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Character Traits
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What is the setting of the story? A) an island B) a ship C) an ocean D) a bridge
What is, "an island".
100
The three animals solve their problems by? A) asking each other for help B) using their strengths to support one other C) waiting for one another to finish the race D) following each other closely
What is, "Using their strengths to support one another".
100
Which meaning of race is used in Paragraph 14? A) a group of people B) a contest of speed C) a current of water D) a part of a machine
What is, "a contest of speed".
100
Hunter is known for starting rumors and spreading gossip. Everyone knows that he can't keep a secret. He pretends to be a good friend, but I think he is nice to me because he wants to get information out of me. I think Hunter is _____________. A) friendly B) greedy C) nosy D) sincere
What is, "nosy".
200
Why does the author use the words, "one, two, three, GO!" in the story? A) to explain how to cross a pond B) to show that a race is beginning C) to explain how to use an animal ramp D) to show that friends can work together
What is, "to show that a race is beginning".
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How are the animals in the story alike? A) They get discouraged by problems. B) They enjoy helping each other. C) They agree that the hare should be the leader. D) They believe that the penguin will win the race.
What is, "They enjoy helping each other".
200
As it is used in Paragraph 5 of the story, the word bounded means? A) began B) tied together C) leaped D) set a limit
What is, "leaped".
200
Jessie was so excited that the new neighbors were moving in. As soon as the last box was emptied out of their moving truck she slammed the front door and ran across the yard to greet them. She knew that a girl her age was moving in and she had to meet her right away! Jessie is a very ________ girl. A) shy B) outgoing C) happy D) selfish
What is, "outgoing".
300
All three animals shook one another's paw, wished one another well, and started off again toward the lighthouse. What mood does the author help create in the sentence? A) dismay B) serious C) satisfaction D) confusion
What is, "satisfaction".
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When the tortoise, the hare, and the penguin reach their goal together, it symbolizes their A) sense of fun B) choice of races C) exchange of ideas D) sense of friendship
What is, "sense of friendship".
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What does the word urged mean in this story? A) begged B) encouraged C) hoped D) yelled
What is, "encouraged".
300
Melissa tip-toed into her bedroom and quickly flicked on the light. Her brother had just made her watch a scary movie and now she was home alone. She crouched down to look under her bed as her heart raced faster and faster. Melissa is _________ that something is under her bed. A) annoyed B) nervous C) confident D) determined
What is, "nervous".
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Which words from the story does the author use to make the reader better understand how uncomfortable the journey was? A) far out of the way B) being caught by the prickly shrubs C) as if they were following a miniature tractor D) toward the lighthouse side by side
What is, "being caught by the prickly shrubs".
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What did the hare do to help her friends off the wall and onto the ground? A) She got up on her hind legs B) She hopped to the upper ledge of the wall C) She stretched herself to make an animal ramp D) She propped herself against the wall like a sliding board
What is, " She propped herself against the wall like a sliding board".
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As it is used in this story, the word latch means? A) to hold tightly to an idea B) something that opens a lock C) something that can be locked D) to hold onto an object
What is, "to hold onto an object".
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Darrell always says "please" and "thank you" to his teacher. Even when she passed out a homework assignment, he thanked her every time. If someone accidentally drops something, he always runs to go and help them. Darrell is very ____________. A) innocent B) apologetic C) loyal D) mannerly
What is, "mannerly".
500
How would the ending of the story probably be different if the animals had not helped each other along the way? A) The hare would have fallen asleep waiting for the others. B) The tortoise would be the first one to cross the finish line. C) They would have decided that the winner would get a prize. D) They would each feel that winning the race was important.
What is, "They would each feel that winning the race was important.
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When the tortoise, the hare, and the penguin reach their goal together, it symbolizes their A) sense of fun B) choice of races C) exchange of ideas D) sense of friendship
What is, "sense of friendship".
500
Which words in Paragraph 11 do not help the reader understand the meaning of the word thicket? A) dense B) thorny vines C) walk sideways D) prickly shrubs
What is, "walk sideways".
500
Brett waited at the door tapping his foot on the floor. "Come on, let's go!" he yelled to his dad, "I don't have all day!" Brett glanced down at his watch then crossed his arms wondering when his dad was going to come. Brett is ____________. A) irritable B) impatient C) mean D) strict
What is, "impatient".