To Win A Treasure

What is the purpose of the flashback in paragraphs 3 through 6?

B. To show that Krysia and Wei are brother and sister

D. To summarize how Krysia and Wei will complete the quest

C. To reveal the purpose of the quest Krysia and Wei have embarked on

A. To provide background information about Krysia and Wei's relationships

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What motivates Wei to suggest a plan to Krysia?

F. He believes that she knows exactly where to locate the Gem.

G. He wants her to understand how badly he needs the Gem

H. He knows he will not be able to complete the quest on his own

J. He has information about the quest he is eager to share with her.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary theme of the text?

C. Working together yields the best results.

D. Having a true friendship means being able to overlook others' failures.

A. Putting your own needs before the needs of others is important.

B. Reaching your goals requires never giving up.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which excerpt from the text supports the idea that Krysia does not completely trust Wei?

H. "The water in the stream was enchanted, "Krysia said simply as she strode away, Wei following closely behind.

G. Considering again the sheer height of the ledge, she confessed her real worry. "You'll run away and leave me here just like you did when we were little."

J. "It appears as if we need each other, "Krysia said with a smile. Placing the Gem in her vest pocket, she held her torch high to light their path home.

F. Krysia's anger flared. "This is my quest, Wei. I've spend months searching for this cave."

• F

• G

• H

• J

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read paragraph 13 of the text.

"I promise," Wei replied. " If we don't help each other, our quest ends here."

What is the purpose of this paragraph?

C. It foreshadows a moment when Krysia must save Wei.

B. It shows that Krysia and Wei are helpful people.

D. It explains when Krysia and Wei will locate the Gem.

A. It provides background information about Wei.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of these best identifies the text as fantasy?

H. The text describes a character's childhood memories.

G. The setting of the text is a cave.

F. The text includes an enchanted stream and a talking dragon.

J. The two main characters in the text have known each other a long time.

• F

• G

• H

• J

What is the meaning of the word retaliate in paragraph 6?

D. To push down by force

B. To cause harm in return

C. To resolve through questioning

A, To understand and accept

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How will Krysia and Wei most likely interact in the future?

G. They will irritate one another but will work together to successfully complete quests.

J. They will pretend to get along on quests but will try to outsmart the other and claim the treasure.

F. They will fight constantly which will cause them both to fail at any quests they attempt.

H. They will communicate with each other about their plans and then complete separate quests.

• F

• G

• H

• J

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3