The Legend of Pele and Kahawali

In paragraph 2, the word revelry means-

• freedom
• merriment 
• persistence
• reflection

The Latin root pinna, meaning "peak" helps the reader understand that the word pinnacle in paragraph 2 means -

• the highest point
• the most important part
• a section of a structure 
• an unusual landform

What lesson does Kahawali learn when he refuses to allow Pele to use his holua?

• Things are not always as they appear
• Knowledge can prepare one for the future
• Too much ambition produces disastrous results 
• Challenging those in authority leads to negative outcomes

How do Pele's supernatural abilities contributes to the plot?

• When Pele transforms into a goddess, Kahawali loses the race 
• Because Pele displays her rage, Kahawali is forced to escape to safety 
• As Pele challenges Kahawali, she reveals her power to the spectators
• Since Pele loses the second race to Kahawali she is unable to control her anger

Which sentence from the legend best shows that Kahawali is arrogant?

• Thinking Pele to be a mere commoner, Kahawali scoffed,  "Are you my equal that I should allow you to use my prized sled?"
• Shouting to his wife, Kahawali warned, "Pele is coming and bringing her wrath!"
• Growing weary, but unwilling to accept defeat and ultimately death, Kahawali reached the shore and spotted and empty canoe.
• He knew that Pele's fiery wrath for him would burn forever, and her explosive temper would never subside.

Paragraph 3 contributes to the rising action of the story  by-

• explaining how the setting impacts Kahawali and Pele
• foreshadowing the future actions of Kahawali and Pele 
• establishing the conflict between Kahawali and Pele
• identifying the perspectives of Kahawali and Pele 

The author includes paragraph 1 most likely to

• provide background information about the author
• include scientific details that introduce the selection
• express an opinion about the main idea of the selection
• share an experience that initiated an interest in the topic

Which word from paragraph 1 helps the reader understand what roiling means?

• fiery
• menacing 
• shaking
• smoky

The diagram below paragraph 3 is included with the selection to help the reader understand

• how volcanoes develop over time
• the composition of a volcano
• when a volcano forms lava and ash
• the force of a volcanic eruption

Which sentence shows that the author believes that volcanoes are spectacular?

• Plumes of hot ash rose into the sky, and fiery flames appeared to pierce the atmosphere.
• After my close encounter with a volcanic eruption, I knew I wanted to learn about this violent force of nature.
• While myths and legends are just stories, they do provide interesting explanations for natural occurrences.
• Since the begginning of recorded time, people have been fearful of volcanoes.