"The Trail Blazer" Questions

What does humility mean in paragraph 2? 

• modesty
• fatigue 
• novelty 
• poise

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Cody's description of himself in paragraph 2 suggests that he is- 

• appreciative 
• friendly
• arrogant
• deceptive 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does tranquil mean in paragraph 4?

• calm or peaceful
• difficult or challenging
• fascinating or intriguing 
• zestful or energetic 

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 7: Then, suddenly, a blurry patch of dense black crosses the trail some distance ahead of me. What may the reader best infer from Cody's statement?

• That Cody is not paying attention to how far he has run
• That Cody is unsure of his own abilities as a runner
• That Cody is unfamiliar with the park 
• That Cody is not alone in the park 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The author establishes the setting in paragraph 7 through the use of- 

• imagery
• symbolism 
• personification
• hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Read this sentence from paragraph 11: The sun is just starting to burn the dew from the grass, and each green blade, coated with tiny, reflective droplets, is a glittering emerald. The purpose of the metaphor in this sentence is to suggest that- 

• soft gentleness of the dew
• bright splendor of the sun
• cool temperature of the air
• rare beauty of the morning 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Cody decides to find his way back out of the park by-

• navigating a straight line out of the woods
• joining the other runners in the woods 
• climbing up the slope to try to follow his own footsteps
• looking for the black dog that he saw when he began running 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which sentence best describes the theme of the story?

• Actions speak louder than words. 
• The race is not over until someone reaches the finish line. 
• It's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game. 
• It's better to give than to receive. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2