What does the metaphor the soccer team was a story of energy mean? The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.

The players were excited to start the game.

There was a rainstorm approaching.

The captain had a strong leadership style.

What does the sentence below mean? The elevator can stop on a dime.

The elevator can stop awkwardly.

Which sentence has a simile?

His loneliness was like a deep, empty well.

She dragged her feet on the math assignment.

Aunt Gertie encouraged her nieces to stay in touch.

Where is our story taking place?

on a deserted island after a shipwreck

on a ship during a terrible storm

What doe Alec and Black have in common?

a desire for companionship(to have someone to trust/be a friend)

a difficult past that scarred them

Which sentence best reveals the setting?

"He stepped up the side of the dune, his left hand in the horse's thick mane."

"Then they were in the air, sailing over the black hole."

"Alec jumped to the side, tripped on a stone and fell to the ground."

Which best describes the point of highest tension in the passage?

the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back

Alec gathering carragheen on the beach

the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle

What do these sentences show about Alec? Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait for a few more days? Go ahead- tomorrow. Don't do it! Go ahead-

He is experiencing an inner struggle.

He is not interested in riding the Black.

He is confident he will succeed at riding the Black.

Which statement best describes the theme of the passage?

Gentleness and love go far to earn trust.

It is impossible for a human to survive alone.

The ocean is nature's most powerful force.

Which sentence from the passage best reveals the theme?

"He had conquered the wild, unbroken, stallion with kindness."

"When he reached the top of the hill, he saw the Black at one end of the beach."

"Then his hands gripped the mane tighter and he threw himself on the Black's back."

The passage and the article BOTH contain the message that

horses and people form special bonds.

snakes and horses are natural enemies.

people with disabilities benefit from horses.

How is the article DIFFERENT from the passage?

The main purpose of the article is to inform, while the main purpose of the passage is to entertain readers.

The article presents horses as wild and savage, while the passage presents horses as very tame.

The article contains informal, poetic language, while the passage contains more formal language.

The Black Stallion

Authored by Jen Watts

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5th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word diminishing mean?
We watched the diminishing sunset while sitting on the porch.

abrupt

fading

mysterious

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word fitful mean?
I had a fitful nights sleep.

irregular

gleeful

irresistible

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word delicacy mean?
Some people might think raw fish is a delicacy.

raw salad

cooked meat

special food item

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word descended mean?
On Christmas morning the children quickly descended from their rooms.

stopped quietly

came down

slipped and fell

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word marveling mean?
Mrs. Watts could not stop marveling at all of the chocolate in the case.

expressing wonder

pausing for a break

showing frustration

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean?
Ms. Little always knows the right answer- she is as sharp as a tack.

She is impolite.

She is snobby.

She is smart.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the sentence below mean?
The doctors do not see eye to eye.

The doctors do not have fun.

The doctors do not agree.

The doctors do not see each other.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

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The Black Stallion

What does the word diminishing mean?We watched the diminishing sunset while sitting on the porch.

What does the word fitful mean?I had a fitful nights sleep.

What does the word delicacy mean?Some people might think raw fish is a delicacy.

What does the word descended mean?On Christmas morning the children quickly descended from their rooms.

What does the word marveling mean? Mrs. Watts could not stop marveling at all of the chocolate in the case.

What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean? Ms. Little always knows the right answer- she is as sharp as a tack.

What does the sentence below mean? The doctors do not see eye to eye.

What does the metaphor the soccer team was a story of energy mean?The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.

What does the sentence below mean? The elevator can stop on a dime.

Which sentence has a simile?

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What does the word diminishing mean?
We watched the diminishing sunset while sitting on the porch.

What does the word fitful mean?
I had a fitful nights sleep.

What does the word delicacy mean?
Some people might think raw fish is a delicacy.

What does the word descended mean?
On Christmas morning the children quickly descended from their rooms.

What does the word marveling mean?
Mrs. Watts could not stop marveling at all of the chocolate in the case.

What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean?
Ms. Little always knows the right answer- she is as sharp as a tack.

What does the sentence below mean?
The doctors do not see eye to eye.

What does the metaphor the soccer team was a story of energy mean?
The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.

What does the sentence below mean?
The elevator can stop on a dime.