The Walrus and the Carpenter

Where is the poem set?

• at sea
• on the moon
• on a beach
• in a desert

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The moon is angry at the sun because the _____.

• sun is shining at night
• sun dries up the sand
• waves follow the sun
• the Oysters like the sun better

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

The Walrus and the Carpenter are crying because

• they are alone on the beach
• the Oysters are everywhere
• the birds are gone
• there is too much sand

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

What treat does the Walrus offer the Oysters?

• some bread
• a nice walk
• places to sit
• a new home

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

"But four young Oysters hurried up, 
All eager for the treat: 
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, 
Their shoes were clean and neat-"
You can tell the Oysters are _____.

• tired
• scared
• excited
• angry

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

"Their shoes were clean and neat-
And this was odd, because, you know, 
They hadn't any feet.
The speaker says that the Oysters are unusual because they _______.

• forget to ask permission to go
• wear clean shoes but lack feet
• ask few questions about the walk
• run quickly onto the beach

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

The Oysters ask to delay their talk with the Walrus because they

• need bread
• feel hungry
• want quiet
• are tired

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

"A loaf of bread," the Walrus said,
"Is chiefly what we need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed- 
Now, if you're ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin the feed."
What is the result of the Walrus’s listing the food he needs in lines 73–78? 

• The Oysters know that they are about to be eaten. 
•  The Carpenter knows what to get from the store. 
•  Everyone knows that it is time to eat dinner. 
•  He keeps the Oysters from asking about food. 

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.5.4

"The night is fine," the Walrus said.
"Do you admire the view?"
What does the Walrus do to distract the Oysters?

•  describes the meal they will share
•  shows them the ocean view
• reminds them of how kind he is  
•  talks about the pepper and vinegar

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

"I weep for you,' the Walrus said: 
 I deeply sympathize.' 
With sobs and tears he sorted out 
 Those of the largest size, 
Holding his pocket-handkerchief 
 Before his streaming eyes."
The Walrus's behavior shows that he _____.

• wants more butter
• feels well fed
• pretends to be sad
• is greedy and jealous

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10