Thin and Thick
Read the sentence from paragraph 17 of Hazel Grove part 2. Though it was still cold and windy outside, to Maya it felt like spring. What does the author mean by this sentence?
A Maya felt warm within her winter coat.
B Maya felt happy after her field trip.
C Maya was proud of the picture that she drew.
D Maya was relieved that the school day had ended.
B Maya felt happy after her field trip.
Use both parts of Hazel Grove. What is the lesson of the passage?
A Talking to others about their challenges can help people feel better.
B Finding fun activities can help people take their minds off their problems.
C It is a mistake to judge what people can do based on their ages.
D It is important for people to try new things to challenge themselves.
A Talking to others about their challenges can help people feel better.
Who played the ukulele in Hazel Grove part 2?
A Bob
B Gabriela
C Joan
D Samir
A Bob
What is the meaning of the word exchange in paragraph 12 of The Gift part 2?
A eat
B find
C peel
D trade
D trade
What is the meaning of the phrase “fend off the chilly autumn air” in paragraph 2 of Hazel Grove Part 1?
A watch leaves falling from the trees
B keep from feeling the cold weather
C move quickly through the wind
D see your breath in frosty weather
B keep from feeling the cold weather
What did Bebeto use to catch mangoes from the taller trees in The Gift part 2?
A basket
B bowl
C burlap sack
D tin can
D tin can
Use Part 1 and Part 2 of The Gift
What is the lesson of the passage?
A It takes skill and imagination to solve a difficult problem.
B Doing hard work makes people feel good about themselves.
C Surprising those you love with special gifts will bring them joy.
D Homemade gifts are much more meaningful than store-bought gifts.
C Surprising those you love with special gifts will bring them joy.
What does paragraph 13 of Hazel Grove part 2 show about Joan?
A Joan enjoys poems and drawings.
B Joan loves to talk about the olden days.
C Joan had many pets and brothers when she grew up.
D Joan has positive feelings about her wheelchair.
D Joan has positive feelings about her wheelchair.
What is the meaning of the word invisible in paragraph 1 of The Day the Sea Split part 1?
A dangerous and scary
B quiet and peaceful
C too hard to see
D too steep to climb
C too hard to see
What is the meaning of the phrase “she felt a little flip-flop in her stomach” in paragraph 6 of Hazel Grove part 1?
A Maya was thrilled to go on a field trip.
B Maya felt tired from walking up the ramp.
C Maya felt uneasy about her leg brace.
D Maya was excited to try a wheelchair.
C Maya felt uneasy about her leg brace.
What happened after all the mangoes were picked from the smaller trees in The Gift Part 2?
A Bebeto and the other boys climbed the branches to reach the higher mangoes.
B Bebeto and the other boys went home with the mangoes they had already found.
C Bebeto tied a loop in his string and tossed it into the trees to pull down mangoes.
D Bebeto created a tool to help him pick mangoes from the taller trees.
D Bebeto created a tool to help him pick mangoes from the taller trees.
What is the lesson of the passage The Great Mantis Rescue? Use both parts to answer his question.
A Flying insects make the best classroom pets.
B Sharing one’s interests with others can be rewarding.
C It is important for students to listen to their teachers.
D One must follow many steps when catching insects.
B Sharing one’s interests with others can be rewarding.
Which quotation from the passage Hazel Grove Part 2 shows that Joan was nice?
A “‘I’m Joan,’ she said cheerfully. ‘Glad to meet you.’’’ (paragraph 8)
B “Joan squinted at Gabriela’s card. ‘You’ve written a poem!’ she said to Gabriela.” (paragraph 9)
C “‘It helps me get around,’ Joan said simply.” (paragraph 13)
D “It was true. Joan was fast in her chair.” (paragraph 14)
A “‘I’m Joan,’ she said cheerfully. ‘Glad to meet you.’’’ (paragraph 8)
What is the meaning of the phrase “caught my eye” in paragraph 5 of The Day the Sea Split? Use part 1
A Hyun Mi tried to look for more information.
B Hyun Mi noticed an interesting sight.
C Hyun Mi remembered seeing this place before.
D Hyun Mi looked off into the distance.
B Hyun Mi noticed an interesting sight.
What is the meaning of the phrase “her eyes lit up” in paragraph 2 of The Gift Part 1?
A Ana was thrilled about the doll that was in the store.
B Ana was excited about her upcoming birthday.
C Ana was thrilled to make a similar doll at home.
D Ana was excited to collect mangoes and sell them for toys.
A Ana was thrilled about the doll that was in the store.
What caused Bebeto to pick the mangoes? Use Part 1 and Part 2 of The Gift.
A He wanted to give them all to his sister because they were her favorite fruit.
