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Bite On: The Fantastic Tail of George Tirebiter V
Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Quiz

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Directions:
Read each question about the story Bite On: The Fantastic Tail of George Tirebiter V. Choose the best answer for each question and circle the letter (A, B, C, or D). Each question has only one correct answer.

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1. Who are the four main third-grade friends in the story?
   A. Maria Sanchez, Henry Wong, Joyce Jefferson, Jimmy Wilson
   B. Maria Sanchez, Henry Wong, Julie Jefferson, Johnny Wilson
   C. Mary Sanchez, Harry Wong, Joyce Jefferson, Jimmy Wilson
   D. Maria Santos, Henry Wu, Joyce Johnson, Jimmy Wilson

2. Why do the four friends decide to visit USC right now instead of waiting until they grow up?
   A. They want to enroll in college early.
   B. They want to look around and see some school spirit.
   C. They are lost and need directions home.
   D. Their teacher assigns them a field trip report.

3. What unexpected event causes the children to be left alone at USC?
   A. The taxi gets a flat tire and the driver walks away.
   B. The driver quits his job and drives off.
   C. A cement truck runs into the taxi and the driver forgets about them.
   D. The taxi runs out of gas and the driver goes home.

4. Who is George Tirebiter the Fifth?
   A. The president of USC
   B. A famous football player at USC
   C. A talking dog and descendant of the original USC mascot
   D. A student tour guide who loves dogs

5. According to Dr. Sample, how are students like kites?
   A. They are made of paper and string.
   B. They only go out on windy days.
   C. They fly away when school ends.
   D. They go higher and higher in life, and school spirit is their wind.

6. What does the dean of the School of Medicine say makes medical students feel good inside?
   A. Winning awards for research
   B. Knowing they will make sick people well and reduce pain and suffering
   C. Earning a lot of money as doctors
   D. Working with famous professors

7. What funny misunderstanding does George Tirebiter have when the dean of Medicine talks about “looking into people’s genes”?
   A. He thinks they are looking into people’s shoes.
   B. He thinks they are looking into people’s jeans like pickpockets.
   C. He thinks they are looking into people’s shirts.
   D. He thinks they are looking into people’s hats.

8. What is Traveler’s job at USC football games?
   A. To deliver messages to the coaches
   B. To run around the field waving a flag
   C. To run around the field when USC scores and help stir up school spirit
   D. To pull the marching band’s instruments

9. Why is Tommy Trojan an important symbol in the story?
   A. He is the USC football coach.
   B. He shows bravery, courage, and determination as a symbol of school spirit.
   C. He is a real soldier guarding the campus.
   D. He is the inventor of USC’s mascot.

10. What lesson does Dr. Sample share with the children at the end of the story?
    A. It is better to skip school and visit colleges.
    B. You should always listen to dogs for advice.
    C. You can grow up overnight if you try hard enough.
    D. Growing up and learning take time and lots of patience, one day at a time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer Key

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. C

5. D

6. B

7. B

8. C

9. B

10. D

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