"Tornado Coming"
Why does Matt go back for Mrs. Laney? (RL 5.2)
A) She has always been kind to him.
B) She doesn't have a safe shelter.
C) He knows his parents would want him to.
D) He promised to help her in the event of a storm.
B) She doesn't have a safe shelter.
What is the meaning of the phrase, "mull it over," as it is used in paragraph 2? (RI 5.4)
A. to ignore your problems
B. to think deeply about your problems
C. to give up
D. to talk about a problem
B. to think deeply about your problems
How does the narrator’s description of the lion change by the end of the story? (RL 5.6)
A. He started bragging less.
B. He became less patient.
C. He became more foolish.
D. He started to become angry.
A. He started bragging less.
What does the chart add to the information already given in the text? (RI.5.5)
A. The effect of different diseases on the rose bush.
B. The symptoms of a diseased rose bush in chronological order of when they appear on/in the plant.
C. Information explaining how these roses are dangerous to humans.
D. Various problems a rose bush can have and how they get better.
A. The effect of different diseases on the rose bush.
Which choice is an example of a symbiont that helps its host?
A. fungi
B. remora
C. tapeworm
D. tick
A. fungi
Reread the quote “A tornado sounded just like a freight train, and this one was thundering toward them” (Paragraph 4). Which statement best explains the quoted simile? (RL 5.4)
A. The tornado vibrated the house.
B. The tornado made a high-pitched sound.
C. The tornado was wild and out of control.
D. The tornado made a loud, rumbling noise.
D. The tornado made a loud, rumbling noise.
Which detail from the passage strongly supports the inference that having a growth mindset can lead to greater success? (RI 5.1)
A. “He and his team wanted to know how people’s brains respond to mistakes.” (paragraph 1)
B. “Those with fixed mindsets wanted to ignore their mistakes.” (paragraph 6)
C. “They were most likely to get the next trial right.” (paragraph 6)
D. “A mindset is an attitude about a situation.” (paragraph 3)
C. “They were most likely to get the next trial right.” (paragraph 6)
What does the word haughtily mean as used in paragraph 4? (RL.5.4)
A. To act humble and kind to others
B. To appear arrogant and act superior to others
C. To act shy and meek around others
D. To feel concerned for others
B. To appear arrogant and act superior to others
Based on information in the passage, infer what would happen IF the weather is sunny and there is no wind, what most likely happens to spores? (RI. 5.1)
Why do trees and corals depend on symbiosis to live?
A. Symbiosis provides them with the food and nutrients they need to grow.
B. Symbiosis removes waste that can cause damage to their roots.
C. Symbiosis helps them use the power of the sun to gather more nutrients.
D. Symbiosis protects them from animals that might eat them.
A. Symbiosis provides them with the food and nutrients they need to grow.
What does paragraph 3 contribute to the structure of the short story? (RL 5.5)
A. It presents the moment when Matt decides he needs to help Mrs. Laney.
B. It stresses how dangerous the tornado is going to be.
C. It introduces Mrs. Laney as someone Matt deeply cares for.
D. It reveals how afraid Matt is to go outside in the storm.
A. It presents the moment when Matt decides he needs to help Mrs. Laney.
Which statement describes the author’s main purpose in the text? (RI.5.8)
A. to encourage readers to make as many mistakes as they can
B. to provide evidence for how mistakes can help you learn
C. to show that making mistakes will always make you smarter
D. to help readers determine if they have a fixed mindset
B. to provide evidence for how mistakes can help you learn
Which of the following best reflects the theme of the passage? (RL.5.2)
A. The biggest is in charge.
B. The way to have a friend is to not be a friend.
C. Size does not always matter.
D. Anger is harmful to oneself.
C. Size does not always matter.
What are the effects of downy mildew disease?
A. Leaves drop, weak canes, possible death
B. Leaves drop suddenly, infected canes die over winter
B. Leaves drop suddenly, infected canes die over winter
What can the reader infer about sunfish based on paragraph 1?
A. Sunfish have partnerships with many types of animals.
B. Sunfish are not bothered by the sea lice on their skin.
C. Sunfish do not mind the seagulls pecking at their skin.
D. Sunfish eat sea lice often.
C. Sunfish do not mind the seagulls pecking at their skin.
What is the meaning of subsided as it is used in paragraph 4?
A. to continue
B. to increase
C. to quieten
D. to develop
C. to quieten
Which of the following describes the central (main) idea of the text? (RI 5.2)
A. Accepting and learning from your mistakes helps you improve when you try again.
B. Students need to be taught to avoid mistakes rather than accept them.
C. Making mistakes shows that you've done your best.
D. People with fixed mindset do not usually make a lot of mistakes.
A. Accepting and learning from your mistakes helps you improve when you try again.
Which idea from the passage should be included in a summary of the story? (RL.5.2)
A. “The mountain lion jumped onto a hollow log and sat down.”
B. “If he can make me run away, I will never bother you again.”
C. “Before he had settled down, a cricket hopped out of the log and scolded him.”
D. “Get off my roof, trespasser!” Cricket yelled.”
B. “If he can make me run away, I will never bother you again.”
Why would the author choose the title “The Tender Rose”? (RI.5.4)
A. The use of tender shows the roses are gentle to their owners.
B. Tender shows how the roses are in pain.
C. The use of tender shows the people’s concern for the roses.
D. The use of the word tender shows how roses are easily affected by diseases.
D. The use of the word tender shows how roses are easily affected by diseases.
Which quotation from the text supports the inference that there are more examples of symbiosis than those listed in the text?
A. “Sharks are fearsome predators, but there’s one fish that isn’t afraid to get close to them. Remoras are shark tag-alongs.” (paragraph 4)
B. “There are many cleaners around who make a living by eating other animals’ parasites.”(paragraph 6)
C. “Of course, some guests aren’t so welcome. A parasite is a kind of symbiont that harms its host, usually by nibbling on it or stealing its food.” (paragraph 7)
D. “Parasites can’t live without their hosts—but their hosts would be very happy to live without them.” (paragraph 8)
B. “There are many cleaners around who make a living by eating other animals’ parasites.”(paragraph 6)
Which statement expresses the main theme of the short story? (RL 5.2)
A. Always have a plan and stick to it during an emergency.
B. If you can help someone during an emergency, you should.
C. Make sure you're safe during an emergency before helping others.
D. First impressions of people are not always accurate.
B. If you can help someone during an emergency, you should.
Which statement describes the relationship between fixed mindset and growth mindset? (RI 5.3)
A. Fixed mindset and growth mindset both describe how our brains solve challenging problems.
B. Fixed mindset shows that someone has learned everything they can, but growth mindset shows that they need to keep learning.
C. Fixed mindset is the unwillingness to learn from your mistakes, but growth mindset is a person’s desire to improve themselves.
D. Fixed mindset and growth mindset mean you have an attitude problem.
C. Fixed mindset is the unwillingness to learn from your mistakes, but growth mindset is a person’s desire to improve themselves.
How does paragraph 6 contribute to the overall structure of the story? (RL.5.5)
Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage? (RI.5.2)
Which two choices tell why sea lice are parasites instead of predators?
A. Sea lice feed on the sunfish but do not cause extreme harm.
B. Sea lice prey on other ocean life in addition to the sunfish.
C. Sea lice only steal some food from the sunfish but not all of it.
D. Sea lice only attach to the sunfish for a short period of time.
E. Sea lice are very tiny and will never grow bigger than the sunfish.
A. Sea lice feed on the sunfish but do not cause extreme harm.
D. Sea lice only attach to the sunfish for a short period of time.