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FICTION: “Welcome to Anywhere” • Skill: Reading Comprehension
“Welcome to Anywhere” Quiz
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Directions: Read “Welcome to Anywhere,” or click here to view a PDF of the story. Then click the bubble next to the
BEST
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for each
question below.
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1.What makes Maddy think that Mrs. Nab might
have 200 cats?
A Maddy’s parents told her to stay out of
Mrs. Nab’s yard.
B Maddy’s brother told her so.
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C Maddy heard a rumor to that effect.
D A kitten wandered into Maddy’s yard.
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2.Which of the following best describes how Maddy
feels about Jim at the beginning of the story?
A She is proud of him.
B She trusts him with her deepest secrets.
C She is jealous and rather resentful of him.
D She is surprised to learn that he is proud of her.
3.Which of the following does NOT help Maddy
figure out Mrs. Nab’s true identity?
A Mrs. Nab’s paintings remind Maddy of the
work of Naomi Alma Benoit.
B Maddy learns that her brother has been visiting
Mrs. Nab for years.
C Maddy sees photos of Mrs. Nab in France.
D Mrs. Nab’s last name is an acronym for Naomi
Alma Benoit.
4.A theme of “Valentine for Ernest Mann” is that
A beauty can be found in unexpected places—
you just have to look.
B skunks are beautiful animals.
C writing poetry is hard work.
D when giving gifts, think about what the other
person likes, not what you like.
5. W
hen Maddy meets Mrs. Nab, Mrs. Nab is
holding a scythe. What is a scythe?
A a tool with a curved blade
B a black, hooded robe
C a type of bird
D a type of flower
6.What is the MOST likely reason that Mrs. Nab
looks embarrassed when she says that Naomi
Alma Benoit is one of her favorite artists?
A Mrs. Nab thinks Maddy looks down on her for
imitating the famous artist’s style.
B Mrs. Nab thinks Maddy dislikes Benoit’s work.
C Mrs. Nab has never heard of Benoit.
D Maddy has come close to figuring out
Mrs. Nab’s secret—that she IS Benoit.
7.You can infer from Maddy’s line “You must have
the wrong Jim” that
A Mrs. Nab has mistaken someone else for
Maddy’s brother.
B Mrs. Nab dislikes cats.
C There are two people named Jim in the story.
D Maddy doubts that her brother is jealous of
her skill.
8. A theme of this story is that
A sacrifice brings reward.
B travel can help shift your perspective.
C nothing is more important than family.
D happiness is determined by your perspective,
not your circumstances.
Directions: Type your answers into the text box below each question. Use complete sentences.
9. Mrs. Nab describes herself as “a little eccentric.” Do you agree with her? Why or why not? Use text evidence to
support your response.
10. How does Maddy’s attitude toward change over the course of the story? Use text evidence to support your answer.
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