The Golden Goose
The Big Change
A Pioneer Letter
Spinners, Filers, Gliders
Road Trip
100
Why are readers MOST LIKELY to admire the daughters? A. They worked hard. B. They would not agree to do what was wrong C. They took good care of their goose, even when it was difficult. D. They were happy girls, even when they lived without comfort or money.
B. They would not agree to do what was wrong.
100
Which of these BEST describes the purpose the cocoon serves? A. It causes the caterpillar to change into a butterfly B. It gives food to the caterpillar while it sleeps through the winter C. It shelters and protects the caterpillar while it changes into a butterfly. D. It allows the trees to grow new leaves to replace the ones that the caterpillar has eaten.
What is C... It shelters and protects the caterpillar while it changes into a butterfly.
100
Which state is closest of Illinois based on the FIRST paragraph? A. Ohio B. Florida C. Maryland D. New York
What is A.. Ohio
100
What should you do with your paper spinners, fliers, and gliders? A. Make one for everyone B. Tell legends with them. C. Fold as many as you can D. Have fun playing with them
What is D...Have fun playing with them
100
Which of these people is the speaker of the passage? A. Ana B. Ana's dad C. Ana's mom D. Ana's grandpa
What is A...Ana
200
What does the word irate mean in the sentence? The goose was irate and could not understand why the woman betrayed him. A. tired B. furious C. amused D. determined
B. furious
200
Why does the tiger swallowtail caterpillar MOST LIKELY eat so much? A. Caterpillars need food to help them grow. B. It uses the food to help it make a cocoon C. All caterpillars are pests that harm trees, flowers, and crops. D. This kind of caterpillars
What is A... Caterpillars need food to help them grow.
200
Which word is a synonym of ravenous in the sentence? A. handsome B. starving C. huge D. wild
What is B...starving
200
Which of these BEST describes how all spinners, fliers, and gliders are alike? A. They are all made of paper. B. They all have the same steps. C. They are all difficult to make. D. They are all the exact same size.
What is A....They are all made of paper.
200
Which of these attractions did Ana and her parents see on their trip? A. The World's Largest Ruby B. The World's Largest Acorn C. The World's Largest Peanut D. The World's Largest Trash Can
What is C...The World's Largest Peanut
300
Which of these is the MOST important lesson the woman and her daughters learn? A. When people take more than their fair share, they may end up with nothing. B. The goose was a beautiful, valuable creature who wanted to help. C. At first, the woman and her daughters did not live in comfort. D. People should never count on animals for help.
A. When people take more than their fair share, they may end up with nothing.
300
Which word isan antonym of impressive in the sentence? A. difficult B. not special C. remarkable D. very natural
What is B... not special
300
Which detail proves that the Illinois Territory is large? A. It takes three yoke of oxen or six horses plow it. B. The bottom fields are covered with weeds and grass about eight feet high. C. There are places in the Territory where cows and horses will live all winter without feeding. D. The Territory includes nearly all of the United States northwest of the Ohio and Wabash Rivers.
What is D...The Territory includes nearly all of the United States northwest of the Ohio and Wabash Rivers.
300
Which of these would you read carefully in the passage if you only wanted to make a paper pinwheel? A. Step 5 under the heading "How to Make Paper Helicopters" B. the paragraph under the title "Spinners, Fliers, and Gliders" C. the instructions under the heading "How to Make Paper Airplanes" D. the instructions under the heading "How to Make Paper Pinwheels"
What is D...the instructions under the heading "How to Make Paper Pinwheels"
300
Which of these places did Ana and her parents stop by after they ate lunch? A. The World's Largest Peanut B. Ana's grandfather's house C. Ruby Falls D. a hotel
What is C....Ruby Falls
400
Why does the Goose MOST LIKELY give some of his golden feathers to the woman and her daughters? A. He feels sorry for them and wants to help. B. He is trying to trick them into being his friends. C. His feathers are heavy, and he has difficulty flying. D. His feathers are soft and can be used to make warm blankets.
A. He feels sorry for them and wants to help.
400
Which is the BEST source to use to quickly find more information about the swallowtail caterpillar? A. radio B. Internet C. television D. newspaper
What is B... Internet
400
Which was MOST LIKELY the reason Greshom Flagg moved to the Illinois Territory? A. He wanted to raise sheep and cows B. He liked adventure and wanted to start a new life. C. He had many friends there, and no friends in Vermont. D. He did not get along well with his parents and brother.
What is B...He liked adventure and wanted to start a new life.
400
Which is the MAIN reason that diagrams are included in the paper pinwheel instructions? A. to encourage readers to buy some of these toys B. to show where these toys are found C. to show that each toy is different D. to help readers make toys
What is D...to help readers make toys
400
Which of these BEST describes how Ana and her dad are different? A. Ana likes to write, but her dad does not. B. Ana does not like to eat fish, but her dad does. C. Ana does not want to visit her grandpa, but her dad does. D. Ana does not show excitement about the sights, but her dad does.
What is D...Ana does not show excitement about the sights, but her dad does.
500
Which of these BEST describes how the woman is different from her daughters? A. The woman likes the goose, but the daughters do not. B. The woman trusts people, but the daughters do not. C. The woman is greedy, but her daughters are not. D. The woman is smart, but her daughters are not.
C. The woman is greedy, but her daughters are not.
500
Which of these BEST describes how the information in the passage is organized? A. cause and effect of the stages B. chronological order of the stages C. description of causes of the stages D. description of effects of the stages
What is B...chronological order of the stages
500
What does the writer MOST LIKELY mean in this sentence? Truly this must be the Land of Milk and Honey! A. People should drink more milk and eat more honey. B. He is not happy in Illinois and wants to come back home. C. There is more honey in the Illinois Territory than anywhere else. D. The Illinois Territory is a great place to live because it has so much food.
What is D...The Illinois Territory is a great place to live because it has so much food.
500
What does the word legend mean in the sentence? According to a Native American legend, the Chinook brothers caused the warm wind to blow. A. flier B. wind C. story D. poem
What is C...story
500
Which word in the sentence helps you understand what journal means? You should bring your journal to write about the adventure. A. write B. bring C. about D. adventure
What is A...write
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