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Scholastic ACTION September 20, 2010

DIRECTIONS: Answer these questions about “My Dad's Away at War.” Click the bubble next to the best answer to each question.

TEACHERS: Download a printable version of this quiz.

1
Daniel lives in __________.
  1. Kansas
  2. Kentucky
  3. Tennessee
  4. a rocket ship
2
What happened first in his story?
  1. His dad went to Iraq for the first time.
  2. Terrorists crashed a plane into the Pentagon.
  3. He went to see his school psychologist.
  4. He joined his high school's baseball team.
3
Daniel's dad is in the __________.
  1. Navy
  2. Army
  3. Marines
  4. Air Force
4
Daniel's family has not lived in __________.
  1. Florida
  2. Washington, D.C.
  3. Georgia
  4. Tennessee
5
When his dad is away at war, Daniel worries because __________.
  1. he usually doesn't know what his dad is doing
  2. he can't do his homework without his dad's help
  3. he doesn't think his dad is very careful
  4. he likes worrying
6
Which of these statements is a fact?
  1. Daniel has two brothers.
  2. Baseball is the best sport.
  3. Daniel is the perfect big brother.
  4. Moving is the worst thing that can happen to a teenager.
7
Which of these statements is an opinion?
  1. Daniel's dad calls home every two weeks.
  2. Daniel has a really nice smile.
  3. Daniel spoke with the school psychologist.
  4. Daniel likes his school now.
8
Daniel said, __________.
  1. "I hate seeing my dad leave."
  2. "I don't mind moving."
  3. "I talk to my dad every day."
  4. "I'm never moving again."
9
__________ helps Daniel deal with stress.
  1. Playing golf
  2. Reading comic books
  3. Showing his feelings by talking
  4. Baking apple pies
10
This story answers the question: __________.
  1. What's Daniel's favorite food?
  2. Why is Daniel such a good student?
  3. What's the best thing about joining the military?
  4. What are some challenges of having a parent serving in the military?
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