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Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. The main purpose of the passage is to 
.
A 
share information about the history of movie 
technology
B 
explain how realistic movies are today
C 
compare movie theaters over the last century
D 
give information about future movie plans
 2. From the beginning, movies have always 
.
A 
had music
B 
been popular
C 
been in color
D 
contained surprises
 3. Why did the author mention that moviegoers 
from the past leaped out of their seats?
A 
to prove that past audiences were foolish
B 
to show how scary movies from the past were
C 
to illustrate how different old theaters were
D 
to show how unfamiliar movies were at
one time
 4. What is one theme of the passage?
A 
Art changes with time.
B 
Movies reflect real life.
C 
Going to movies with friends is important.
D 
New technology is not always an improvement.
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3458 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
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WEEK 6
DAY 2
READ THE PASSAGE
Ask questions to help you understand what you are reading.
Late!
Mandy awoke in a kind of haze, still dreamy. She glanced out the window and noticed that the sky 
seemed brighter than usual. Then she looked at the clock. Oh, no! She had overslept by a half hour! 
Mandy jumped up and quickly washed her face, brushed her teeth, combed her hair, and threw on some 
clothes. She was supposed to be in school by now. When her mother had left early for work, she reminded 
a groggy Mandy to get up on time and get herself to school. Obviously, that had not worked out.
There was no time for breakfast. Mandy hurriedly poured a glass of orange juice and spilled some of it 
on her blouse. She found a towel and quickly tried to clean it off as she dashed out the door. A few 
seconds later, she darted back in—for her backpack. Mandy dashed out again and half-walked, half-
jogged the four blocks to school. She was still catching her breath in first period when she realized that 
she had left her homework on the desk in her bedroom. Mandy looked down and noticed that she was 
wearing mismatched shoes. What else could possibly go wrong?
Between classes, Mandy was still in a rush, and she tripped on the steps and almost fell down the 
staircase. Somehow, she miraculously caught herself. Mandy tried to relax. She stood still and tried to 
collect herself, but it didn’t really work. She could not figure out why she was such a wreck.
Mandy had to borrow lunch money from Ryan, spilled milk on her blouse next to where she had 
spilled the orange juice, and had trouble concentrating in class all afternoon. She felt lucky to get back 
home in one piece. Even though nothing had gone terribly wrong, she wanted to make sure tomorrow 
would be a better day. Just to be on the safe side, Mandy decided to set two alarms.