LEVEL J

Quick Check If I Were in Charge

Name Date
Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. What is Helga’s first rule? 4. Helga says, “When I run the

school, no one will be allowed
A Kids must drink prune juice. to drink water.” What does run
B Kids must change their mean in this sentence?
name to Helga.
A to show kindness
C Kids must wear purple
clothes. B to move quickly
2. Helga feels as she C to be in charge
tells the class her rules. 5. What happens when Helga tells
the class that they will be able
A confused to drink only prune juice if she
B angry is in charge?
C happy A The class cheers.
3. Why does Mario say, “Then B The class groans.
I’ll never be able to come
to school”? C The class yells, “No!”
6. Extended Response: What do
A He does not want to the other students think about
change his name.
Helga’s rules? How can you tell?
B He does not want to wear
purple clothes.
C He does not want Helga
to be in charge.

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 LEVEL J
Quick Check Answer Sheet If I Were in Charge
Main Comprehension Skill: Analyze Character

1.
C Sequence Events

2.
C Analyze Character

3.
B Make Inferences / Draw Conclusions

4.
C Vocabulary

5.
B Cause and Effect

6. Answers will vary. Example: The

other students groan, make
faces, and yell to show that
they do not like Helga’s rules.

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