Sugar Maple and Woodpecker
In passage 2, what is the meaning of the word fatigue as it is used in paragraph 4.
A. feeling powerful
B. feeling excited
C. feeling no pain
D. feeling very tired
D. feeling very tired
Select two sentences that belong in a summary of the plot of the passage.
A. A tailor kills seven flies with one strike and believes he is brave.
B. The tailor embroiders a belt with the words "Seven at One Stroke."
C. The tailor meets a powerful giant on his journey.
D. The tailor tricks the giant into believing he has great strength.
E. The tailor and the giant work together to complete a difficult task.
A. A tailor kills seven flies with one strike and believes he is brave.
D. The tailor tricks the giant into believing he has great strength.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the theme that it is better to be wise than to be strong?
A. "Now Hercules was a remarkably strong man."
B. "If any mortal was capable of holding up the sky, it was Hercules."
C. "Pish!" cried Hercules, with another hitch of his shoulders.
D. "Ah, the thick-witted old rogue of a giant! He threw down the golden apples, and received back the sky."
D. "Ah, the thick-witted old rogue of a giant! He threw down the golden apples, and received back the sky."
Which phrase best supports that Estrella is bold and determined, which help her solve the problem?
A. “Gardenia decided to call the grown hen Estrella, or ‘Star,’ the name she would have given a daughter if she had ever had one.”
B. “Estrella flapped her wings to get his attention and shouted, ‘Give me back my ring! Give me back my ring!’”
C. “She did not know what she expected to find, because riches and good luck were scarce around Chichicastenango.”
D. “She had not enjoyed being thrown down a well.”
B. “Estrella flapped her wings to get his attention and shouted, ‘Give me back my ring! Give me back my ring!’”
Gardenia knew she may sell her scarves and shawls at the market in Chichicastenango.
A. might sell
B. can sell
C. must sell
D. correct as is
A. might sell
What problem does the woodpecker solve in passage 1?
A. He made friends with the beetles and the grubs and shared the sap
B. He takes the sap from Sugar Maple, which was sticky and bothering him
C. He and his cousins eat all the beetles and the grubs off Sugar Maple
D. He gave water to Sugar Maple when there was no rain
C. He and his cousins eat all the beetles and the grubs off Sugar Maple
How is the theme of this story different from a story about strength?
A. It shows that intelligence can be more powerful than strength.
B. It teaches that making friends is more important than winning battles.
C. It proves that bravery comes from telling the truth.
D. It explains how people can learn to trust one another.
A. It shows that intelligence can be more powerful than strength.
Select two sentences that belong in a summary of the plot of Hercules' Quest.
A. Atlas is happy to be free of his burden.
B. Hercules easily retrieves the apples without help.
C. Atlas tricks Hercules into holding the sky.
D. Hercules has to figure out how to get Atlas to take the sky back.
E. Hercules fights a dragon to get the golden apples.
C. Atlas tricks Hercules into holding the sky.
D. Hercules has to figure out how to get Atlas to take the sky back.
Select four events that belong in a summary of the passage “Estrella and the Emerald Ring”. Three choices will not be used. PUT THE LETTERS IN ORDER.
A. Estrella is able to get the stolen ring back from the man and returns to Gardenia with it.
B. Gardenia has very little money, but one day she sees a baby chick and decides to buy it.
C. Estrella is chased by bees through the woods and a man comes to save her.
D. Estrella is lost in the woods looking for her ring. She falls down a well and is stuck.
E. Gardenia names the chick Estrella and the two spend a lot of time together.
F. Estrella is walking in the woods when a man kidnaps her to cook for dinner.
G. Estrella wants to reward Gardenia for her kindness so looks for something to give her to help her with her money problems.
B, E, A, G
Estrella flapped her wings, so she demanded the man return the ring.
A. and she demanded
B. but she demanded
C. because she demanded
D. correct as is
D. correct as is
Think about the passage “Sugar Maple and Woodpecker.” Select two themes that are developed in the passage.
A. Asking for help can lead to unexpected friendships.
B. It is best to rely only on yourself.
C. Helping others can create lasting relationships.
D. Trees are more powerful than birds.
E. Change is always bad.
A. Asking for help can lead to unexpected friendships.
C. Helping others can create lasting relationships.
How does the setting at the start of the passage affect the plot?
