from Stone Fox

During the race in Stone Fox, why isn't little Willy afraid to cross the lake when the others are?

• he thinks it's the only way he can get far enough ahead to win.

• He learns that Mayor Smiley would not be afraid to take the shortcut.

• His small sled with just one dog is lighter and won't break the ice.

• He can tell by looking where the lake ice is strongest and weakest.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

In Stone Fox, how does the North Road out of town compare to the South Road back into town?

• The North Road is quite a bit longer than the South Road.

• The North Road has more sharp turns than the South Road.

• The North Road crosses the lake, while the South Road does not.

• The North Road has a few steep hills, while the South Road has many.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the difference between how Stone Fox performs at the beginning of the passage and at its end?

• He is sick in the beginning but feels better by the end.

• He starts in last place but ends up in first place.

• He starts in first place but loses his lead on the South Road.

• He begins slowly but picks up speed in the end.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In Stone Fox, which of these helps you figure out what "made his move" means in paragraph 26?

• "I must finish the race. i haven't won yet."

• "One by one he began to pass the racers."

• "He passed the others as if they were standing still."

• "Until only little Willy remained."

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In Stone Fox, how are the trees around Doc Smith's "like one solid wall"?

• They are blocking the racers' route.

• They are standing in a straight line.

• They are frozen as hard as stone.

• They are too thick to see through.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does it mean when the story says that the other racers followed Willy and Searchlight "in hot pursuit" in paragraph 5?

• The racers are chasing closely after them.

• The racers are getting warm from all their efforts.

• The racers are trailing at an ever-growing distance.

• The racers are feeling angry about falling behind.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of these details would be the MOST important to include in a summary of Stone Fox?

• Little Willy travels down Main Street.

• Little Willy passes the town schoolhouse.

• Little Willy speeds past Doc Smith's house.

• Little Willy sees Grandfather in the window.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which main idea can be found in the story Stone Fox?

• To stay safe outdoors, you must pay attention to your surroundings.

• The outdoors can be a welcome escape from the bustle of the city.

• Until you've crossed the finish line, don't quit running the race.

• Living too much inside your head can lead you to miss out on life.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2