"Black Cowboy, Wild Horses"

Front

Where do both the opening and closing scenes of 'Black Cowboy, Wild Horses' take place?

Back

On a cliff that overlooks a corral.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the term 'quivering' best illustrate in a situation?

Back

A nervous child waiting to go onstage for the first time.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a verb in the future perfect tense?

Back

An example is: 'By May this year, the snow will have melted on the lower slopes.'

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

Why can’t Bob Lemmons light a fire at night in 'Black Cowboy, Wild Horses'?

Back

The horses will smell the smoke on him.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

What is the most important way in which Bob Lemmons is similar to the horses?

Back

He loves the wide open plains.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'Black Cowboy, Wild Horses'?

Back

It emphasizes the connection between the cowboy and the natural environment.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Define 'quivering' in the context of emotions.

Back

To shake or tremble, often due to nervousness or fear.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the future perfect tense used for?

Back

To describe an action that will be completed before a specified point in the future.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

How does Bob Lemmons demonstrate his understanding of horses?

Back

By respecting their instincts and avoiding actions that could alarm them.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What themes are explored in 'Black Cowboy, Wild Horses'?

Back

Themes of freedom, connection to nature, and the bond between humans and animals.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2