Vocabulary
What does the word shoal most likely mean?
A large shoal was near the inlet.
a. rocky seawall
b. shallow area
c. shipping pier
d. place to unload
b. shallow area
How did George feel when he realized that Winston was stuck in the mud?
a. afraid
b. amused
c. delighted
d. patient
Which sentence from the story best supports your answer for Part A?
A George, however, had a very bad habit of playing pranks.
B They made a huge splash, which delighted George greatly.
C But when George realized that his friend was stuck, he grew frightened.
D This will teach you to be patient!
a. afraid
c. But when George realized that his friend was stuck, he grew frightened.
What does the word resist mean?
Dante could not resist having another helping of Mom's chili.
a. stand up against
b. put back
c. possess
d. loosen
a. stand up against
Why did Winston make a swallowing sound when George was in his mouth?
A He thought George would taste good.
B He was trying to get the mud out of his nostrils.
C He wanted to teach George a lesson.
D He wanted the others to think he ate George.
D He wanted the others to think he ate George.
What is a synoym for prowling in this sentence?
Some tigers were prowling through the jungle.
a. shrieking
b. praising
c. roaming
d. locating
c. roaming
Which of these is a fact about real crocodile birds?
A They are the smartest birds.
B They live in Africa near rivers.
C They are prettier than pigeons.
D They make a scary noise.
B They live in Africa near rivers.
What does the word hovered mean?
The eagle hovered near the bend in the river.
a. Made loud sounds
b. ate fish it caught
c. looked for food
d. staying in the air
d. stayed in the air
Where does this story take place?
A in a muddy swamp
B near an ocean beach
C along a sleepy river
D beside a tiny village
C along a sleepy river
What does the word current mean?
The current carried the leaf down river.
a. flow of water
b. deep water
c. feeling of worry
d. period of time
a. flow of water
In the beginning of the story, how did George help Winston?
A by finding fish
B by chasing bugs
C by scaring other crocodiles
D by keeping Winston awake
A by finding fish