The DOT - Making Your Mark! Story Questions
Comprehension questions for 1st grade on the story "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds
- 1.
Vashti was a:
- A.
Boy
- B.
Girl
- C.
Pencil
- D.
Teacher
Correct Answer
B. GirlExplanation
Vashti is referred to as a girl because the options provided include "boy," "girl," "pencil," and "teacher." Out of these options, "girl" is the only one that can be used to describe a person's gender. Since Vashti is being categorized as something, it can be inferred that she is a girl based on the given options.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What animal was mentioned in the story?
- A.
Dog
- B.
Cat
- C.
Lion
- D.
Polar bear
Correct Answer
D. Polar bearExplanation
The correct answer is polar bear because it is the only animal mentioned that is not a common household pet like a dog or cat. The story likely focused on a polar bear or included a reference to a polar bear, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Vashti was frustrated because...
- A.
She thought she couldn't draw well
- B.
She thought she couldn't run well
- C.
She thought she couldn't speak well
- D.
She thought she couldn't dance well
Correct Answer
A. She thought she couldn't draw wellExplanation
Vashti was frustrated because she believed that she couldn't draw well. This implies that she had a lack of confidence in her drawing abilities, which led to her frustration.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The teacher
- A.
Sent Vashti home after art class
- B.
Wanted Vashti to dance
- C.
Encouraged Vashti to make a mark
- D.
Got Vashti to walk the polar bear
Correct Answer
C. Encouraged Vashti to make a markExplanation
The correct answer is "encouraged Vashti to make a mark." This is because the teacher wanted Vashti to express herself creatively and make her own unique mark in her artwork. By encouraging her to make a mark, the teacher is promoting Vashti's artistic abilities and giving her the confidence to explore her creativity.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why did Vashti feel like she couldn't start?
- A.
She did not feel confident
- B.
She wanted to go home
- C.
The polar bear took her pencil
- D.
She had to go to the bathroom
Correct Answer
A. She did not feel confidentExplanation
Vashti felt like she couldn't start because she did not feel confident. Confidence plays a crucial role in starting any task or activity. Without confidence, one may doubt their abilities and feel hesitant to begin. In Vashti's case, her lack of confidence likely made her unsure of her own artistic skills, leading her to believe that she couldn't start.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Vashti felt _____________after the teacher hung her picture.
- A.
Sad about drawing a dot
- B.
Embarrassed about drawing a dot
- C.
Frustrated about drawing a dot
- D.
Encouraged to draw a better dot
Correct Answer
D. Encouraged to draw a better dotExplanation
Vashti felt encouraged to draw a better dot after the teacher hung her picture. This suggests that the teacher's reaction to her drawing was positive and supportive, motivating Vashti to improve her artistic skills.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who helped Vashti?
- A.
The polar bear
- B.
Her friends
- C.
The teacher
- D.
A cricket
Correct Answer
C. The teacherExplanation
Vashti was helped by the teacher.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Polar bear was on
- A.
The wall
- B.
Her lap
- C.
The floor
- D.
The paper
Correct Answer
D. The paper -
- 9.
Vashti can be considered a _________________ by the end of the story.
- A.
Make-up artist
- B.
Fashion designer
- C.
Polar bear trainer
- D.
A self-confident, creative girl
Correct Answer
D. A self-confident, creative girlExplanation
By the end of the story, Vashti is shown to have gained self-confidence and embraced her creativity. This is evident from her transformation from a hesitant and doubtful girl to someone who is willing to take risks and express herself through her artwork. Therefore, she can be considered a self-confident, creative girl.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Vashti could draw when
- A.
She thought of polar bears
- B.
She sharpened her pencil really good
- C.
She started by making a mark
- D.
She was in art class with her friends
Correct Answer
C. She started by making a markExplanation
This answer suggests that Vashti's ability to draw begins when she makes a mark. This implies that she needs to take the first step of making a mark on the paper in order to start her drawing.Rate this question:
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