#1 BM2 Practice Passage

Choose one character trait displayed by both brothers. Check the correct box beside the trait you choose.

• Often behaves foolishly

• Shows leadership

• Willing to work hard

• Panics easily

• Observes details well

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the meaning of the word veering as it is used in paragraph 9?

• changing direction

• speeding up

• increasing power

• moving fast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence from the passage uses figurative language to describe the storm?

• Having worked up a good sweat, we headed down to the river to cool off before lunch.

• We had just stopped to watch some fishermen unloading their catch when I felt a drop of rain and groaned.

• Rain was suddenly pelting down in heavy sheets.

• The sky had darkened as if evening was upon us instead of noon, and the winds were crazy, flapping our shirtsleeves like sails.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In paragraph 2, the second syllable of the word cargoes is pronounced with the same vowel sound as —

• goods.

• cool.

• cloud.

• groaned.

Choose one character trait displayed by Reed in the story. Check the correct box beside the trait you choose.

• Often behaves foolishly

• Shows leadership

• Willing to work hard

• Panics easily

• Observes details well

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Choose one character trait displayed by Samuel. Check the correct box beside the trait you choose.

• Often behaves foolishly

• Shows leadership

• Willing to work hard

• Panics easily

• Observes details well

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which event best shows Samuel’s quick thinking in response to the storm?

• Samuel tells Reed to relax about the rain.

• Samuel leads Reed to the fishmonger’s cellar.

• Samuel says that the roar sounds like a train.

• Samuel seeks shelter beneath the overhang.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which of Reed’s actions best helps him survive the tornado?

• He screams when the tornado passes over.

• He looks back when he hears the roar.

• He groans when the rain starts falling.

• He follows his older brother, Samuel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the meaning of the word 'pelting' as used in the context of the storm?

• moving slowly

• falling heavily

• rising quickly

• flowing smoothly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following actions of Reed shows his trust in Samuel?

• He screams when the tornado passes over.

• He looks back when he hears the roar.

• He groans when the rain starts falling.

• He follows his older brother, Samuel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3