Maroo of the Winter Caves Book Quiz
Authored by Mrs. Summy
English, History
6th - 7th Grade
16 Questions
CCSS covered
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This quiz comprehensively assesses sixth and seventh grade students' understanding of "Maroo of the Winter Caves," a historical fiction novel set in prehistoric times. The questions evaluate students' ability to recall specific plot details, understand character motivations and relationships, and analyze the cultural elements of the Ice Age setting. Students demonstrate their comprehension of key narrative elements including survival themes, spiritual beliefs of ancient peoples, family dynamics during crisis, and character development throughout the story. The quiz requires students to understand cause-and-effect relationships, make inferences about character decisions, and recognize the significance of cultural practices such as burial rituals and spiritual beliefs. Students must also track multiple plot threads involving the family's dangerous journey to winter caves, the role of animals in survival, and the coming-of-age elements as young Maroo takes on adult responsibilities. Created by Mrs. Summy, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 7. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for assessing student comprehension after completing the novel, whether used as a summative assessment following a class reading unit or as a formative check during guided reading sessions. Teachers can implement this quiz for homework assignments to reinforce key plot points, use it as a warm-up activity to review previous chapters, or incorporate it into reading centers for independent practice. The comprehensive nature of the questions makes it particularly effective for identifying students who may need additional support with reading comprehension or literary analysis skills. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.6.1 and RL.7.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.6.3 and RL.7.3 for analyzing character development and plot elements, and RL.6.9 and RL.7.9 for comparing texts to other works or historical contexts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why did Keriatek and Sovi agree to let Rivo come to the winter caves?
Old Mother told them the dog was the mountain spirit.
They pitited the children after hearing of Areg's death.
Otak told of Rivo saving his life during the blizzard.
Maroo convinced them Rivo was a great hunter.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Otak became furious with Maroo when she...
suggested they kill Rivo.
destroyed his ibex horns.
used his spear to kill a hare.
refused to let him hunt.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
While on the mountain, Otak thought Areg's spirit appeared as a ...
bear cub
large ibex
bald eagle
mountain lion
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Old Mother told the children to take the dog on their trip because he...
would be able to followi the path Sovi took over the mountain.
could sense the presence of a cave lion or other predators.
could be killed and eaten if they found themselves starving.
would hunt for food to nourish the children on their journey.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What did Old Mother do to help Areg make his way in the spirit world?
She sang songs to the gods during his burial.
She buried the dead ibex with him.
She offered sacrifices to the spirits.
She painted his face with magic signs.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why didn't Areg follow Sovi's trail into the mountains?
Tikek was still weak from childbirth.
Old Mother advised him to take the lower path.
He wanted to hunt deer along the Winding River.
Vorka knew a shorter route to the fall camp.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
As the children scampered back and forth into the sea, Nimai noticed a...
group of seals.
boat approaching shore.
ptarmigan.
brightly colored shell.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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