Say Farewell to a Faithful Pal

What does the word "banshee" most likely mean in the sentence, "He was as wild as a banshee and as strong as a bull"?

• A type of wild animal

• A mythical creature known for its wild and loud behavior

• A gentle and calm being

• A large and strong dog breed

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the sentence, "Marley was a chewer of couches," what does the word "chewer" suggest about Marley?

• He liked to sit on couches.

• He was afraid of couches.

• He enjoyed destroying couches by biting them.

• He kept couches clean.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the phrase "quivering muscle wrapped in a luxurious fur coat" suggest about Marley's physical appearance?

• He was frail and weak.

• He had strong and muscular build.

• He had a thin coat of fur.

• He had a short and scruffy coat.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Based on the text, what is Marley's reaction to thunderstorms?

• He loves thunderstorms.

• He is unaffected by thunderstorms.

• He becomes calm during thunderstorms.

• He gets scared and acts out in terror.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the sentence, "Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance," what does "unbridled exuberance" mean?

• Living with controlled excitement

• Living with restrained joy

• Living with wild and unrestrained enthusiasm

• Living with sadness

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the author mean when he says, "Marley's heart was pure"?

• Marley had a healthy heart.

• Marley was very intelligent.

• Marley was a well-behaved dog.

• Marley had a good and genuine nature.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Marley's favorite pastime as mentioned in the text?

• Chewing furniture

• Running through the woods

• Sleeping

• Barking at strangers

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does the author mean when he says, "Marley shredded more mattresses and dug through more drywall than I care to remember"?

• Marley liked to sleep on mattresses.

• Marley destroyed mattresses and walls.

• Marley repaired mattresses and walls.

• Marley ignored mattresses and walls.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the phrase "quivering muscle" imply about Marley's physical condition?

• He was weak and frail.

• He was strong and energetic.

• He was sick.

• He was overweight.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the author mean by "Cute but dumb" in reference to Marley?

• Marley was not physically attractive.

• Marley was endearing but not very smart.

• Marley was both cute and intelligent.

• Marley was not cute and very intelligent.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4