Reading Literature Test Review

a quiet town with many doctors and nurses

a family farm located far from neighbors

a busy city with a medical center

a small community that has no modern transport

“The milk pail banged against Ana’s shins as she trudged down the steep slope.”

(Paragraph 3)

“Green mountains circled the misty valley.” (Paragraph 3)

“Across the valley was the dusty yellow road that connected this village to the

next one eight kilometers away.” (Paragraph 3)

“Somewhere below and out of sight lay Santiago, the second-biggest city in the

Dominican Republic.” (Paragraph 4)

“There certainly wouldn’t be any ambulance here.” (Paragraph 20)

Ana has been studying hard.

Ana was able to stay calm during a crisis.

Ana is willing to help her family.

Ana wants to be treated like an adult.

“Her head hurt from reading in the dim morning light, but how else was she

going to learn?” (Paragraph 2)

“Ana tethered the cow close to the fence.” (Paragraph 4)

“Leta thinks I’m too young to learn anything important, Ana thought. But she’s

wrong. I am old enough to help.” (Paragraph 7)

“‘You kept your head in an emergency. That’s an important skill.’” (Paragraph 32)

Studying hard brings positive results during times of crisis.

Taking turns with family chores teaches responsibility.

Children need experience before they can be helpful.

People should never stop discovering new information.

“Ana lugged the milk back to where Mama was frying eggs in the cooking

shelter, then grabbed some bread and wandered up to the road.” (Paragraph 8)

“No wonder they don’t trust kids with anything important, Ana thought, sighing.”

(Paragraph 10)

“She remembered what the first-aid book had said about broken legs: If there is

no ambulance, stabilize the bone before moving the victim.” (Paragraph 21)

“‘We need some extra hands. Can you help?’” (Paragraph 34)