Main Idea/ Supporting Details
$100: What is the main idea of Chapter 1?
A) Manny dreams of crossing the border for a better life.
B) Manny enjoys living on the streets of Juárez.
Answer: A) Manny dreams of crossing the border for a better life.
$100: What does Manny’s determination to cross the border show about his character?
A) He is desperate for a better life.
B) He is content with his life in Mexico.
Answer: A) He is desperate for a better life.
$100: What is the central idea of Chapter 3?
A) The river crossing is extremely dangerous.
B) The river is easy to cross with a raft.
Answer: A) The river crossing is extremely dangerous.
$100: Choose the correct sentence.
A) Manny dreams of a better life in America.
B) Manny dream of a better life in America.
Answer: A) Manny dreams of a better life in America.
$100: What is the central idea of the first section of Winter’s Tale?
A) Winter was found injured and needed medical attention.
B) Winter enjoyed playing with fish.
Answer: A) Winter was found injured and needed medical attention.
$200: Which detail supports the idea that Manny’s life is difficult?
A) He sleeps in a comfortable home.
B) He scavenges for food and avoids danger on the streets.
Answer: B) He scavenges for food and avoids danger on the streets.
$200: Why does Robert help Manny in Chapter 2?
A) He wants to give Manny an opportunity, but the task is dangerous.
B) He wants to be Manny’s friend.
Answer: A) He wants to give Manny an opportunity, but the task is dangerous.
$200: What does Chapter 4 reveal about the migrant experience?
A) It is full of hardships and dangers, both physical and emotional.
B) It is a simple and easy process.
Answer: A) It is full of hardships and dangers, both physical and emotional.
$200: Which sentence correctly uses past tense?
A) Manny cross the river last night.
B) Manny crossed the river last night.
Answer: B) Manny crossed the river last night.
$200: How did the rescue team solve the problem of Winter’s missing tail?
A) They created a prosthetic tail using innovative materials.
B) They decided to release Winter back into the ocean.
Answer: A) They created a prosthetic tail using innovative materials.
$300: What is the main idea of Chapter 2?
A) Manny learns that life near the border is dangerous.
B) Manny earns a large amount of money doing an easy job.
Answer: A) Manny learns that life near the border is dangerous.
$300: What can the reader infer about the dangers of the border crossing?
A) It is risky and life-threatening for migrants like Manny.
B) It is a safe and easy journey.
Answer: A) It is risky and life-threatening for migrants like Manny.
$300: What larger issue does the book highlight through Manny’s experiences?
A) The difficulties and dangers migrants face while crossing the border.
B) The excitement of traveling to a new country.
Answer: A) The difficulties and dangers migrants face while crossing the border.
$300: Identify the subject-verb agreement error in this sentence:
“The river’s currents was too strong.”
A) Change “was” to “were.”
B) Change “currents” to “current.”
Answer: A) Change “was” to “were.”
$300: Why was the creation of Winter’s prosthetic tail groundbreaking?
A) It was the first time a dolphin received a prosthetic tail.
B) It allowed Winter to swim faster than other dolphins.
Answer: A) It was the first time a dolphin received a prosthetic tail.
$400: Which detail best supports the idea that Manny is resourceful?
A) He carefully watches people before deciding whom to trust.
B) He ignores his surroundings.
Answer: A) He carefully watches people before deciding whom to trust.
$400: What do Manny’s thoughts during his near-drowning experience reveal about him?
A) He is determined to survive no matter what.
B) He gives up easily when things get difficult.
Answer: A) He is determined to survive no matter what.
$400: Why is the Rio Grande important in the story?
A) It symbolizes the obstacle separating Manny from his dream.
B) It is just a place where Manny plays.
Answer: A) It symbolizes the obstacle separating Manny from his dream.
$400: What is the correct way to write this sentence?
“Manny’s journey show how dangerous the border is.”
A) Manny’s journey shows how dangerous the border is.
B) Manny’s journey showing how dangerous the border is.
Answer: A) Manny’s journey shows how dangerous the border is.
$400: What key idea is developed in pages 206-207?
A) Winter’s story became famous and inspired people worldwide.
B) Winter was afraid of humans.
Answer: A) Winter’s story became famous and inspired people worldwide
$500: What is the main idea of Chapter 5?
A) Manny risks his life crossing the Rio Grande to reach the U.S.
B) Manny decides not to cross the river.
Answer: A) Manny risks his life crossing the Rio Grande to reach the U.S.
$500: How does Manny react when he sees the Border Patrol agents in Chapter 5?
A) He panics but continues his journey.
B) He calmly walks up to them and asks for help.
Answer: A) He panics but continues his journey.
$500: What lesson does Manny learn from his crossing attempt?
A) Surviving the crossing requires strength, resilience, and luck.
B) Crossing the border is safe as long as he is careful.
Answer: A) Surviving the crossing requires strength, resilience, and luck.
$500: Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
A) The border patrol agents was watching closely.
B) The border patrol agents were watching closely.
Answer: B) The border patrol agents were watching closely.
$500: How did Winter’s journey contribute to medical advancements?
A) The gel used for her prosthetic was later used for human prosthetics.
B) Scientists created a new type of fish food.
Answer: A) The gel used for her prosthetic was later used for human prosthetics.