Reading Test Brian's Winter Ch. 6-9

The author, Gary Paulsen, wrote "Brian's Winter" MAINLY to

• describe what it is like to live near wild animals

• explain how to fish in a lake in the winter

• tell about a boy's experience surviving in the Canadian wilderness

• prove that it is possible to mke friends with animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which action BEST shows that Brian is planning ahead for the winter?

• He holds his breath, waiting for the skunk to spray

• He sews sleeves and moccasin boots and winterizes his shelter.

• He looks for the wolves after hearing them in the night.

• He follows the skunk at a distance to see where it lives

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which words BEST describes Brian?

• critical and hateful

• dignified and full of himself

• perseverant and resourceful

• worried and lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What did Brian make out of the rabbit skin in chapter 5?

• hat

• vest

• trap

• shoes

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

After the bear's attack, why did Brian go to sleep smiling?

• Because he felt like he belonged in the woods now.

• Because his body felt so relaxed.

• Because he was dreaming of home.

• Because Betty was like his own pet nuclear device.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why did the bear tear off the wall of Brian's shelter in the middle of the night?

• Brian's snoring had disturbed him.

• The skunk had attacked him.

• It smelled the venison in the shelter.

• Brian had taken its berries and it wanted them back.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why did Brian realize he wasn't prepared for winter?

• His shelter was not warm enough.

• He was running out of firewood

• He had nothing to eat.

• His clothing was not warm enough.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Check ALL that apply!! What did Brian realize after the first real snowfall?

• It would be easier to hunt because of the tracks.

• How beautiful the woods could be in winter.

• Brian's fur boots were warm.

• Winter would be easy.

• Brian liked to eat the snow.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why did Brian take the war bow instead of his light bow?

• He had more war bow arrows.

• The war bow could shoot small game as well as large game.

• The war bow was prettier.

• The war bow was easier to carry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What happened when Brian shot his arrow at the moose?

• He missed and the arrow disappeared into the snow.

• His bow broke and splintered into his face.

• He hit the moose and it dropped in its tracks.

• The moose turned and charged into the arrow and towards Brian.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4