How One Little Hippo Made a Big Splash
What is the baby hippo's name? (DOK 1)
A. Fiona
B. Ohio
C. Cincinnati
D. princess
A. Fiona
Who believed that long ago there was a great and wise chief of the Utes who mourned the death of his wife? (DOK 1)
A. Tavwoats
B. Paiutes
C. Native American gods
D. globe of fire
B. Paiutes
According to the myth, what caused the Grand Canyon to form? (DOK 1)
A. A strong earthquake split the land
B. Packithaawi cut through the Earth with a knife and club
C. The wind carved the canyon over time
D. A giant bird dug the canyon with its claws
B. Packithaawi cut through the Earth with a knife and club
What is the speaker's attitude towards loneliness in the poem? (DOK 1)
A) They are hopeful and see loneliness as an opportunity for growth.
B) They feel trapped by loneliness and wish to escape it.
C) They express a sense of acceptance, even finding beauty in it.
D) They are indifferent to loneliness and do not care about it.
C) They express a sense of acceptance, even finding beauty in it.
Which activity does Max recommend for getting involved with nature? (Dok 1)
A) Start a garden at home.
B) Go on a “sightseeing scavenger hunt” with family or friends.
C) Watch nature documentaries.
D) Join a nature club at school.
B) Go on a “sightseeing scavenger hunt” with family or friends.
What is the central idea of the section titled “Ready to Move On”? (DOK 2)
A. Fiona has grown up enough to be returned to her mother.
B. Fiona must learn all the skills that wild hippos are born with.
C. Fiona can harm her caretakers and will begin to display aggression.
D. Fiona was born prematurely and had to have special care from humans.
A. Fiona has grown up enough to be returned to her mother.
At the end of Myth 1, Tavwoats makes the chief swear he and his people won’t go to the Spirit Land, but then he creates a river to prevent anyone from getting there anyway. Which theme is suggested by this action? (Dok 2)
A Nature is more powerful than the gods.
B Nature has the ability to heal all wounds.
C Humans are easily overwhelmed by grief.
D Humans cannot be trusted to keep promises.
D Humans cannot be trusted to keep promises.
What tool did Packithaawi use first to start cutting into the Earth? (DOK 1)
A. A spear
B. A club
C. A knife
D. A shovel
C. A knife
What does the speaker compare the ideal song they wish to create to in the poem? (Dok 1)
A) A gentle breeze on a spring morning
B) A falling star on a winter night
C) The sound of a river flowing through the forest
D) A thunderstorm after a long drought
B) A falling star on a winter night
What is the main purpose of the conservation programs mentioned in the passage? (DOK 2)
A) To teach students how to start their own nature club.
B) To provide fun and informative activities like tree-planting and recycling.
C) To help students learn to garden at home.
D) To collect donations for nature conservation.
B) To provide fun and informative activities like tree-planting and recycling.
Read the following sentence from paragraph 1.
"Bobbing up for air, she would sometimes nuzzle nearby caretakers with her soft snout."
What kind of tone is created by the words bobbing, nuzzle, and soft?
A a tender tone
B a nervous tone
C an objective tone
D an energetic tone
A. tender tone
Part A Read these sentences from paragraph 2.
But the god made the man promise that, if he saw this, he would cease to mourn upon his return. The chief vowed to do this.
Using context, choose the most likely meaning of the word vowed.
A asked
B swore
C hesitated
D understood
Part B Which context clue best supports the answer to Part A?
A “made the man promise”
B “if he saw this”
C “would cease to mourn”
D “upon his return”
B swore
A “made the man promise”
Which best describes a magical event in Myth 2 and explains how it affects the plot? (DOK 2)
A Magical Element: The sun dries the ground and makes it hard. How It Affects the Plot: A cultural hero can form the walls of the Grand Canyon.
B Magical Element: The sun dries the ground and makes it hard. How It Affects the Plot: Water is able to rush out into the Sea of the Sunset.
C Magical Element: Packithaawi strikes the Earth with his knife and moves it back and forth until a canyon is formed. How It Affects the Plot: The water rushes out and the Grand Canyon is formed.
D Magical Element: Packithaawi strikes the Earth with his knife and moves it back and forth until a canyon is formed. How It Affects the Plot: Water rushes out and the Sea of the Sunset is formed.
C Magical Element: Packithaawi strikes the Earth with his knife and moves it back and forth until a canyon is formed. How It Affects the Plot: The water rushes out and the Grand Canyon is formed.
Which statement best expresses the theme of the poem? (DOK 2)
A Even a season as brutal as winter can reveal beauty to those who look
for it.
B Even though life is hard, people still want to create something beautiful.
C It is important to be honest when you’re dealing with life’s challenges.
