"Flat Tail, the Beaver"

How does the use of the word remarkable in paragraph 1 affect the tone of the text?

• It shows that beavers have admirable abilities.

• It suggests that beavers build similar but smaller homes.

• It shows that the author is surprised by the beavers.

• It suggests that the author is unfamiliar with beavers.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the phrase "distinguished himself chiefly" mean in paragraph 2?

• It suggests that Mud Dauber wanted everyone to know about his accomplishments.

• It shows that Mud Dauber was only good at repairing dams.

• It shows that Mud Dauber is known for saving the dam.

• It suggests that Mud Dauber is Flat Tail's main rival.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the word threatening in paragraph 8 affect the tone?

• It suggests a feeling of hopelessness.

• It creates a sense of danger and fear for the beaver dam.

• It creates a sense of opportunity for Flat Tail to prove his skill.

• It suggests a feeling of darkness and quiet.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the phrase "too vain to accept advice" mean as used in paragraph 8?

• Flat Tail is sure that he knows how to repair the dam.

• Flat Tail wants to impress the kingfisher bird.

• Flat Tail is uncertain about where to work on the dame.

• Flat Tail thinks he knows more than everyone else.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the phrase "had been a credit to him was turned into disapproval" mean in the last sentence of paragraph 9?

• Flat Tail's name is now used to make fun of him and his lack of skills.

• Flat Tail is deeply disappointed in his failure to secure the dam.

• Flat Tail's name is now no longer used or remembered.

• Flat Tail is still celebrated since he saved the dam during three floods.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.6.4