A Pioneer Sampler

Turn to page 286 of your HMH myBook. Read the story, "A Pioneer Sampler." Be sure to use the HMH myBook to find text evidence, as you answer the questions on this quiz.

• Yes, I have read the story "A Pioneer Sampler," and I am ready to take my quiz.

• No, I will not read the story, and I am not ready to take my quiz.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Based on the passage, what skill do good farmers have?

• the ability to sharpen tools

• the ability to guess the weather

• the ability to transport large amounts of water

• the ability to make paths through sheaves of grain

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Willy is tasked to carry water to the hayfield. How does the narrator’s point of view affect the way that this event is described?

• It shows what George thinks about Willy.

• It uncovers what the author thinks about Willy.

• It brings out Willy’s bitter thoughts about George.

• It hides Willy’s thoughts about what he is asked to do.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does Willy react after he sees rain clouds in the hayfield?

• He quickly acts to save the hay.

• He runs to his father to get advice.

• He carefully leads the oxen to a safer place.

• He waits until rain falls before moving the hay.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Uncle Jacob tells Willy that directing cattle is a great feat. What does feat mean?

• plan

• step

• mystery

• achievement

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence describes the relationship between the members of the Robertson family?

• They find it difficult to work together.

• They rely on each other to make a living.

• As a group, they decide what jobs each person should do.

• As a group, they look for other people to help with their work.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1