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According to the text, who ended up helping the Old Goose?
a. A sunbeam
b. The brook
c. The chilly air
d. The farmer
a. A sunbeam
What lesson does the old Wild Goose learn by the end of the selection?
a. It is hard to fly in the winter.
b. He cannot stop a season from coming.
c. The other geese found a new leader.
d. The winter weather is freezing.
b. He cannot stop a season from coming.
Which character trait best describes the old Wild Goose at the beginning of the passage?
A. Fearful
B. Proud
C. Careless
D. Shy
B. Proud
In the sentence “The chilly air was like a blast on his head,” what does the word blast help the reader understand?
A. The air was gentle and light
B. The air was sudden and forceful
C. The air smelled bad
D. The air sounded loud
B. The air was sudden and forceful
What does the word signal mean as used in this sentence?
“That was the signal for the others to rise from the meadows and the marshes.”
A. A loud storm
B. A message or sign
C. A place to land
D. A kind of bird
B. A message or sign
Why does the old Wild Goose decide not to fly south with the other geese?
A. He is too tired to make the long trip
B. He believes the weather will stay warm if he remains
C. He wants another goose to become the leader
D. He is angry with the other geese
B. He believes the weather will stay warm if he remains
Which quote supports the lesson of the selection?
a. “He flew in front, and the rest followed, one line on one side and one line on the other. He thought himself most important.”
b. “Every fall she had sent a flock of winged seeds flying along with him as far as they could go.”
c. “ ‘It must be the winter coming in spite of me,’ he thought to himself. ‘It seems that I have not kept him away after all.’ ”
d. “Then a sunbeam, that was still strong enough to help a little, heard the faint cries of the old Wild Goose.”
c. “ ‘It must be the winter coming in spite of me,’ he thought to himself. ‘It seems that I have not kept him away after all.’ ”
How does the old Wild Goose’s decision to stay north affect the other wild geese?
A. They cancel their trip south
B. They wait for him all winter
C. They return to the marsh
D. They choose a new leader and migrate
D. They choose a new leader and migrate
What does the word sheltered mean as it is used to describe the marsh?
A. Hidden from view
B. Covered in snow
C. Filled with animals
D. Protected from harsh weather
D. Protected from harsh weather
“Why do I trouble to go south?” the old Wild Goose thought to himself.
In this sentence, which word could replace "trouble"
a. bother
b. wrong
c. fly
d. meet
a. bother
Which sentence from the passage best shows that the old Wild Goose feels proud of himself?
A. “He lived in a marsh that was sheltered on both sides by trees.”
B. “He thought himself most important.”
C. “The chilly air was like a blast on his head.”
D. “He was forced to fly slowly.”
B. “He thought himself most important.”
What is the central message of the selection?
a. The seasons keep changing even when plants and animals grow old or die.
b. The winter will come late if the old Wild Goose stays behind in the meadow.
c. The old Wild Goose lost his job because he did not keep track of time.
d. The farmer lost money on his crops because he waited to hear the goose.
a. The seasons keep changing even when plants and animals grow old or die.
How does the old Wild Goose change by the end of the passage?
A. He becomes more determined to stay north
B. He realizes the seasons continue without his leadership
C. He learns that the other geese cannot survive without him
D. He decides to return and reclaim his position as leader
B. He realizes the seasons continue without his leadership
In the phrase “the farmer buttoned his coat tightly,” what does this detail help the reader understand?
A. The farmer is afraid of winter
B. The farmer is getting ready to travel
C. The weather is becoming cold
D. The farmer is copying the Wild Goose
C. The weather is becoming cold
What does the word frost mean as it is used in the passage?
A. A type of snowstorm
B. A light covering of ice caused by cold
C. Frozen rain falling from clouds
D. Snow piled up on the ground
B. A light covering of ice caused by cold
How do the dandelion, the farmer, and the brook react when the old Wild Goose does not give his call?
A. They wait patiently for the goose to change his mind
B. They become upset and stop preparing for winter
C. They follow the other wild geese south
D. They prepare for winter without waiting for him
D. They prepare for winter without waiting for him
Which sentence from the selection supports the central message of the story?
a. “Then they selected a wise young goose who had flown near the back the year before.”
b. “The barn doors were closed, and the cattle stood, safe and warm, in their stalls.”
c. “ ‘It seems that I have not kept him away after all. I shall die, for he will freeze me.’ ”
d. “He was forced to fly slowly, but he managed to call as he went.”
c. “ ‘It seems that I have not kept him away after all. I shall die, for he will freeze me.’ ”
How does the farmer’s response to the missing call of the Wild Goose move the events of the passage forward?
A. It shows that winter preparations still happen
B. It causes the Wild Goose to change his mind
C. It forces the geese to leave early
D. It delays the coming of winter
A. It shows that winter preparations still happen
What does the phrase “his bill was like a gold trumpet” mean in the passage?
A. The goose’s bill was shiny and made loud sounds
B. The goose played music for the other animals
C. The goose carried a trumpet with him
D. The goose lived near musicians
A. The goose’s bill was shiny and made loud sounds
I shall not trouble myself to migrate this fall and then we shall see what will happen!
What is the best substitution for the word "migrate"?
a. stay
b. dwell
c. render
d. travel
d. travel
What happens that finally causes the old Wild Goose to fly south?
A. Winter freezes the marsh and he realizes he is in danger
B. The marsh dries up and he must leave
C. The other geese return to rescue him
D. The farmer scares him away
A. Winter freezes the marsh and he realizes he is in danger
What is the moral of the story?
a. Always keep your promises.
b. Things are not always as they seem.
c. Treat people with kindness when they are kind.
d. A person who is proud is not always right.
d. A person who is proud is not always right.
What do the actions of the dandelion show about her character?
A. She is lazy and impatient
B. She depends on others to decide
C. She is prepared and responsible
D. She is frightened of winter
C. She is prepared and responsible
Why does the author describe Winter using words such as crown, cloak, and path?
A. To show that Winter is stronger than the Wild Goose
B. To help the reader imagine Winter as a powerful force moving through the land
C. To explain how snow and frost are made
D. To remind the reader that Winter arrives suddenly
B. To help the reader imagine Winter as a powerful force moving through the land
The word call is used several times in the passage. What does call most nearly mean?
A. To speak on the telephone
B. To ask a question
C. To name something
D. To give a loud cry or honk
D. To give a loud cry or honk