Open Court 3rd U1L6

What is a synonym for the word distant in this sentence?

The distant mountains were covered with snow.

• below

• endless

• out

• far

What does the word horizon mean in this sentence?

The sun just dipped below the horizon.

• where the earth and sky seem to meet

• group of animals

• a hard surface

• a mixture of two colors

What does the word noble mean in this sentence?

The noble work of the volunteers was reported in the paper.

• honorable

• having lots of fun doing

• telling other people about

• making something with wood

What does the word prove mean in this sentence?

The scientists tried to prove that the idea was correct.

• hide from other people

• make evident

• make a story about

• meet and argue

What is a synonym for assemble in this sentence?

The students will assemble in the gym.

• play

• imagine

• gather

• sing

Why doesn't the old woman help the spider?

• She thinks the spider is sick.

• She is afraid of spiders.

• She is too busy.

• She is in trouble.

Which sentence from the play best supports your answer for Question #6?

• Ah, yes, life is full of trouble, little spider.

• I am afraid of spiders!

• You must be ill.

• I must look for twigs so that I may have a fire tonight.

What does it mean when Kuma says, "I cannot stop for such a small matter" to the spider?

• Helping the spider is not important.

• The spider is too small to see.

• It doesn't matter what the spider says.

• Kuma must get ready for the contest.

Who first tells Piki that the chieftain will choose a husband for Tukira?

• The white spider

• Piki's mother

• The chieftain

• Old Woman

Why does the chieftain as the boys about an invisible tiger?

• to test the white spider

• to make the contest easier

• to test their honesty

• to test their strength