Drawing from "Old Christmas" from the sketch book of Washington Irving

 

Reading Comprehension Questions

1)     What would be the best name for the drawing?

a.      "The Sing-a-Long"

b.      "An Outside Picnic"

c.      "Bed Time for the Children"

d.      "A Family Dinner"

 

2)     What is the setting of the picture?

a.      a fancy castle

b.      a small house

c.      a school cafeteria

d.      a crowded café

 

3)     What took place about one-hour before the scene in the drawing?

a.      the woman was in the kitchen preparing a meal

b.      the man was sitting at the table eating the meal

c.      the young boy was waking up early in the morning

d.      the young girl was getting ready to go to bed

 

Answer Key

1)     What would be the best name for the drawing?

a.      "The Sing-a-Long"

b.      "An Outside Picnic"

c.      "Bed Time for the Children"

d.     "A Family Dinner"

 

2)     What is the setting of the picture?

a.      a fancy castle

b.     a small house

c.      a school cafeteria

d.      a crowded café

 

3)     What took place about one-hour before the scene in the drawing?

a.      the woman was in the kitchen preparing a meal

b.      the man was sitting at the table eating the meal

c.      the young boy was waking up early in the morning

d.      the young girl was getting ready to go to bed