The Wind in the Willows

What does the word remote mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• isolated

• bothered

• delayed

• reserved

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word gingerly mean as it used in paragraph 12?

• angrily

• carefully

• clumsily

• quickly

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Select two quotations that support the claim that the Mole and Water Rat both appear nervous at the beginning of the passage.

• "...and dreamily he fell to considering what a nice, snug dwelling-place it would make for an animal with few wants..." (paragraph 1)

• "As he gazed, something bright and small seemed to twinkle down in the heart of it, vanished,..." (paragraph 1)

• "Then the two animals stood and regarded each other cautiously." (paragraph 6)

• "'Oh, it's all very well to talk,' said the Mole rather pettishly,..." (paragraph 10)

• "The Rat said nothing, but stooped and unfastened a rope and hauled on it;..." (paragraph 11)

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Based on paragraphs 12-15, how does the Mole feel during the boat ride?

• nervous

• delighted

• bewildered

• courageous

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the use of the words "bright," "twinkle," and "like a tiny star" impact the tone of the passage?

• The words develop a positive outlook.

• The words create an unwelcoming setting.

• The words establish an element of surprise.

• The words describe a conflict in the passage.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

"What?" cried the Rat, open-mouthed: "Never been in a-you never-well I-what have you been doing, then?" How does the sentence contribute to the passage?

• by introducing the conflict between the characters

• by using dialogue to develop the theme of friendship

• by indicating the depth of the Rat's devotion to boating

• by showing the Mole's distaste for those unfamiliar4 with the river

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

Which quotation supports the idea that the Mole and the Rat are unfamiliar with each other?

• "Then the two animals stood and regarded each other cautiously.: (paragraph 6)

• "'Hullo, Mole!' said the Water Rat. 'Hullo, Rat!' said the Mole." (paragraphs 7-8)

• "'Oh, it's all very well to talk,' said the Mole rather pettishly,..." (paragraph 10)

• "The Rat sculled smartly across and made fast." (paragraph 12)

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Which quotation shows the reader that the Mole has respect for the Rat?

• "The Rat said nothing, but stooped and unfastened a rope and hauled on it; then lightly stepped into a little boat...." (paragraph 11)

• "...and the Mole to his surprise and rapture found himself actually seated in the stern of a real boat." (paragraph 12)

• "'Do you know, I've never been in a boat before in all my life." (Paragraph 13)

• "'Is it so nice as all that?' asked the Mole shyly, though he was quite prepared to believe it as he leant back in his seat and surveyed the cushions, the oars, the rowlocks,..." (paragraph 15)

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What does the photograph portray that helps the reader understand the passage?

• where the Rat lives

• the river filling with rainwater

• plants growing beside the river

• the Mole swimming in the river

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.SL.6.2

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