Fly Away Home

What is the name of the main character?

• Denny

• Andrew

• Dwayne

• Anthony

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where does the main character live?

• In an apartment

• With his mom

• In a house

• In the airport

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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

What is the worst thing the main character and his dad can do at the airport?

• Order food

• Help others with their bags

• Get noticed

• Go to different terminals

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the main character and the Medinas have in common?

• They both have missed their flight.

• They both like the color blue.

• They both have large families.

• They both live in the airport.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does the main character's dad leave him at the airport?

• He has to go visit his family.

• He has to go to work.

• He is looking for an apartment.

• He is going on vacation.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How is the bird important to the story?

• The bird is the main character's pet.

• The bird represents the main character's hope to have a home.

• The main character takes care of the bird's injured wing.

• The main character brings the bird to live with him.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the author include the dialogue in paragraphs 16 and 18?

• to show that the main character has a friendly relationship with the bird

• to show that the main character is helpful

• to show that the main character understands that difficult situations are not permanent

• to show that the main character is familiar with the airport

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does the author include paragraph 60?

• to suggest that the main character understands that birds are happy when they fly

• to highlight that the main character likes when birds sing

• to emphasize how important it is to go on a trip

• to show that the main character realizes that having a home brings happiness

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2