End of Quarter 2 Review #1

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that Olly is not useful to Pops?

• "...in his enormous eyes was a glint that Ted had to admit was a trifle mischievous-Olly had sent more than one child scrambling from the paddock."

• "Well, that would be reasonable, if you had the cash, son," Pops answered, his expression hovering somewhere between a smile and a frown.

• "But you're in school most of the year, and a horse can't only eat in summertime: a horse is a full-time proposition..."

• "He might not be mine much longer!" Ted suddenly blurted out.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of Mom's actions in paragraph 4 best shows that she is a wise judge?

• She summarizes both sides of the argument.

• She interrupts the argument to make a point.

• She shakes her head while Pops and Ted argue.

• She suggests a way for Ted to earn extra money.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that Olly truly belongs with Ted?

• "That gray fellow won't take commands from kids so what's the use of feeding him when nobody can ride him?"

• "Olly nickered softly, pushing his nuzzle against his favorite human being's palm..."

• "He cantered him for a mile, enjoying the stallion's gait, until they came up beside the Saunder's orchard."

• "You're on a fine horse there, " Mrs. Saunders observed, drawing a rosy apple from a low hanging branch and offering it to Olly.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What most likely motivates Mrs. Saunders to offer Ted a job?

• She decides that Olly is a fine horse.

• She knows that Ted has a practical father.

• She remembers him visiting the orchard as a small child.

• She believes that Ted will work hard to help her out.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

Which of the following best states an important theme about life's difficulties as described in "Ted's Champion"?

• Children should always respect their parents' wishes.

• Persistence is the surest way to overcome any challenge.

• A horse that won't be ridden becomes a horse without a home.

• You should think twice about wanting what you cannot afford.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Select 3 pieces of evidence from "Ted's Champion" that support the answer you chose in question 5.

• "If Mrs. Saunders wanted him to harvest every bushel of apples her orchard produced, he wouldn't mind one bit."

• "So what I suggest, Teddy, is that you do some thinking and figure out what you can do about this situation."

• "Over the next few weeks, Ted visited each local store in search of work."

• As a small child, Ted had been delighted when Mrs. Saunders let him pick a few apples and carry them home in his cap."

• "He inquired about washing cars and walking dogs, but by the end of the month Ted had no job offers or any way to earn extra money."

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2