Ski Tracks on Silver Bell

Which quote from the selection supports the theme?

• "Winning the race would make him the Junior Champ of the Steamboat Springs Ski Club."

• "His Skis bit the snow as he zigzagged through the gates--ten, fifteen, twenty."

• "Though his knee hurt, he thought only of winning the race."

• "You're a fine skier, and you have a compassionate heart."

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How are the characters in this selection affected by the setting?

• Chip becomes a stronger person because he helps a man in need during a snowstorm.

• Roger becomes scared and skis away by himself, leaving Chip alone in the woods.

• Big Matt is disappointed that Chip almost left a man alone in the woods to compete in a race.

• Chip crashes during the snowstorm and gives up his dream of skiing in the Olympics.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the conversation in paragraphs 2 and 3 impact the story's plot?

• It foreshadows how Roger will easily win the race with no problems.

• It predicts that a conflict will prevent Chip from winning.

• It shows that Roger is jealous of Chip and will start a conflict.

• It demonstrates how arrogance can negatively affect anyone.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the effect of the author's use of foreshadowing in paragraph 4?

• It hints that danger is approaching.

• It hints that happiness is in the air.

• It hints that a win is sure to happen.

• It hints that peacefulness will continue.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In paragraph 4, what does the figurative language below describe?

"On either side of the trail stood spruce laden with quilts of sparkling white."

• coverings used to stay warm in cold weather.

• a white light shining through the trees in the forest.

• a thick blanket of snow covering the trees.

• a snowfall that has weighed down the grass.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In paragraph 20, what is the effect of comparing the skiers to springs?

• It shows that the skiers were eager and ready to ski.

• It shows that the skiers were wound around their skis.

• It shows that the skiers were bouncing up and down.

• It shows that the other skiers were angry that they had to wait.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which quote from the selection shows the reason Chip nearly missed the race?

• "Before they reached Elk Meadows, Chip turned off onto Silver Bell, a little-known shortcut."

• "Halfway down, he saw the tracks--odd tracks that ran off the edge of the trail into the woods."

• "Suddenly, his injured knee buckled beneath him. He fell, tumbling over and over."

• "He was taken to the clinic to have his knee strapped, then home to rest."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Based on the selection, what can be inferred about slalom skiing?

• It is a form of racing on one ski that involves exploring little-known trails.

• It is a form of straight downhill racing on skis where the fastest time wins.

• It is a form of skiing that requires agility and speed in stopping to open and close again.

• It is a form of racing on skis that involves rapid turns around carefully placed obstacles.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2