts and Details)

4.	The Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum will be in

A.	an old house.
B.	a former school building.
C.	an unused courthouse.

Article: "The State of the Union" (Identify Fact and Opinion)

5.	Which statement is an opinion?

A.	All Americans should listen to the State of the Union speech.
B.	President Bush gave his final State of the Union speech.
C.	President Bush's term in office ends next January.

Article: "Top 5 Medical Reasons Why Kids Miss School" (Recall Facts and Details)

6.	What is the most common medical reason kids miss school?

A.	cold
B.	strep throat
C.	stomach flu

Article: "China Feels a Big Chill" (Identify Cause and Effect)

7.	Which of the following is not an effect of China's snowstorms?

A.	Cities lost power.
B.	Trains were cancelled.
C.	Factories shut down.

Article: "China Feels a Big Chill" (Read a Map)

8.	On which continent is China?

A.	Europe
B.	Africa
C.	Asia

Article: "Who's News" (Identify Character Traits)

9.	Which word describes figure skater Mirai Nagasu?

A.	clumsy
B.	talented
C.	bossy

Article: "Holding On to History" (Draw Conclusions)

10.	Why is it important to take care of objects from the past?

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