B He wanted to use them to get a store-bought gift.
C He wanted to use them to make juice because his sister liked juice.
D He wanted to give them to other boys to get toys in return.
B He wanted to use them to get a store-bought gift.
What is the lesson of the passage The Day the Sea Split? Use both parts of the text.
A Real life can sometimes seem too good to be true.
B Some types of pets need more care than others.
C People should work together to reach a goal.
D Parents should teach their children about history.
A Real life can sometimes seem too good to be true.
Use both parts of Hazel Grove to answer this question.
How are Joan and Maya similar?
A They both like to draw pictures of flowers.
B They both use special equipment to help them move.
C They both know all about growing up in the olden days.
D They both act shy when talking to other people.
B They both use special equipment to help them move.
Read the sentence from paragraph 5 of The Day the Sea Split part 1.
When we stepped off the train, we were wrapped in a strong, salty sea breeze.
What does the author mean by the phrase “wrapped in a strong, salty sea breeze”?
A The sea seemed to pull the characters to its shores.
B The sea was immediately at the feet of the characters.
C The characters were eager to enjoy their day by the sea.
D The characters could smell and feel the sea air around them.
D The characters could smell and feel the sea air around them.
What is the meaning of the phrase “drifted off to sleep” in paragraph 3 of The Gift part 1?
A Bebeto fell off his bed in his sleep.
B Bebeto fell asleep slowly.
C Bebeto did not want to fall asleep.
D Bebeto got up in his sleep and walked around.
B Bebeto fell asleep slowly.
Which quotation from the passage shows that Maya was unable to explain the brace to other people? Use Part 1 of Hazel Grove.
A “Maya felt unsure about wearing the brace to school, even though it was decorated with a pretty butterfly pattern she had chosen from a book at the doctor’s office.” (paragraph 2)
B “It was supposed to help her walk more smoothly, and it did make her feel solid and steady as she picked her way along a muddy patch slicked with soggy leaves.” (paragraph 2)
C “All morning at school, kids kept glancing at the brace, but they didn’t say anything.” (paragraph 3)
D “Maya pretended she didn’t hear him because she didn’t know what to say.” (paragraph 5)
D “Maya pretended she didn’t hear him because she didn’t know what to say.” (paragraph 5)
Which of the following details from the text supports the lesson of the selection The Great Mantis Rescue?
A. Donald attempted to explain that the egg case of a praying mantis was not meant to be exciting, that the exciting part was when the eggs hatched. But Richie didn’t get it, and he wasn’t the only one.
B. “OK!” Mrs. Beecher called out as kids settled into their seats. “We’re starting science class with journals today. Please copy the prompt from the board.”
C. As Donald opened his journal, a leftover crumb from his lunch rolled across the blank white page. He lifted a hand to brush it off but paused.
D. Even Mrs. Beecher seemed to be dancing across the floor as she made her way towards Donald.
A. Donald attempted to explain that the egg case of a praying mantis was not meant to be exciting, that the exciting part was when the eggs hatched. But Richie didn’t get it, and he wasn’t the only one.
Use both Part 1 and Part 2 of The Gift.
Which quotation from the passage shows that Bebeto is a hard worker?
A “Birthdays were always a lot of fun, even though there was no money for store-bought gifts.Nearly all of the toys he and his sister had were homemade. There was nothing wrong with that, he knew. Like many families in this part of Brazil, they were poor.” (paragraph 1)
B “After a quick breakfast the following morning, he placed a tin can and a piece of string in a burlap sack. Then he tied the sack to the handlebars of his bicycle and headed toward the outskirts of town.” (paragraph 3)
C “After a while his neck ached from looking upward, and his arms grew sore. He kept at it, though, and by late afternoon his sack was nearly full.” (paragraph 11)
D “On the way back to town, Bebeto began to worry that the other boys might already have sold or traded their mangoes to Zulma. Maybe he was too late.” (paragraph 12)
C “After a while his neck ached from looking upward, and his arms grew sore. He kept at it, though, and by late afternoon his sack was nearly full.” (paragraph 11)
Read the sentence from paragraph 19 of The Great Mantis Rescue part 2.
Soon the classroom was buzzing like a nest of carpenter bees.
What does the author mean by this sentence?
A The students are busy and working together.
B The students are building homes for the mantises.
C The students decide to study bees as well as mantises.
D The students make insect sounds as they work.
A The students are busy and working together.
What is the meaning of the phrase “picked over” in paragraph 9 of The gift part 1?
A Most of the mangoes had already been taken.
B The other boys helped Bebeto get mangoes.
C Bebeto needed a tool to reach the mangoes.
D There were enough mangoes for all the boys.
A Most of the mangoes had already been taken.