Excerpt from Believing in Horses By Valerie Ormond 2012

What does Sadie realize as she walks through the woods?

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How do Sadie and Lucky respond to the sudden storm?

• Frightened and in panic

• Nervous, trying to stay calm

• Happy, both enjoy this kind of weather.

• Sadie is happy, but Lucky becomes violent with fear.

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In paragraph 9 and paragraph 11, what do the words “instincts” and “instinctively” suggest about why horses often return to their homes on their own?

• They are taught to do it by their parents.

• They learn to do it from skillful riders.

• They automatically do it by nature.

• They choose to do it when humans are at risk.

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to the previous question?

• “Sadie continued forward, picking up the pace because she wasn’t sure how long Lucky could keep his cool.” (Paragraph 8)

• “Lucky looked at her as if to say ‘I told you it was the other way,’ and she couldn’t help but laugh.” (Paragraph 3)

• “Sadie had let the reins go during her fall.” (Paragraph 9)

• “Lucky took off in a terrified gallop through the woods.” (Paragraph 9)

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Based on the passage, how are Sadie’s and Lucky’s points of view different?

• Lucky prefers to stay near the barn, while Sadie enjoys adventures.

• Lucky is intimidated by the storm, while Sadie more calmly focuses on practical needs.

• Lucky enjoys the company of horses, while Sadie prefers to be with humans.

• Lucky is used to the outdoors, while Sadie is just learning survival skills.

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to the previous question?

• “His eyes were wide, his nostrils flared, but he looked at Sadie as if he trusted her.” (Paragraph 8)

• “Sadie continued forward, picking up the pace because she wasn’t sure how long Lucky could keep his cool.” (Paragraph 8)

• “Horses instinctively return to their homes, and Sadie hoped that Lucky was on his way back to the barn.” (Paragraph 11)

• “Of course, her cell phone was safely tucked into her saddle bag — on Lucky.” (Paragraph 12)

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Why does Lucky run away from Sadie?

• The thunder is to loud for her to take.

• The wind rustling through the trees frighten him.

• The clap of thunder and Sadie's fall and scream caused Lucky to run in fear.

• It became night and Lucky is terrified of the night.

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How does the storm affect Sadie’s behavior toward Lucky?

• It causes her to observe Lucky closely.

• It leads her to speak sternly to Lucky.

• It makes her decide to walk next to Lucky.

• It inspires her to give Lucky more freedom.

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to question 7: why does Lucky run away from Sadie?

• “It hadn’t been a nice day, but she hadn’t expected this!” (Paragraph 6)

• “Another clap of thunder shook their ears, and Sadie looked back to ensure Lucky was okay.” (Paragraph 8)

• “Sadie had let the reins go during her fall.” (Paragraph 9)

• “She didn’t blame him for being so scared and losing his confidence in her.” (Paragraph 11)

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Which phrase reflects the main theme of the passage?

• Loyalty is unappreciated until it is tested.

• The beauty of nature should be respected.

• Decisions can have unintended consequences.

• Companionship is a universal necessity.

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