Across the Blue Mountains
Across the Blue Mountains
Across the Blue Mountains
Play a Game
Your Bicycle Helmet
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Miss Bilberry lived in a pale yellow house at the base of the great blue mountains with a dog named Cecilie, a cat called Chester, and two birds called Chitty and Chatty. Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word pale? A. dark B. fancy C. pretty D. tiny
What is A. dark
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When Miss Bilberry caught up they all unpacked the boxes and emptied the bags. If packed means to put items in a container, what does unpacked mean? F. to take items out of a container G. to put items in a container again H. to give away items from a container I. to put items in a container beforehand
What is F. to take items out of a container
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At the end of the passage, what bothers Miss Bilberry? A. She believes the new house is not as nice. B. She wonders why her new home is so familiar. C. She feels she should have kept going to another house. D. She thinks that her cat really does not like his new home.
What is B. She wonders why her new home is so familiar.
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The road stretches like a rubber band for miles and miles. Why does the author compare the road to a rubber band? F. to imply that the trip takes forever G. to show that the bus ride is bumpy H. to indicate that the bus ride is boring I. to show that the children are impatient
What is F. to imply that the trip takes forever
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Why does the author include the section Five-Step Helmet Fit Test? F.to make sure the foam pads are comfortable G.to explain how to check a helmet for the correct fit H.to clarify how the helmet strap should be fastened I.to make sure you hold your head still during the fit
What is G.to explain how to check a helmet for the correct fit
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Why does Miss Bilberry want to move? F. She is lonely in the pale yellow house. G. She is looking for an exciting adventure. H. She wants more space for her vegetable garden. I. She thinks she will be more content somewhere else.
What is I. She thinks she will be more content somewhere else.
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Miss Bilberry was so tired that she slept all afternoon in her hammock, which she strung between two swaying palms, exactly as before. What does the word strung mean in the sentence above? A. She hung the hammock up. B. She sat in the hammock and rocked. C. She made the hammock out of rope. D. She lay down on the hammock and rested.
What is A. She hung the hammock up.
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He liked their quiet life in the pale yellow house with its broad-leaved tree, its two swaying palms, and its cool veranda. What mood does the author create by using the words swaying palms? F. grateful G. peaceful H. sad I. weary
What is G. peaceful
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Here’s a way to beat the road at its own game. Why does the author compare the road to something to try to beat? A. to suggest that the games make traveling less boring B. to suggest that traveling is more comfortable when trips are short C. to suggest that the games help people get to know each other while traveling D. to suggest that traveling is more fun when people compete against each other
What is A. to suggest that the games make traveling less boring
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What is the purpose of the subheadings listed in the section Fitting a Bike Helmet? A.to learn how to wear a bike helmet B.to locate important suggestions for wearing a bike helmet C.to show the steps involved in fastening the straps of a bike helmet D.to ensure that safety measures are taken when buying a bike helmet
What is B.to locate important suggestions for wearing a bike helmet
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What happens AFTER everyone loads the cart with supplies but BEFORE everyone gets lost? A. Everyone helps pack boxes. B. Everyone waves bye to the house. C. Miss Bilberry announces the move. D. Miss Bilberry thinks about her happiness.
What is B. Everyone waves bye to the house.
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Each morning when the sun shone in her window, Miss Bilberry leapt out of bed. Her life seemed better than ever. Why does the author use the word leapt in the sentence above? F. to show how happy Miss Bilberry is G. to show how jealous Miss Bilberry is H. to show how peaceful Miss Bilberry is I. to show how stubborn Miss Bilberry is
What is F. to show how happy Miss Bilberry is
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At the end of the passage, why does the author repeat her description of the house? A. to show why Chester was angry about moving from the house again B. to let readers know that Miss Bilberry would probably move again C. to show why Miss Bilberry was happy when they left the old house D. to let readers know that Chester realizes the truth about the new house
What is D. to let readers know that Chester realizes the truth about the new house
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MATERIALS = NOTHING BUT TIME & IMAGINATION Why does the author include this section? F. to show that the games require little time or skill G. to show that the games require few or no supplies H. to show that the games require only knowledge of the rules I. to show that the games do not require specific surroundings
What is G. to show that the games require few or no supplies
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The information in the article would be most useful in creating F.a booklet listing bicycle repair shops. G.a brochure advertising a local bicycle event. H.a pamphlet showing the location of bicycle trails. I. a report explaining the importance of bicycle safety.
What is I. a report explaining the importance of bicycle safety.
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What happens when Miss Bilberry and her animals get lost in the tall flowers? F. They learn that Miss Bilberry is a good tree climber. G. They get confused and travel in the wrong direction. H. They see the beautiful gardens around the mountains. I. They decide to turn around and go back to their home.
What is G. They get confused and travel in the wrong direction.
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How is Miss Bilberry’s life at the new house SIMILAR to what it was before? A. Her pets are troubled. B. She still wants to move. C. Her surroundings are the same. D. She still wishes for companions.
What is C. Her surroundings are the same.
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What is the theme of this passage? F. Everyone has a special talent. G. Be happy with what you have. H. Include others in your decisions. I. Follow friends wherever they go.
What is G. Be happy with what you have.
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Why are the three boldface titles that begin with the words “Make Them . . .” important? A. They provide the rules for each game. B. They provide the directions to follow in each game. C. They describe the main type of activity in each game. D. They describe the type of trip that is best for each game.
What is C. They describe the main type of activity in each game
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How many steps does the helmet have to pass to say that it fits? A. all 5 steps B. at least 2 steps C. 4-5 steps D. 1 step
What is A. all 5 steps
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How do Miss Bilberry and her animals finally find their way out of the tall flowers? A. Miss Bilberry climbs a tree and tells everyone where to go. B. Chester and Cecilie find their way and then call the others. C. Chitty and Chatty fly ahead and then lead the way to a house. D. Miss Bilberry and her animals use the blue mountains as a guide.
What is C. Chitty and Chatty fly ahead and then lead the way to a house.
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Why are the mountains in front of the house once Miss Bilberry has moved? F. Miss Bilberry has been tricked by her pets. G. Miss Bilberry moves close to her old house. H. Miss Bilberry discovers different mountains. I. Miss Bilberry ends the journey where she began.
What is I. Miss Bilberry ends the journey where she began.
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Which pair of words from the passage have almost the SAME meaning? A. played, waved B. sighed, snarled C. bothered, climbed D. emptied, unpacked
What is D. emptied, unpacked
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What is the purpose of this passage? A. to inform the reader that a long trip does not have to be boring B. describe different types of games that can be played while traveling C. to entertain the reader about what happens when you play the games while traveling D. persuade the reader to play the games while on a trip
What is D. persuade the reader to play the games while on a trip
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Why is it important to wear a bicycle helmet? A. it helps prevent you from falling off of your bike B. it makes you a good role model for children learning how to ride a bike C. it helps prevent head and brain injury D. it makes you more visible to people in cars
What is C. it helps prevent head and brain injury
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