The World On Turtle's Back
The World On Turtle's Back
A Desperate Trek Across America
A Desperate Trek Across America
Vocabulary
100

What is the main purpose of The World on the Turtle’s Back?

To explain how the world was created

100

Which theme is best supported by the story?

Teamwork helps overcome challenges

100

What is the main idea of A Desperate Trek Across America?

A dangerous journey shows the struggle to survive

100

Which word best describes the tone of the story?

Serious

100

make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.

adapt

200

Why does Sky Woman fall from the sky world?

A hole is created when a tree is uprooted

200

Which word best describes the animals?

Helpful

200

Why is the journey described as “desperate”?

The travelers face serious danger

200

What lesson does the story teach?

Hard work and persistence lead to survival

200

(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.

coherent

300

What role do the animals play in the story?

They help create the world

300

What can the reader infer about the turtle?

The turtle is patient and brave

300

Which challenge do the travelers face during the journey?

Hunger and exhaustion

300

Why does the author describe the environment in detail?

To show how it affects survival

300

a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

device

400

Why does the turtle agree to help?

The turtle is kind and willing to help

400

This story is best described as—

a myth explaining nature

400

The author includes details about hardship mainly to—

explain why the journey was difficult

400

How is the story mostly organized?

By telling events in order

400

cause (something) to move from its proper or usual place.

displace

500

The animals’ actions mainly show that—

working together can solve problems

500

Why is the turtle important to the story?

The turtle supports the land

500

 What can the reader infer about the travelers?

They are determined to survive

500

This text is best described as—

a nonfiction survival story

500

(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

dynamic