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EOG Reading Grade 6 Sample Items
Many young people write fan letters to their favorite authors. Read this letter from a student
to children’s author Roald Dahl. Then answer the questions that follow.
Dear Mr. Roald Dahl:
I believe that I am the biggest fan of yours in the world. You’ve probably gotten letters like this
one saying the exact same thing, but I write this very sincerely.
2 I have read “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator,” “James
and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda,” “The Witches,” “The BFG,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Boy,” “Danny, the
Champion of the World,” “The Magic Finger,” and my favorite, “The Wonderful Story of Henry
Sugar and Six More.” I also read “My Uncle Oswald.” While I read it, my mother saw me
giggling and read the page. I was heavily punished, but was allowed to finish the book.
Mr. Dahl, I believe that you are the greatest writer who ever lived. Your books are thoughtful,
creative, and especially funny. After reading your books, I have decided to try to become a writer.
I've never been very good at writing, but you've given me inspiration.
My name is Robin (masculine form) Chan. I live in Florida in the city of Cape Coral, a
gigantic suburban expanse of houses. If you were to lok look on a map, you probably would not
find it since it’s so small, but it is directly west of Miami on the Gulf coast. I am fourteen years
old am and am a student at Fort Myers High School. I shall send you my picture.
I realize that you must have a lot of requests for this, but could you please write back to me?
If you would write to me, I would be most grateful. I would treat your letter as a prized
possession, worthy of passing from generation to generation. I ought to warn you, I am extremely
persistent. This won’t be the last letter you get from me.
If you do decide to write to me, my address is:
Robin Chan
Cape Coral, FL
U.S.A.
I again beg: You’re my idol!
Please write back.
Your enthusiastic fan,
Robin Chan
P.S. Please excuse the untidiness of this letter. I am trembling with excitement!
“Letter from Robin Chan” by Robin Chan from The Roald Dahl Treasury. Copyright © 1997, published by David
Higham Associates.
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1.
What is the main purpose of this
letter?
A
B
C
D
2.
3.
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4.
According to the selection, how has
Roald Dahl most directly influenced
Robin?
to make a request to an admired
person
A
to make a complaint about not
writing back
He has influenced Robin’s work in
school.
B
to entertain the reader with
interesting information
He has influenced Robin’s choice
of career.
C
to provide information about a
young boy’s idol
He has influenced Robin’s ideas
about humor.
D
He has influenced Robin’s
relationships with family.
What is the most likely reason why
Robin included all the book titles in
paragraph 2?
A
to prove to Roald Dahl that he
could be a writer
B
to encourage Roald Dahl to write
other books
C
to tell Roald Dahl which books
were funniest
D
to show Roald Dahl that he was a
true fan
What is one reason why Robin likes
Roald Dahl’s books?
A
They contain maps.
B
They are very funny.
C
They are easy to read.
D
They provide information.
5.
6.
What does Robin do to try to persuade
Roald Dahl to write back?
A
Robin invites him to his house.
B
Robin sends his own writing.
C
Robin praises and begs him.
D
Robin makes him feel guilty.
If Robin fails to receive a letter from
Roald Dahl, what will Robin most
likely do next?
A
Send a second letter to
Roald Dahl.
B
Ask his mother to write to
Roald Dahl.
C
Write to another of his favorite
authors.
D
Send another photograph to
Roald Dahl.
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7.
At the end of the letter, Robin Chan
writes, “I am trembling with
excitement.” What is most likely
causing Robin’s excitement?
A
the thought that he is
Roald Dahl’s biggest fan
B
the hope that he will receive a
letter from Roald Dahl
C
the thought that he is going to
reread Roald Dahl’s books
D
the hope that he will become a
better writer than Roald Dahl
EOG Reading Grade 6 Sample Items
8.
Which of these quotations from the
letter most reveals how Robin feels
about Roald Dahl?
A
“You’ve probably gotten letters
like this one saying the exact
same thing, but I write this very
sincerely.”
B
“I’ve never been very good at
writing, but you’ve given me
inspiration.”
C
“I would treat your letter as a
prized possession, worthy of
passing from generation to
generation.”
D
“I ought to warn you, I am
extremely persistent.”
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Answers to
Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Sample Items
Question
Number
Correct
Answer
Category
Thinking Skill
Objective
Number
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
1
A
Cognition
Analyzing
3.01
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
2
D
Critical Stance
Generating
3.02
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
3
B
Cognition
Knowledge
5.01
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
4
B
Interpretation
Analyzing
5.01
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
5
C
Interpretation
Analyzing
4.01
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
6
A
Cognition
Analyzing
5.01
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
7
B
Interpretation
Analyzing
5.01
Letter from America (to Roald
Dahl)
8
C
Interpretation
Integrating
5.01
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