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What is the main challenge faced by Sammy and Oliver?
a. Finding the tallest tree in the meadow
b. Solving a mysterious jigsaw puzzle
c. Racing other animals
d. Climbing to the top of the puzzle tree
B. Solving a mysterious jigsaw puzzle
How is the main idea of the story supported through key details in the text?
a. The characters quickly solve the puzzzle and find a hidden treasure.
b. The cahracters argue and disagree throughout the story.
c. The changing puzzle pieces symbolize the unpredictable nature of life.
c. The changing puzzle pieces symbolize the unpredictable nature of life.
What does Sammy's reaction to the puzzle tree reveal about his character?
a. Sammy is impatient and dislikes challenges.
b. Sammy is curious and eager to explore mysteries.
c. Sammy is wise and enjoys solving puzzles.
b. Sammy is curious and eager to explore mysteries
How does the meaning of the word "shimmered" in the sentence "Th puzzle tree shimmered with a radiant glow" impact the description of the tree?
a. It suggest the tree was dull and unattractive
b. It means the tree was covered in puzzle pieces.
c. It indicates the tree gave off a sparkling and glowing light.
c. It indicates the tree gave off a sparkling and glowing light.
What part of speech is the word that is in italics?
We enjoyed a delicious meal.
a. noun
b. adjective
c. verb
b. adjective
What evidence from the text supports the idea that the puzzle tree is challenging for the characters?
a. "Terry had seen many puzzles in his time and decided to offer some advice."
b."The animals marveled at the unexpected beauty that unfolded before them."
c. "They scratched their heads, trying to figure out the tricky puzzle."
C. "They scratched their heads, trying to figure out the tricky puzzle."
What is the central message or moral conveyed through "The Puzzling Puzzle Tree"?
a. Patience and embracing change lead to unexpected treasures.
b. Quick thinking and problem solving always have positive outcomes.
a. Patience and embracing change lead to unexpected treasures.
How does Oliver's dialogue contribute to the sequence of events in the story?
a. Oliver's words make the story more confusing.
b. Oliver's chatter distracts Sammy from solving the puzzle.
c. Oliver's discussion helps him problem solve with Sammy.
c. Oliver's discussion helps him problem solve with Sammy.
In the story "The Puzzling Puzzle Tree," what does the word " intrigued" mean when describing Sammy's reaction to the puzzle tree?
a. confused d. frightened
b. bored
c. interested
c. Interested
What term do we use when two words have a similar meaning?
Example: cold and chilly
Synonym
According to the story, why is the puzzle tree considered mysterious?
a. It is haunted by spirits.
b. It changes colors and shapes
c. It grows in the middle of a dense forest.
b. It changes colors and shapes
The character's feelings about what is happening in the story.
Point of View
In what way does Terry's advice impact the characters' actions in the selection?
a. Terry's advice makes Sammy and Oliver give up on solving the puzzle.
b. Terry's advice leads Sammy and Oliver to try even harder to solve the puzzle.
b. Terry's advice leads Sammy and Oliver to try even harder to solve the puzzle.
What is "theme"?
Theme is the lessen of the story.
What is it called when characters talk in a story?
Dialogue
How do you make "class" plural?
Classes
Name one example of a text feature
Possible answers:
Diagram
Photographs
Captions
Maps
Name a test taking strategy
Possible answers:
Reading over the questions first.
Going back and finding the answers in a story.
Chunk the text so you can read it in small parts.
The part of speech that is an action word.
Verb
Some kinds of bats eat many insects. Some bats can eat up to 600 mosquitos in one hour. Bats are helpful to the environment. They help us by eating insects. Without bats, we would have too many insects.
What is the central idea?
a. bats are mammals
b. bats eat 600 mosquitos in an hour
c. bats eat many insects
c. bats eat many insects
A prefix
What is the plural of "child"?
Children
Comparing two things using the words "like" and "as".
Simile
Comparing two things NOT using "like" or "as".
Metaphor
The people or animals in a story are called?
Characters