A. Because he is hungry, the tailor must trick the giant.
B. Because he wants to explore, the tailor leaves his workshop.
C. Because he is small, the tailor has to fight the giant.
D. Because he is lost, the tailor must find his way home.
B. Because he wants to explore, the tailor leaves his workshop.
Which sentence best describes how Hercules' character affects the plot in Hercules' Quest?
A. He uses strength alone to complete his task.
B. He refuses to accept help from others.
C. He is clever and finds a way to trick Atlas.
D. He is too impatient to complete his task.
C. He is clever and finds a way to trick Atlas.
What problem does Estrella solve in the passage?
A. She helps Gardenia sell more scarves.
B. She finds a valuable ring to improve Gardenia’s life.
C. She teaches Gardenia how to raise chickens.
D. She scares away the man before he can take the ring.
B. She finds a valuable ring to improve Gardenia’s life.
The man ran toward his house whenever Estrella chased after him.
A. while Estrella chased after him
B. although Estrella chased after him
C. as soon as Estrella chased after him
D. correct as is
C. as soon as Estrella chased after him
Select two sentences that belong in a summary of “Sugar Maple and Woodpecker.”
A. Sugar Maple asks several animals for help, but none of them can do anything.
B. A group of woodpeckers remove the beetles and grubs from Sugar Maple.
C. Fox and Porcupine refuse to help Sugar Maple.
D. Woodpecker asks Sugar Maple for help when there is no water.
E. Sugar Maple is unable to get rid of the insects bothering it.
A. Sugar Maple asks several animals for help, but none of them can do anything.
E. Sugar Maple is unable to get rid of the insects bothering it.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the character traits clever and tricky that the little tailor has?
A. "And so the little tailor hastened to cut himself a belt and stitched it."
B. "There you may read what kind of a man I am!"
C. "He put his hand into his pocket and brought out the soft cheese, pressing it until the liquid ran out of it."
D. "The giant looked contemptuously at the tailor."
C. "He put his hand into his pocket and brought out the soft cheese, pressing it until the liquid ran out of it."
In Hercules' Quest, what is the meaning of the word hesitated as it is used in the passage?
A. refused
B. paused
C. shouted
D. continued
B. paused
Select two sentences that belong in a summary of the passage.
A. Gardenia wove on her loom with brightly colored yarn.
B. Estrella found a gold ring with an emerald while scratching the dirt.
C. Estrella tricked the man into giving her the ring.
D. Estrella bravely retrieved the ring and returned it to Gardenia.
E. Gardenia visited the market in Chichicastenango every month.
B. Estrella found a gold ring with an emerald while scratching the dirt.
D. Estrella bravely retrieved the ring and returned it to Gardenia.
Gardenia was happy when Estrella returned, since she had been worried.
A. although she had been worried
B. because she had been worried
C. unless she had been worried
D. correct as is
B. because she had been worried
How are the themes in Sugar Maple and Valiant Little Tailor different?
A. One is a story about friendship, the other is about being honest.
B. One is about helping others, the other is about how cleverness is better than being strong.
C. Only one story would happen in real life
D. Only one story has a theme, the other does not.
B. One is about helping others, the other is about how cleverness is better than being strong.
Select a theme that is developed in the passage.
A. The truth will always set you free.
B. Cleverness can be more powerful than strength.
C. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
D. Don’t make promises that you cannot keep.
B. Cleverness can be more powerful than strength.
What theme is supported by the pattern of events in both Hercules' Quest and The Valiant Little Tailor?
A. Strength is the only way to achieve success.
B. Cleverness and quick thinking can be more powerful than physical strength.
C. People who try to trick others always fail in the end.
D. Only those who are born heroes can accomplish great things.
B. Cleverness and quick thinking can be more powerful than physical strength.
How does the setting at the start of the passage affect the folktale’s plot?
A. Because she is a weaver, Gardenia decides to visit the market.
B. Because she is poor, Gardenia appreciates Estrella’s company.
C. Because Estrella is a fast runner, she is able to find the ring.
D. Because the man is rich, he does not care about the ring.
B. Because she is poor, Gardenia appreciates Estrella’s company.
Estrella was very attentive just in case something should show up.
A. as if something should show up
B. even though something should show up
C. before something should show up
D. correct as is
D. correct as is