Timmy and Whiskers Prepare for the Big Test
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
79
Fifth-grader Timmy was nervous about his big Math test. His pet cat, Whiskers, who could talk, noticed. "Tests are not scary, Timmy," Whiskers said, "They help you see what you've learned." Whiskers explained that tests could be multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, or even essays. Each type tests your understanding differently. "Good preparation can help beat the test anxiety," advised Whiskers. Timmy felt less scared, ready to face the test. The test was not a monster, but a challenge he could overcome.
Question 1
What did Whiskers say to help Timmy overcome his test anxiety?
A
Tests are scary
B
Tests are useless
C
Tests help you see what you've learned
Explanation. Whiskers tried to comfort Timmy by explaining that tests are not scary but are a tool to help him see what he's learned.
D
Tests are difficult
E
Tests are boring
Question 2
What types of tests did Whiskers mention?
A
Multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, essays
Explanation. Whiskers mentioned that tests could be multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, or even essays.
B
True or false, essays, multiple-choice
C
True or false, fill-in-the-blanks, essays
D
Multiple-choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blanks
E
Fill-in-the-blanks, essays, listening
Question 3
What did Timmy perceive the test as after Whiskers' advice?
A
A monster
B
A challenge
Explanation. After Whiskers' advice, Timmy felt less scared and ready to face the test, viewing it as a challenge he could overcome.
C
An obstacle
D
A problem
E
An enemy
Question 4
What did Whiskers suggest can help beat test anxiety?
A
Ignoring the test
B
Cheating on the test
C
Good preparation
Explanation. Whiskers suggested that good preparation can help beat the test anxiety.
D
Avoiding the test
E
Complaining about the test
Question 5
How did Timmy feel about his Math test initially?
A
Excited
B
Happy
C
Nervous
Explanation. The story tells us that Timmy was nervous about his big Math test.
D
Confident
E
Relaxed
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