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Multiple Select

Select two sentences from the passage that show how the following theme is developed:  

“We can learn from the advice of others.”

• “The elder marmosets spoke of times when finding fruit was difficult.” (paragraph 2)

• “Soon, Marmoset’s storage place was full, and Marmoset smiled with contentment.” (paragraph 4)

•  “Then he remembered the storage place of his friend, Marmoset.” (paragraph 7)

• “As he swung through the trees, in search of food, he thought of Marmoset’s words.” (paragraph 11)

• “Spider Monkey swung through the trees to find Marmoset, who was resting near his storage place.” (paragraph 8)

Multiple Choice

Select an explanation for how the author develops the following theme: 

“We can learn from the advice of others.”

• The author included details about Marmoset saving fruit, after hearing the warnings from elder marmosets. Since Spider Monkey did not listen to these warnings, he did not have any fruit to eat by the end of the story.

  
  

• The author included details about Spider Monkey listening to advice from Marmoset. This led to Spider Monkey not being prepared for when there wasn’t much fruit.

• The author included details about Marmoset saving fruit, after getting advice from Spider Monkey. This led Marmoset to being prepared for when there wasn’t much fruit.

• The author included details about Spider Monkey saving fruit throughout the story. This led him to being prepared by the end of the story.

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Which sentence from the passage includes an example of personification?

• “Spider Monkey loved to spend his days swinging through the trees, eating as much fruit as his belly could hold.” (paragraph 1)

• “The generous trees provided Spider Monkey with lots of delicious fruit.” (paragraph 1)

• “So, Marmoset saved two bites of fruit for every bite he ate.” (paragraph 2).

• “Spider Monkey’s mouth hung open, speechless, for he was not expecting this from his friend.”(paragraph 11)

Multiple Choice

Part B

How does the example of personification from Part A contribute to the meaning of the text?

• The example of personification contributes to the text because it shows how Spider Monkey enjoyed to spend his free time.

• The example of personification contributes to the text because it helps to describe how much fruit was available on the trees.

• The example of personification contributes to the text because it shows how well prepared Marmoset was.

• The example of personification contributes to the text because it describes how harsh the winds were.

Multiple Choice

Using your background knowledge and understanding of figurative language, determine the meaning of the word chortling, as used in the passage. 

“At first, Spider Monkey was amused, chortling, “The fruit is playing hide and seek with me—it makes for a great game!” (paragraph 6)

• Being unprepared.

• To be mysterious.

• To laugh in a breathy, gleeful way.

• To play a game.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word staple as it is used in paragraph 10?

“Marmoset slowly shook his head before responding. He knew that the fruit that he had saved would be a staple for him and his family.” (paragraph 10)

• Hardware used to combine multiple pieces of paper.

• A skill that is useful.

• An item that may be shared with others.

• A main or important element of something.