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Teacher Choice
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Which sentence from the text provides the best textual evidence to support the conclusion that Ganem is fearless? A. they arose to go on, when they discovered near at hand a white stone, B. “this writing is but the jest of some idle beggar. C. We crown you today as king over our city. D. “and if you will not go with me, I must go alone.”
What is D. “and if you will not go with me, I must go alone.”
100
6. Which sentence from the text provides the best textual evidence to support the conclusion that Ganem is now at the end of his time of travel and labor? A. “He was gazing at it in admiration, when strange roars came from the inside of the lion on his shoulder..” B. “this writing is but the jest of some idle beggar. C. “My mind is fully made up to try it,” he replied D. “We crown you today as king over our city.”
What is D. “We crown you today as king over our city.”
100
What can you infer from paragraph 5 about Gamen’s journey. A. It was a simple journey that tested his bravery. B. It was a risky journey with and unexpected ending that tested his bravery. C. It was a tough challenge the ended his friendship with Salem. D. It was a relaxing journey to reward the new king
What is B. It was a risky journey with and unexpected ending that tested his bravery.
100
Christiana is a very _____________ student. a. focused b. silly c. happy d. unsuccessful
What is a. focused
100
opinions or judgements made after reading a text
What is conclude
200
Which piece of textual evidence proves Salem was not a risk taker? A. “Take my word, it is not worthwhile to attempt any such mad venture.” B. “this writing is but the jest of some idle beggar. C. “My mind is fully made up to try it,” he replied D. “and if you will not go with me, I must go alone.”
What is A. “Take my word, it is not worthwhile to attempt any such mad venture.”
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7. Which piece of textual evidence does not support the idea that the mountain community king must be brave? A. Whenever our king dies, we place upon the stone by the river the inscription which you have read. B. Then we wait patiently until a traveler passes by who is brave enough to undertake the bold venture. C. Thus we are always assured that our king is a man who is fearless of heart and dauntless of purpose.
What is A. Whenever our king dies, we place upon the stone by the river the inscription which you have read.
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What is Mary felt ___________ trying to solve the problem. a. sad b. frustrated c. tired d. worried
What is b. frustrated
200
17. Adrian’s hard work shows that he was ____________. a. angry b. brave c. serious d. determined
What is d. determined
200
to quote or refer to as proof or example
What is cite?
300
3. Which statement summarizes the selection? A. Two friends face a series of challenges and succeed. B. A brave traveler becomes a well ­loved king to a mountain community. C. Two friends part ways, and one is rewarded for his daring by becoming king. D. A young traveler swims a dangerous river and carries a heavy lion up a hill.
What is C. Two friends part ways, and one is rewarded for his daring by becoming king.
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8. What can you infer from paragraph 3 about Ganem? A. He is upset with Salem for not believing in him. B. He was angered by the stone’s inscription. C. He was thrilled to begin an adventure D. He was overjoyed about swimming in the sacred river.
What is C. He was thrilled to begin an adventure
300
Jose was ____________ to see his new baby sister. a. upset b. disappointed c. amused d. Excited
What is d. Excited
300
18. Melissa is a very ___________ cousin. a. caring b. lazy c. annoying d. Bossy
What is a. caring
300
information straight from the text proving if an inference is true or false.
What is textual evidence?
400
4. What first shows that Ganem’s hopes for riches will be fulfilled? A. “When once you have reached the top of the mountain, you will find yourselves in possession of great happiness.” B. “ ‘See, Salem,’ he cried, ‘here lies the road which will lead us to the end of all our travels and labor.’ ” C. “ ‘Brave stranger, we beseech thee to put on these regal robes which we are bringing, and, mounted upon this horse, ride back with thy subjects to the city.’ ” D. “ ‘We crown you today as king over our city.’ ”
What is D. “ ‘We crown you today as king over our city.’ ”
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9. What can you conclude about the two friends from last sentence in paragraph 4 ? A. They met for the first time by a river. B. They are about to begin the journey together. C. Their friendship is over. D. They were not upset with each others choice.
What is D. They were not upset with each others choice.
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Spending the night at her friend’s house made Kammy __________. a. relaxed b. nervous c. sad d. courteous
What is b. nervous
400
19. Aiden was always ____________ to others. a. respectful b. disruptive c. mean d. apologetic
What is a. respectful
400
conclusion about the text based on reasoning and thinking between the lines.
What is inference?
500
5. Based on text, what can the reader infer about Salem's character which keeps him from the chance to be king? A. He is really clever. B. He is very shy. C. He is overly cautious. D. He is extremely confident.
What is C. He is overly cautious.
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10. What can the reader conclude about Ganem from his actions in the following quote from the text? “He was scarcely out of sight before Ganem had stripped off his clothes and thrown himself into the stream.” Ganem was eager to begin his journey Ganem was worried about beginning his journey Ganem was tired of arguing with Salem and went for a swim Ganem was looking forward to a whirlpool.
What is A. Ganem was eager to begin his journey
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15. Daisey was a very _____________ soccer player. a. silly b. dedicated c. poor d. lazy
What is b. dedicated
500
Amanda was very ______________ about what happened to the lamp. a. dishonest b. happy c. fortunate d. honest
What is d. honest
500
stated clearly, lots of details, straightforward
What is explicit?
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