Journeys Grade 5 Lesson 22 Comprehension

Omakayas decides to eat the whole lump of maple candy because she ___.

• knows the bear cubs want it

• wants to avoid tanning a moose hide

• knows that Angeline does not like sweets

• does not think it can be divided into pieces

How does Omakayas think she will impress Angeline?

• She will help Angeline tan the moose hide.

• She will tell Angeline that she hurt her feelings.

• She will make Angeline beg to get some of the berries.

• She will share the lump of maple candy with Angeline.

Why do the bear cubs suddenly back away from Omakayas?

• They are afraid of her size.

• Their mother shows up and slaps them.

• Their mother pins Omakayas on the ground.

• They are not hungry and do not want any berries.

The reason the mother bear attacks Omakayas is ___.

• to keep her cubs safe from humans

• she smells bear grease on Omakayas's skin

• she wants the berries that Omakayas picked

• to show the cubs that humans should be killed

What does Omakayas learn from her moment with the mother bear?

• Fear

• Power

• Humor

• Respect

You can tell that the bear cubs respect their mother because they ___.

• give the berries back to Omakayas

• bite on a stick that Omakayas wigles

• attack Omakayas when she cuts their mother's fur

• leave Omakayas when their mother guides them away

What will the bear cubs most likely do the next time they see a person?

• go home with the person

• stay away from the person

• lead their mother to the person

• expect the person to feed them berries

How do you think Angeline will feel when she hears the story about Omakayas's day?

• angry

• jealous

• scornful

• relieved

Omakayas will most likely ___.

• realized that Angeline is always right

• get in trouble with a mother bear again

• be more careful when she is dealing with nature

• try to find the bear cubs she thinks of as brothers

What is the theme of this selection?

• A true friend will always share.

• Good things come to those who wait.

• Family and friends come before adventure.

• It is important to respect the rules of the wild.