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3.6F Inferencing/ Conclude
3.9B- Explain figurative language
3.10A Author's Purpose
3.10E Point Of View
3.8D Setting
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1. What can the reader infer about the wind in this poem?

  • A. It was a gentle breeze
  • B. It was strong enough to damage the squirrel's home
  • C. It happens every day in the forest
  • D. It was caused by humans cutting down trees

1. B

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How are line 1 and line 3 alike ?

  • A. Both lines describe the squirrel's physical appearance
  • B. Both lines contain action verbs
  • C. Both lines use rhyming words
  • D. Both lines show the squirrel's emotions

c.

200

Which two statements can the reader conclude about the mother squirrel?

  • A. She is brave and protective of her babies.
  • B. She is angry about her nest being destroyed.
  • C. She is tired after moving her babies.
  • D. She is worried about finding food for her family.

A

300

How are line 8 and line 16 alike?

  • A. Both lines describe how the baby squirrels move
  • B. Both lines contain similes
  • C. Both lines use descriptive language about appearance
  • D. Both lines show the squirrels sleeping

c

300

What is the most likely reason the poet includes lines 15 and 16? 

f. To show that the baby squirrels are safe at last.

 g. To show that the baby squirrels need a larger home.

h. To show that the baby squirrels are tired of climbing. 

j. To show that the baby squirrels like one another. 


F. To show that the baby squirrels are safe at last.

300

How does the windy setting contribute to the poem? 

a. The windy setting causes the mother squirrel to become afraid of storms. 

b. The windy setting makes a squirrel family leave the woods. 

c. The windy setting adds a feeling of mystery to the plot. 

d. The windy setting causes a problem the mother squirrel must solve.

D. The windy setting causes a problem the mother squirrel must solve. 

400

5. What can the reader infer about the relationship between the mother and baby squirrels?

  • A. The mother is teaching the babies to find food
  • B. The babies are learning to build their own nests
  • C. The mother is caring and the babies rely on her for safety
  • D. The babies are helping their mother build a new home
  • D. The babies are helping their mother build a new home
400

What is the most likely reason the poet includes lines 9 through 14? 

f. To show that the mother squirrel looks like her babies. 

g. To describe why the mother squirrel often changes her mind. 

h. To show that the mother squirrel likes to run. 

j. To emphasize that the mother squirrel values all of her babies.

J. To emphasize that the mother squirrel values all of her babies. 

500

Which two statements can the reader conclude about the author's purpose?

  • A. To entertain readers with a story about nature.
  • B. To teach readers how to build a squirrel nest.
  • C. To show how animals solve problems.
  • D. To warn readers about dangerous weather.

a

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Which point of view does the poet use?

a. Third person, narrated by mom

b. First person, narrated by the babies

c. First person, narrated by the speaker 

d. Third person, narrated by an outside observer

d. Third person, narrated by an outside observer