D People have more in common with nature than they might realize.
B Even though life is hard, people still want to create something beautiful.
Based on the passage, how does the author suggest nature activities can benefit individuals? (DOK 3)
A) They can teach practical skills for working with nature.
B) They allow individuals to develop a lifelong habit of learning and enjoyment.
C) They can help improve academic performance in school.
D) They are designed to help individuals make money by selling nature products.
B) They allow individuals to develop a lifelong habit of learning and enjoyment.
Which line from the selection contributes to the lighthearted mood, and how?(DOK 2)
A. “Then, these huge, gray “lawnmowers” munch on greens as they stomp along established trails.”; by creating vivid imagery that compares hippos with an unexpected object
B. “Three months after Fiona’s birth, keepers prepared to return the now-healthy hippo to her mom, Bibi.”; by providing concrete details about the hippo's wellbeing
C. “The animal had bonded with her human caretakers, but the keepers knew that as she packed on more pounds, she could accidentally harm them.”; by using figurative language to emphasize an important point
D. “When she finally reunited with Bibi, Fiona easily adjusted to her new home and quickly bonded with her mom.”; by using nuanced words to create a specific connotation for readers
A. “Then, these huge, gray “lawnmowers” munch on greens as they stomp along established trails.”; by creating vivid imagery that compares hippos with an unexpected object
What are two universal themes expressed in Myth 1?
A Lost love is a tragic part of life.
B Friendships are the most important relationships.
C Humans must exist in the world of the living.
D The Grand Canyon is as pleasant as the Spirit Land.
E Those who help others will be rewarded.
A Lost love is a tragic part of life.
C Humans must exist in the world of the living.
How does the myth explain the transformation from a flood-covered Earth to a dry canyon? (DOK 2)
A. The canyon absorbed all the water naturally
B. The Sun came out and dried the ground
C. Packithaawi used fire to dry the land
D. Wind and time eroded the landscape
B. The Sun came out and dried the ground
If I could make a single song
As lovely and as full of light,
As hushed and brief as a falling star
On a winter night.
What is the impact of the repetition of the word “as” in lines 6 and 7?
A It emphasizes the sadness of a falling star.
B It emphasizes the originality of the speaker’s song.
C It creates a jarring rhythm by repeating consonant sounds.
D It creates a pleasing rhythm to describe something lovely.
B It emphasizes the originality of the speaker’s song.
Which revision corrects an error in sentence 9?
(Dok 2)
A A basket full of fruit and vegetable is very rewarding to bring home.
B A basket full of fruits and vegetables is very rewarding to bring home.
C A basket full of fruit and vegetable are very rewarding to bring home.
D A baskets full of fruits and vegetables are very rewarding to bring home.
B A basket full of fruits and vegetables is very rewarding to bring home.
Which of the following indicates that the selection is written from an objective point of view? (DOK 3)
A. The author expresses personal feelings and ideas directly.
B. The author uses more facts than emotions or opinions.
C. The author uses the third person rather than the first person.
D. The author tries to persuade the reader to agree with an idea.
B. The author uses more facts than emotions or opinions.
Which of the following best explains how the magical qualities of the setting affect the plot of Myth 1?
(Dok 3)
A The setting of the Spirit Land intensifies the emotional struggles of its inhabitants.
B The setting of the Spirit Land creates a conflict between the chief and his people.
C The chief’s trip to the Spirit Land results in a god creating a geological feature.
D The chief’s trip to the Spirit Land causes a god to take revenge on humans.
C The chief’s trip to the Spirit Land results in a god creating a geological feature.
What does the transformation of the Earth from a water-covered land to a dry canyon suggest about the Hualapai’s view of nature and change?
(DOK 3)
A. They believed that nature changed only through natural, slow processes.
B. They saw change as something that required intervention by powerful beings or heroes.
C. They thought that changes in the Earth were random and uncontrolled.
D. They believed that nature remained the same and unchanging.
B. They saw change as something that required intervention by powerful beings or heroes.
13. Which best describes an example of alliteration in the poem? (DOK 3)
A “A thirsty body, a tired heart” explains the speaker’s sadness.
B “Wings” and “things” highlight the musical qualities of a song.
C “Hushed and brief” stresses how quiet and lonely life can feel.
D “A single song” emphasizes the power of one beautiful thing.
D “A single song” emphasizes the power of one beautiful thing.
What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 13? (DOK 2)
A Before you know it, you did form a lifelong habit of learning and fun!
B Before you know it, you had formed a lifelong habit of learning and fun!
C Before you know it, you were forming a lifelong habit of learning and fun!
D Before you know it, you will have formed a lifelong habit of learning and fun!
D Before you know it, you will have formed a lifelong habit of learning and fun!