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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In The Possumbus, why are lines 2 and 5 important to the poem?
they describe the actions of the mother possum
They suggest that the speaker is a possum kid.
They explain how the possum kids grew up.
They show why the possum bus is needed.
Answer explanation
"They suggest that the speaker is a possum kid." is the correct answer because the speaker is referring to his mom, who is a possum. So, I can infer the speakers is a possum kid.
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why does the speaker compare the mother possum to a bus?
They both carry a lot of passengers.
They both travel around outside.
They both are very large and noisy.
They both have wheels and an engine.
Answer explanation
"They both carry a lot of passengers" is the correct answer. The poem refers to "all her kids" and tells us that there is more than one possum kid being carried. Just like a bus can carry multiple people at a time.
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CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the speaker feel about the mother possum in The Possumbus?
Using two stanzas, what evidence supports your answer?
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Answer explanation
The speaker looks up to the mom possum, thinks she's great, and knows that mom possum is in charge.
Examples of evidence to support this are:
- "No fights abroad this crowded bus"
- "Momma is the boss of us"
- "Our possum momma is so strong"
- "To ferry all her kids along"
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the speaker in Going Batty feel about being a bat?
Using evidence from two stanzas, what evidence supports your answer?
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Answer explanation
The speaker feels that being a bat is hard because people don't seem to like bats, even though they do a lot to help people. She wishes that more people would appreciate bats.
Examples of evidence to support this are:
- "Not many think I'm very cute"
- "I should be loved for how I try"
- " Most other folk don't see our charms"
- "We bats are jealous, I confess"
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.4.5
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does the speaker in Going Batty mean by "pandas get the press"?
People write about pandas more than bats.
People pay more attention to pandas.
People like pandas better than bats.
Pandas are better than bats.
Answer explanation
"People like pandas better than bats" is the best answer. The speaker is feeling jealous of the pandas because people LIKE them better than bats. People do not like bats, but if bats disappeared, they will miss all the things they do for people. (To be fair, though, pandas are really cute).
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Dusk means
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Answer explanation
Dusk is the time of day when it starts to get dark outside.
The sun is beginning to set and the streetlights start to come on.
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does the phrase from dusk till dawn mean?
All day long
All night long
Midnight to noon
Noon to midnight
Answer explanation
The correct answer is "All night long". Dusk is the time of day when the sun sets, and dawn is when the sun rises. Dusk to dawn is the time between that, which is nighttime.
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.4.4
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