Mississippi Solo

The simile used at the beginning of paragraph 6, which compares the first sprinkles of rain to army scouts, conveys the idea that ____________

• Something powerful is about to happen.

• The author will be safe during the storm.

• The storm may be less severe than expected.

• It is too late for the author to seek shelter.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2 Which idea is supported most strongly by details throughout the selection?

• People who do not prepare for every situation are liable to get into trouble.

• Survival during natural disasters depends on having both experience and good equipment.

• A connection with nature can help someone make good decisions in a dangerous situation.

• Traveling alone is risky but rarely results in a bad outcome.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Why is the author no longer afraid as he hugs a tree during the most intense part of the storm?

• He feels sure that he will be rescued after the storm has passed.

• He has accepted that he probably will be stranded on the shore.

• He believes that his knowledge of the river has kept him safe.

• He trusts that listening to the river is always the right decision.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

One result of an AVALANCHE would be...

• A ski lodge completely buried by snow.

• A lake freezing solid.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

The best definition of INSULATE would be...

• An extra layer for warmth.

• Sitting by a fireplace.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Fill in the blank.

After playing with the wooden stick, I felt a ______ stuck in my finger.

• Twig

• Splinter

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does Eddy Harry view the river?

• As a friend.

• As an enemy.

• As a challenge that must be taken.

• As source if anxiety.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the first sign for Harris that there is a storm approaching?

• the river changes colors

• the tree bends like a fishing pole

• he notices the cloudy sky

• the river whispers "get ready"

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

Why does Eddy Harris decide to go to the trees instead of heading to the shore?

• He had lost control of his canoe.

• He heard a "voice" that told him to head to the trees.

• He knew that the rain could not effect him if he was in the tree grove.

• The wind pushed him toward the trees.,

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2