Review Game Zone
Flash Cards
(current)
Games
Teachers
Search
The Mystery Of The Cactus Arm
Test Description: Answer questions about the story.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What point of view is this story told in?
A
First person point of view (I, me, my)
B
Third person point of view (he, she, they)
2) The story is told from the point of view of...
A
the park ranger
B
Oliver
C
Dad
D
Calvin
3) Why does Oliver decide to take Calvin's bet?
A
Oliver is tired of Calvin's teasing.
B
The boys are always betting on things with each other.
C
Oliver doesn't like the cactus.
D
Oliver thinks it'll be a fun challenge.
4) What causes the cactus arm to finally break off?
A
Oliver removes the wooden support beam holding the arm up.
B
Calvin throws rocks at it.
C
Oliver kicks the cactus arm off.
D
Oliver throws many rocks at it.
5) How does Oliver feel when his Dad says, You know it takes a hundred years for a saguaro cactus to even grow an arm?
A
He feels guilty for destroying the cactus arm.
B
He feels indifferent (does not care) because he can't wait to buy Animal Crossing.
C
He feels excited for learning something new.
D
He feels tired from carrying the cactus arm to the dumpster.
6) What or who is most likely causing the whispering Oliver is hearing at night?
A
Dad
B
Calvin
C
his guilty conscience (It's in his own head.)
D
Mom
7) How does Oliver feel about the whispering at night after Calvin assures him he's not making those sounds at night?
A
He feels even more scared.
B
He thinks the cactus is talking to him.
C
He starts to suspect it's his Dad who is whispering.
D
He feels relieved that it's not Calvin.
8) What causes Oliver to finally tell his parents the truth about the cactus arm?
A
Mom finds out the truth, so Oliver admits he did it.
B
He feels bad that it takes 100 years for a saguaro to grow an arm.
C
He couldn't take the whispering sounds at night anymore.
D
Calvin convinces him to tell the truth.
9) How is the conflict of the story resolved?
A
Oliver donates his $15 from the bet to the national park.
B
Oliver helps to regrow some saguaro cactuses.
C
Oliver and his parents help to pick up trash at the park.
D
Oliver shuts his windows so he doesn't hear whispering at night anymore.
10) What is the main lesson of this story?
A
Always do what your friends tell you to do.
B
Save up money to buy the things you want.
C
You will feel better if you tell the truth.
D
Learn from your mistakes.
*select an answer for all questions
Check Results & Get Answers
Play Games with the Questions Above
Teachers: Create FREE classroom games with your questions
Click for more info!
©2007-2024
ReviewGameZone.com
|
About
|
Privacy
|
Contact
|
Terms
|
Site Map
WAIT! Find what you needed?
×
Still Looking for the Answers?
Have Another Question?
Play a Review Game with These Questions?
Want to Make Your Own Test Like This One?