Orphan Train

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following literary strategies does this quotation include?

“When she finally stopped, I was only relieved, not understanding that Maisie was like a canary in a mine, warning us of danger, but it was too late.” (Part 1)

A) Imagery

B) Hyperbole

C) Alliteration

D) Simile

2. Why does Molly steal a copy of Jane Eyre?

A) She has to have the novel for school and does not want to buy it.

B) She likes reading and sees multiple copies in the library.

C) She wants to give the book to her foster mom as a gift.

D) She steals the novel because Jack dares her one day.

3. How are Niamh and the other children treated on the orphan train?

A) The children are treated like royalty, given luxurious rooms and anything they want.

B) The children are treated as one big family, with joy as a focus.

C) The children are treated intensely and take math and reading lessons the whole train ride.

D) The children are treated coldly, given the bare minimum, and threatened.

4. What details build the idea that school is important to Vivian?

A) She gets up early to get ready and is willing to walk long distances to get there.