Why the Sea is Salty

Which word(s) is a synonym for tasty?

• laugh

• not calm

• delicious

Which word is an antonym for happy?

• unwillingly

• upset

• destroy

They would rub salt into the raw flesh.

Which word below is an adjective from this sentence?

• rub

• flesh

• raw

What is the meaning of the word eagerly?

• enthusiastically

• more flavorful

• protect

What is the setting of "Why the Sea is Salty"?

• New York City, 2020

• Hawaii, 1900s

• Long ago in the Philippines

Maddie was really looking forward to her summer vacation. This year she was bringing her friend Maggie to the beach with her. She wanted to show Maggie all of her favorite places. She couldn’t wait to ride the waves and play in the sand with her best friend. They were going to have a wonderful time.

Which point of view is the story told from?

• A third person narrator tells the story about a girl's vacation.

• The main character, Maddie, is telling the story.

• Maddie and Maggie are telling the story about their vacation.

Maddie was really looking forward to her summer vacation. This year she was bringing her friend Maggie to the beach with her. She wanted to show Maggie all of her favorite places. She couldn’t wait to ride the waves and play in the sand with her best friend. They were going to have a wonderful time.

How would you describe the character of Maddie?

• Silly

• Excited

• Sad

What is the theme of the following passage?

Jake was walking into school when he realized he forgot his homework at home. He started to run to his friend’s locker to ask him to copy his homework. He was almost there when he started to have doubts about his decision. He decided to tell the teacher the truth. After Jake told the teacher, she thanked him for being honest, and told him if he brought it tomorrow she would give him full credit.

• It is important to be kind to everyone.

• Being brave is being strong.

• Honesty is the best policy.

Which details from the story support the theme?

Jake was walking into school when he realized he forgot his homework at home. He started to run to his friend’s locker to ask him to copy his homework. He was almost there when he started to have doubts about his decision. He decided to tell the teacher the truth. After Jake told the teacher, she thanked him for being honest, and told him if he brought it tomorrow she would give him full credit.

• Jake forgot his homework

• The teacher thanked Jake for being hones and told him she would give him credit for his homework.

• Jake was going to copy a friend's homework.

Which word means to play again?

• nonplay

• replay

• nonstop

• display