Odd and the Frost Giants, Chapter 2 quiz

A fox scratched on the door and woke up Odd. The fox's expression was described as "calculating and sly."

Sly means having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature. Also, devious or not to be trusted, crafty in a funny way, or full of mischief.

Calculating​ means acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way. Also, selfishly scheming, shrewd, or cautious.

What do these words tell us about this new character?

• The fox seems like a tricky sort of fellow. He might cause trouble for Odd. He probably scratched on Odd's door because he wants Odd to do something for him.

• The fox must have known that Odd ran away from his home. He probably scratched on Odd's door because he wants to help Odd.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why did Odd follow the fox?

• He thought the fox was up to something sneaky.

• He had nothing better to do, so why not?

• He thought the fox needed help.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What season is it in this story?

• summer

• spring

• winter

• fall

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Why did Odd have a hard time following the fox?

• He has a bad leg and he uses a crutch to walk.

• He was slow because he was bored.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

"An enormous brown bear had its front paw caught in the hollow of the pine tree...and now the bear was profoundly trapped. The animal bellowed once more, a deeply grumpy bellow."

How is the bear probably feeling helpless and uncomfortable. Should Odd be afraid right now or should he try to help?

• He should try to help the bear. The bear probably won't eat him.

• He should try to help the bear. The bear is obviously hungry and Odd would make a good snack.

• He should not try to help the bear because the bear might eat him.

• He should not try to help the bear because Odd doesn't care about the bear.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did the bear probably stick his paw in the hole in the tree?

• It probably wanted the honey that was in the tree.

• It probably slipped and fell.

• It probably was looking for bugs in the tree.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What does the author mean when he uses the word "comb" in this chapter?

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

"He tried to hurry, and he stumbled on a patch of ice, and his crutch went flying."

What happened in this sentence?

• Odd was going too fast. He slipped on some ice, he dropped his crutch, and the crutch slid across the ice away from him.

• Odd was taking his time walking, but he slipped on some ice and dropped his crutch.

• Odd was running too fast. He slipped on the ice and fell.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

"Odd clambered onto the bear's back, holding his crutch with his left hand and clutching the bear's fur on his right."

What does the word "clamber" mean?

• to climb up a difficult terrain, such as a mountain

• to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet.

• to jump up smoothly and athletically

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which three animals does Odd have with him right now?

• A horse, a dog, and a falcon.

• A fox, a bear, and an eagle.

• A lion, a tiger, and a bear.