Night of the Spadefoot Toads Unit Test

After Ben took the mouse out of the cage, the mouse gets away from him. Based on his reaction, we can tell Ben is:

• Loud

• Impulsive

• Persistent

• Calm

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

On page 13, Jenny is described as a “book sponge”. What does this figurative language mean?

• Jenny’s book was wet.

• Jenny’s book needed to be cleaned with a sponge.

• Jenny likes to read.

• Jenny remembers everything she reads.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

On page 33 the author states, “’Ben, pal. This is our home now. We’re staying here.’ His father pulls Ben close as they come in the backyard.” This quote shows that Ben’s father is:

• hard-working

• loving

• brave

• persistent

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

“He pulls out a box of cereal and pours some out in his hand, then wolfs it down dry.” In this sentence, the word “wolfs” means:

• Spill

• Clean

• To eat quickly

• A dog-like animal

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

On page 40, the author states, “Mrs. Tibbets looks around at the class, and a mischievous smile spreads across her face.” Based on this sentence, the word “mischievous” means:

• naughty

• happy

• loving

• big

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of the following details does NOT prove that Ben and Mrs. Tibbets are developing a friendship?

• Mrs. Tibbets does not tell Mr. Nickelby that Ben brought the frog into school.

• Mrs. Tibbets tells Ben that he is not an exception to the classroom rules when she is out of the classroom.

• d. Ben and Mrs. Tibbets teach the class about the spring peeper frog, an animal they both know a lot about.

• Mrs. Tibbets asks Ben to help her take care of her land.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

On page 44, Mrs. Tibbets doesn’t tell Mr. Nickelby that Ben brought the fog into school, so Ben doesn’t get in trouble. Why did Mrs. Tibbets do this for Ben? Use two pieces of text evidence to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the relationship between Tabitha and Mrs. Tibbets?

• Tabitha and Mrs. Tibbets are sisters.

• Mrs. Tibbets’s brother was married to Tabitha.

• Mrs. Tibbets was married to Tabitha’s brother.

• Mrs. Tibbets and Tabitha used to be best friends.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Based on Tabitha and Mrs. Tibbets’s conversation, we can infer that Tabitha is going to:

• Sell the land to a construction company.

• Knock down Mrs. Tibbets house.

• Build houses and roads on the land.

• Give Mrs. Tibbets a lot of money.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

Which statement reveals that Toby and Ben are beginning to grow apart?

• "But…Larry’s such a jerk.”

• “Too bad you’re not here.”

• “Ben asks his mother he can call Toby.”

• “Toby answers the phone after only one ring.”

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3