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  • Toughboy and Sister were uncomfortable in their sleeping bags. In the word uncomfortable, un means

    under.
    not.
    remove.
    useless.


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  • Which statement below is true about the reason that Toughboy and Sister weren’t worried about bears?

    They were too worried about mosquitoes to be concerned with bears.
    They didn’t have fish to attract bears.
    Mutt was an excellent fighter.
    Bears in that part of the country are very shy and don’t harm people.


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  • Which statement is true about this story?

    The author made up a story that could have happened.
    It is too unusual to have ever happened.
    Stories happening in the wilderness can’t teach anything to modern readers.
    This story can be called nonfiction.


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  • A theme is a bigger part of a story. What is a theme in this story?

    Money can be helpful in time of need.
    Sometimes you have to be patient.
    Old ways can be good.
    Father knows best.


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  • Although he never really says so, the author probably wants readers to feel impressed by some of the things they learn from this article. Which of the following words did the author use to make readers excited about these motorcycles?

    “Most powerful” and “latest examples”
    “Driven on the road” and “public streets”
    “Every responsible rider” and “owners take precautions”
    “Never use” and “everyday driving”


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  • According to the index, page 10 will contain references to

    “Black Bomber” and “wheels.”
    “Norton” and “sport bike.”
    “Black Bomber” and “Yamaha.”
    “Indian” and “handlebars.”


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  • Which statement is true about the index section of this book?

    It gives page numbers only for parts of a motorcycle.
    None of the entries lists more than one page number.
    The list of entries is in order by page number.
    The list of entries is alphabetized.


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  • Which page or pages should you read if you wanted to learn about a Honda CB450?

    Page 10 only
    Pages 10 and 11
    Pages 41-43
    Pages 25-27


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  • In which part of the library would you probably find this book?

    With the science fiction stories.
    With the myths and legends of early people
    With the newspapers
    With some books giving facts about cars


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  • The story tells you that Wilma “nipped across the finish line ahead of the German runner.” This means that Wilma

    won by a large distance.
    carried the baton in her teeth so that she could use her arms better.
    fell as she leaned forward at the end of the race.
    just barely won the race.


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  • The story says that Wilma’s “basketball exploits brought her to the attention of the track coach at Tennessee State University . . . .” In this sentence, the word exploits means

    achievements.
    uniform and equipment.
    mistakes.
    height.


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  • The story doesn’t say for sure, but the author probably thinks that

    Wilma had only bad luck in her life.
    Wilma is an inspiration to people.
    the German team should have won the 400-meter relay.
    Mrs. Rudolph should have taken care of Wilma herself.


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  • Wilma was an outstanding athlete. What was one of the main reasons for this?

    Mrs. Rudolph worked hard as a maid to support her children.
    Wilma attended many sports camps when she was young.
    The basketball coach was very strict with Wilma.
    Wilma believed in herself and had great determination.


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  • Why did Wilma’s family massage her legs?

    They thought she might be in the Olympics someday.
    They felt it would help her become a basketball player.
    They thought she needed to be well enough to work.
    They wanted her to be able to walk.


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  • In the second paragraph, the story says that “Amy and her somber line of relatives seemed to listen and smile at her music.” Who were the relatives?

    Julie’s aunts, uncles and cousins
    All the creatures of the tundra
    A pack of wolves
    People in Julie’s imagination


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  • Julie and the wolves stop to rest because

    Julie is tired.
    Amy is too young to stay in the backpack for long.
    Kapu smells caribou.
    too many hummocks make travel difficult.


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  • Which of the following is evidence that Julie is becoming like a wolf?

    They are all on the tundra.
    Julie admired the life forces of nature.
    They think of time in terms of a sun orbit.
    Julie treated Amy the same way a mother wolf would.


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  • This story contains some statements that are facts and some that are opinions. Which statement below is an opinion?

    The prints would be half circles, split in the middle.
    The herd had to be somewhere nearby.
    She chewed on caribou jerky.
    They trotted along, barking at the scenery.


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  • The pup is described as “young enough to heed the voice of authority.” When used this way, the word heed means

    ignore.
    pay attention to.
    be angered by.
    enjoy.


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  • The first line of this story is an example of

    a simile.
    dialogue.
    setting.
    a metaphor.


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  • What is the main reason that Anthony is solemn at the beginning of the story?

    He is afraid of Firefly.
    He is running out of food and is too lazy to go get more.
    He thinks Firefly will eat everything in his basket.
    He is away from his mother.


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  • Authors write stories for many different reasons. Blanche Elizabeth Wade probably wrote this part of the story to

    make the reader hungry.
    explain some differences between ants and fireflies.
    entertain children.
    keep readers in suspense.


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  • How does Anthony Ant know what kind of insect Firefly is?

    They probably met before at the Wild-Rose Tea House.
    Anthony had many firefly friends.
    His mother had told him about fireflies.
    Firefly introduced himself to Anthony.


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  • At the end of the story, the author has Firefly say nice things about the fancy pink cake. She does this to show

    that Firefly is trying to make Anthony feel good.
    how greedy Firefly is.
    that Ant doesn’t need to keep the worm.
    how Anthony will now know how to keep his basket full.


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