Everwatch Stone A
What is the meaning of shimmered in paragraph 1?
a. danced
b. swam
c. shine
d. grow
c. shine
What does the stubborn mean in paragraph 3?
a. headstrong
b. interested
c. cruel
d. annoyed
a. headstrong
1. What problem does Lila face at the beginning of the folktale?
A. She fears the dark.
B. Her village lacks light at night.
C. Travelers refuse to help her.
D. The mountain is too dangerous.
B. Her village lacks light at night.
7. Part A: What is a theme of the folktale?
A. Curiosity leads to trouble.
B. Light should be owned.
C. Sharing benefits everyone.
D. Traveling alone is dangerous.
C. Sharing benefits everyone.
What does devoted mean in the final paragraph?
a. committed
b. unknowing
c. strong
d. unwilling
a. committed
4. What does the word defiance most nearly mean as used in the passage?
A. Respect
B. Curiosity
C. Disobedience
D. Fear
C. Disobedience
What is the meaning of elders in the final paragraph?
a. volunteers
b. wranglers
c. loners
d. older people
d. older people
What is the meaning of unavoidable from paragraph 2?
a. ignored
b. inevitable
c. seen
d. bright
b. inevitable
3. What is the main conflict in the legend?
A. Tarek fears storms.
B. The villagers argue about the stone.
C. Tarek doubts the legend and ignores warnings.
D. The stone loses its power.
C. Tarek doubts the legend and ignores warnings.
7. What is a theme of the legend?
A. Bravery means taking risks.
B. Nature should be conquered.
C. Wisdom comes from listening and respect.
D. Legends are meant to frighten.
C. Wisdom comes from listening and respect.
5. How does the setting contribute to the story?
A. The dark valley explains why light is valuable.
B. The mountain creates danger.
C. The cave provides shelter.
D. The valley prevents travel.
A. The dark valley explains why light is valuable.
4. What does the word borrowed most nearly mean in the title?
A. Taken forever
B. Shared freely
C. Used for a short time
D. Hidden away
C. Used for a short time
1. Which detail best explains how the Everwatch Stone influences the villagers’ actions?
A. The stone blocks storms from reaching the village.
B. The stone glows and hums to warn the villagers of danger.
C. The stone moves to protect children.
D. The stone provides food during hard times.
B. The stone glows and hums to warn the villagers of danger.
5. How does Tarek change by the end of the legend?
A. He becomes more adventurous.
B. He learns to respect wisdom and tradition.
C. He leaves the village.
D. He proves the stone is ordinary.
B. He learns to respect wisdom and tradition.
What is the meaning of sharp in paragraph 1?
a. pointy
b. foggy
c. precise
d. faulty
c. precise
2. Which detail best shows Lila’s determination?
A. She listens to the travelers.
B. She leaves before dawn to find the mountain.
C. She captures the fireflies.
D. She shares the light.
B. She leaves before dawn to find the mountain.
2. Which TWO details help develop the setting? (Select two.)
A. The cliff overlooking the land
B. The silver quartz veins
C. Tarek’s stubborn personality
D. The ancient, unnamed time period
A. The cliff overlooking the land
D. The ancient, unnamed time period
6. Which TWO events are most important to the plot? (Select two.)
A. Elders describe the stone’s history.
B. Tarek climbs the cliff during the storm.
C. The stone glows and hums.
D. The village celebrates.
E. Tarek promises to honor the land.
B. Tarek climbs the cliff during the storm.
E. Tarek promises to honor the land.
3. Which TWO events help develop the theme? (Select two.)
A. Lila hears the travelers.
B. The cave warns Lila.
C. Lila promises to return the fireflies.
D. The villagers create lanterns.
C. Lila promises to return the fireflies.
D. The villagers create lanterns.
6. Which TWO details are most important to summarizing the folktale? (Select two.)
A. Lila travels to the glowing mountain.
B. Fireflies light the cave walls.
C. Lila shares the light with the village.
D. The villagers fear darkness.
E. Lila returns the fireflies.
A. Lila travels to the glowing mountain.
C. Lila shares the light with the village.