Vocabulary
Vocab & Comp.
Comprehension
Comprehension 2
Comprehension 3
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A small part of the ocean
bay
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What is another word for supplies?
a. materials b. laundry c. books d. yarn
100
What does it mean when it says, "THe dogs made good time..."?
traveled quickly
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How do you think the whales got trapped?
a. The path to the ocean was blocked when the water froze around them. b. The whales got lost when traveling through a terrible snowstorm c. The noise of the icebreaker had scared them into the icy bay d. The whales swam under the ice and couldn't get out
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Who is the author of this story?
Steve Schuch
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What is another word for anxiously?
a. sleepily b. nervously c. happily d. hopefully
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What is another word for symphony?
a. rock concert b. guest speaker c. orchestra music d. whale songs
200
THe story suggests that Glaska's people have a great respect for
animals
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Which of the following conclusions can you draw from this story?
a. Glaska's people enjoyed listening to folk music b. All of the villagers could hear Narna's songs c. Glaska was able to hear Narna's song, which helped her save the whales d. Blizzards usually only lasted a couple of hours.
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Who is the main character in this story?
Glaska
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What is another word for a storm with a lot of snow?
blizzard
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What was Glaska's special gift?
She heard the songs of Narna.
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The author probably told about Glaska's dreams to
a. hint at something that would happen later b. show that Glaska had trouble sleeping c. tell about something that has already happened d. explain why Glaska was always happy
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How did Glaska know her rescue plan was working?
The whales began to follow the Russian icebreaker.
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What is the problem in the story?
THe whales are trapped and may die if they aren't rescued.
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What is another word for broke off?
chipped
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Where is Glaska's village?
a. in the cold north b. near a large lake c. on a secret island d. in a hidden valley
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How did Glaska find the Beluga whales?
THe sled dogs took her to the location
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How were the crew of the Russian icebreaker and Glaska's people alike?
The wanted to free the trapped whales
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WHat page number does this story begin on?
360
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What is another word for tune?
a. bell b. whistle c. melody d. alarm
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Why did Glaska's family have to go to the next village?
They were low on supplies after the blizzard
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The icebreaker could not cut a channel right away because
the ship had to go a long distance to the whales
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How would you describe Glaska's people based on what they did for the whales?
They work together to help those in need.
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How did Glaska and her people travel from place to place?
sleddogs