Frustration on the Lake DRR

1. 1. In paragraph 2, why does Seth widen his eyes?

• A. He is annoyed with his father.

  B. He is unsure how to tie a hook onto his line.

  C. He needs assistance baiting his hook.

  D. Zelton told him he must be quiet

• NA

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2. Which words from paragraph 8 help the reader understand the meaning of the word reel?

• A. in his line B. on the seat C. heading home D. brother’s antics

• NA

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3. Which idea is developed throughout the story?

• A. Zelton’s appreciation for a day of fishing B. Zelton’s determination to prevent anything from ruining his day C. Zelton’s frustration with his brother D. Zelton’s ability to cope well in a difficult situation

• NA

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4. What do paragraphs 3-7 reveal about Zelton?

• A. He believes Seth needs to learn to whisper. B. He makes an effort to get along with others. C. He is well prepared for life on the water. D. He thinks Seth asks too many questions

• NA

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5. What do Seth’s questions in paragraphs 3 and 6 suggest about Seth?

• A. He is enthusiastic about the fishing trip. B. He is trying to make sense out of the situation. C. He is easily distracted by unfamiliar sights and sounds. D. He is doubtful he and his brother will catch any fish.

• NA

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6. In paragraph 5, what is the most likely reason the author says it is peaceful for a moment?

• A. Zelton had insisted that Seth be quiet. B. Seth will probably annoy his brother again soon. C. The author ran out of ideas at this point in the story. D. Seth knows his brother will take him home if he isn’t quiet.

• NA

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7. Which sentence best reveals Zelton’s view of his relationship with Seth?

• A. As soon as they got there, Seth placed a wormy hand on Zelton’s shoulder and widened his eyes as if to say, “I need you to bait the hook.” B. He was a serious fisherman and didn’t like anything to disrupt him. C. Zelton glared at him and snatched the worm to bait his hook. D. Seth thought he saw Zelton jerk his line as if he had a monster on the other end.

• NA

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8. 8. Read this sentence from paragraph 8. Seth thought it was a wonderful day because he had caught a few keepers, but Zelton hoped he would never again have to take his little brother along for the ride. This sentence suggests Seth thing that-

• A. Zelton is the best big brother in the world B. he caught more fish than his older brother C. most large fish bite during the daytime D. the day has been a pleasant experience

• NA

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9. 9. Look at the dictionary entry. Stern- 1. hard and severe in nature (adjective) 2. firm and unchangeable (adjective) 3. rear portion of a water vessel (noun) 4. not inviting or attractive (adjective) Which definition best matches the way the word stern is used in paragraph 8?

• A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4

• NA

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10. What is the best summary of paragraphs 2 through 8?

• A. Zelton’s father insists that he take his little brother on a fishing trip. He isn’t happy because he is a serious fisherman. All his concerns come true when his brother annoys him the entire day. B. Zelton’s little brother annoys him all day during their fishing trip. His constant questioning leads Zelton to end the fishing trip early. C. Seth asks Zelton to put a worm on his hook and wants to know if has a bite yet. Zelton is very annoyed and tells him to reel in his line because they are going home. D. Seth refuses to settle down. He jerks the fishing lines, rocks the boat, and asks his dad questions all day long. Zelton takes him home early.

• NA

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