Vocabulary, Words, and More
What does the word snatched mean in paragraph 11?
A Hid B Tossed C Broke D Grabbed
D. Grabbed
Why is the fox’s plan important to the resolution of the story? F The plan helps the crows learn how much they like their home. G The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree. H The plan gives the snake a chance to find an important necklace. J The plan proves to the crows that they like attention.
G. The plan causes the snake to move away from the tree.
What key idea about Mother Crow do the details in paragraphs 7 and 8 best support? F Mother Crow is worried about the snake that is living in the tree. G Mother Crow is afraid that she will not find enough food for her babies. H Mother Crow is sad because the nest is getting too crowded. J Mother Crow is upset because no one is listening to her.
F Mother Crow is worried about the snake that is living in the tree.
What does the word "alarmed" mean in paragraph 4?
A. Excited
B. Surprised
C. Frightened or worried
D. Confused
B. Surprised
What can the reader infer about the crows based on their actions after Father Crow talks to the fox? A They worry that the snake will harm the servants. B They often visit the royal ladies and servants at the river. C They want to give the necklace to the fox. D They trust the fox and the plan he shares.
D They trust the fox and the plan he shares.
How did the interaction between the crows and the fox help solve the problem with the snake?
A. The fox gave advice, and the crows followed his clever plan to get rid of the snake.
B. The crows chased the snake away on their own.
C. The fox told them to build a new nest far from the tree.
D. The crows and the fox scared the snake away by yelling.
A. The fox gave advice, and the crows followed his clever plan to get rid of the snake.
What does "reassured" mean in paragraph 7?
A. Made more worried
B. Comforted or made to feel better
C. Scared away
D. Helped to fly
B.
What did Mother Crow do after being reassured by Father Crow?
A. She laid seven eggs in the nest.
B. She left the tree.
C. She built a new nest.
D. She cried and refused to lay eggs.
A. She laid seven eggs in the nest.
In the word "dangerous," what does the suffix "-ous" mean?
A. Withou
B. Before
C. Full of
D. Little
C. Full of
Why did Father Crow go to the fox?
A. He wanted to warn the fox about the snake.
B. He wanted to find a new home.
C. He needed advice on how to drive away the snake.
D. He wanted to get food for the babies.
C. He needed advice on how to drive away the snake.
What does “hissing” suggest about the snake in paragraph 13?
A. The snake is being friendly
B. The snake is hot
C. The snake is sleepy
D. The snake is angry or warning them
D. The snake is angry or warning them
Why did the snake eventually leave the banyan tree?
A. He was captured by the servants.
B. He ate all the baby crows.
C. He found a better home.
D. He was afraid for his life after the servants found him.
D. He was afraid for his life after the servants found him.