Sara Sees Red & from Stone Fox

Read this sentence from “Sara Sees Red.”

 

“Sara saw what might have been a cap some distance away, but no water bottle, no backpack.” (paragraph 5)

 

What does the word cap mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a tight round lid

• a hat with a bill

• the limit of something

• the top of a bird’s head

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Part A

In paragraph 10 of “Sara Sees Red,” the author compares Sara’s legs to rubber.

 

Which quality of rubber is he most likely thinking of?

• its ability to bend under pressure

• its use in making tires for fast cars

• its presence in certain kinds of trees

• its value in protecting things from water

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Part B

Which words from the story support the answer in Part A?

• “Sara rummaged through her pack”

• “until she pulled out a small black cell phone”

• “so she sat down in the dirt”

• “idly watching the first drops of rain”

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Part A

“Sara Sees Red” is told in third person entirely from Sara’s point of view. Which of the following is the best example of how this limits what Sara knows in

the story?

 

• Sara does not realize how much she gets lost in thought when she hikes.

• Sara does not have any real experience dealing with a sudden crisis.

• Sara does not have any idea why she goes on weekly hikes in the woods.

• Sara does not understand what the wounded woman is thinking or feeling.

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Part B

Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A?

• “As usual, Sara was lost inside her head, her boots crunching along the trail as she revisited a recent conversation with a classmate.”

• “She undertook her weekly outing with the sole purpose of crawling deep inside herself, away from all the bleating sounds of city life and oh-so-many troubling conversations.”

• “She kept thinking, Shouldn’t she have been more dramatic, especially if she was really hurt that bad?”

• “Feeling a chill, Sara ducked under a bush, away from a responsibility she hadn’t asked for and didn’t know how to meet.”

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In Stone Fox, what does it mean when the narrator says that the other racers followed Willy and Searchlight “in hot pursuit” (paragraph 5)?

• A     The racers are chasing closely after them.

• A     The racers are getting warm from all their efforts.

• Ⓒ   The racers are trailing at an ever-growing distance.

• Ⓓ   The racers are feeling angry about falling behind.

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How do Stone Fox and the woman on the path differ?

• Stone Fox is cruel and dishonest, while the woman on the path is trying to help Sara.

• Stone Fox is Little Willy’s friend, while the woman on the path does not know Sara.

• Stone Fox is afraid of Little Willy’s skill, while the woman on the path fears being alone.

• Stone Fox is afraid of Little Willy’s skill, while the woman on the path fears being alone.

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Both “Sara Sees Red” and Stone Fox are adventure stories. How do their topics differ in the passages?

• “Sara Sees Red” is about being alone, and Stone Fox is about making friends.

• “Sara Sees Red” is about running from fear, and Stone Fox is about competing in a race.

• “Sara Sees Red” is about showing courage, and Stone Fox is about the need for adventure.

• “Sara Sees Red” is about staying alive, and Stone Fox is about solving problems.

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Which idea can be found in both stories?

• To stay safe outdoors, you must pay attention to your surroundings.

• The outdoors can be a welcome escape from the bustle of the city.

• Until you’ve crossed the finish line, don’t quit running the race.

• Living too much inside your head can lead you to miss out on life.

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