The Adventures of Grandfather Frog:
“Billy Mink Finds Little Joe Otter” (Part 2)
“Billy Mink Finds Little Joe Otter” (Part 2)
Why did Grandfather Frog close his eyes to look just as he did when he was asleep?
A to play a joke on Billy
B to get back to his nap
C to be a friend to Jerry
D to finish eating the fly
A to play a joke on Billy
According to the text, which choice describes a beaver’s tail?
A It is three feet long and weighs forty or fifty pounds.
B It has small scales similar to those of a fish.
C It is covered with shiny, brown fur.
D It looks like a hairy rudder on a boat.
B It has small scales similar to those of a fish.
Free Choice! You get 100 points!
What is the meaning of experienced in paragraph 2?
A eager
B important
C practiced
D expected
C practiced
Free choice! You get 100 points!
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What is the meaning of splendid in paragraph 17?
A fast
B great
C safe
D usual
B great
What is the meaning of the word bear in paragraph 2?
A accept
B carry
C uncover
D earn
A accept
How are paragraphs 10 and 11 connected?
A Both compare the two ways that beavers build dams.
B Both describe the differences between a dam and a pond.
C Paragraph 10 presents a problem, and paragraph 11 describes a solution.
D Paragraph 10 shows a result of the unusual situation in paragraph
C Paragraph 10 presents a problem, and paragraph 11 describes a solution.
Why did the rock climbers end their climb early?
A The weather was bad.
B The group was bored.
C The dog was tired.
D The dog was sick.
A The weather was bad.
Use both parts of this text to answer this question.
What is the main idea of the text?
A Mount Hood can be a dangerous place.
B Mount Hood is popular for rock climbing.
C A dog helps a group of rock climbers.
D A group of teachers goes rock climbing.
C A dog helps a group of rock climbers.
Use both parts of this text to answer this question.
Which detail from the text supports that Grandfather Frog was scared when Jerry pounded the water with his tail?
A “ ‘The idea of going to sleep right out in plain sight like that!’ ”
B “He was just about to make a frightened plunge into the Smiling Pool when he saw Jerry.”
C “ ‘I wasn’t asleep!’ protested Grandfather Frog indignantly.”
D “ ‘Don’t you think it a rather dangerous plan to think so long with your eyes closed?’ asked Jerry.”
B “He was just about to make a frightened plunge into the Smiling Pool when he saw Jerry.”
According to the text, what step follows finishing the foundation when building a beaver dam?
A gathering sticks and logs
B piling stones and mud on top
C watching which way the stream runs
D checking to see if it is strong and safe
B piling stones and mud on top
Use both parts of this text to answer this question.
Which detail from the text supports the main idea?
A “A beaver is a wild animal about three feet in length.”
B “They first gather together a number of sticks and logs.”
C “No beaver ever thinks of living alone.”
D “Each beaver has his fixed place on the floor.”
B “They first gather together a number of sticks and logs.”
According to the text, what caused the climbers to fall down the mountain?
A They were very tired.
B The mountain was rocky.
C It was getting dark.
D The mountain was slippery.
D The mountain was slippery.
Use both parts of this text to answer this question.
Which statement from the text supports the main idea?
A “They had no idea a German shepherd named Velvet would help save their lives.”
B “On Sunday, the weather took a turn for the worse.”
C “They hiked for miles to try to make it down the mountainside.”
D “The rescue team found the climbers with Velvet in White River Canyon at about 7,400 feet.”
A “They had no idea a German shepherd named Velvet would help save their lives.”
Use both parts of this text to answer this question.
How does Jerry’s climb to the top of his house contribute to the rest of the text?
A He realizes that he wants to take a nap.
B He knows that he wants to go fishing.
C He knows where to find Longlegs the Blue Heron.
D He realizes why Billy Mink is in such a hurry.
D He realizes why Billy Mink is in such a hurry.
What is the connection between paragraphs 5 and 6?
A They present a problem and offer a solution.
B They explain a cause-effect relationship.
C They present a sequence for building.
D They compare habits of wise beavers.
C They present a sequence for building.
What does the word companion mean in paragraph 9?
A sister
B enemy
C worker
D friend
D friend
How does the author connect the point that the climb was very dangerous in paragraphs 5 and 6?
A The information in paragraph 6 is a result of the action in paragraph 5.
B The ideas in paragraphs 5 and 6 compare the different climbers.
C Paragraphs 5 and 6 describe the path the climbers took.
D Paragraph 5 lists the steps needed for paragraph 6.
A The information in paragraph 6 is a result of the action in paragraph 5.
According to the text, what is the relationship between the climbers petting Velvet’s fur and Velvet licking them?
A Both dried the climbers.
B Both scared the climbers.
C Both calmed the climbers.
D Both warmed the climbers.
C Both calmed the climbers.
What is the meaning of the word slipped in paragraph 10?
A crashed
B floated
C attacked
D entered
D entered
Why do beavers carefully inspect a dam after building it?
A Beavers need to build a bridge to get across the stream.
B Beavers know that water will wash away a weak dam.
C Beavers want to find the best place to build a house or village.
D Beavers make the walls of their houses with big sticks.
B Beavers know that water will wash away a weak dam.
Draw a beaver. Ms. Anna picks the best one. Winner gets 500 points!
Awesome job!
What is the meaning of “face the fact” in paragraph 8?
A to look at an idea one believes in
B to admit that something is true
C to escape from danger
D to learn something new
B to admit that something is true
Come up with a funny dog name. Ms. Anna picks the best one and they get 500 points.
Good job!