The Dreamer

From Neftalí’s point of view, the forest could best be described as ________.

• a terrifying place he longs to escape

• a bit of a disappointment

• a boring distraction from his home life

• a mysterious place thriving with wonderful treasures

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What is mainly the reason Neftalí thanks the tree in paragraph 3?

• He wants to thank the tree for providing shade from the sun.

• He is grateful to the tree for giving up its pine cone.

• He credits the tree with helping find the way back to his father.

• He is happy the tree leads him to spot an eagle.

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In the text, the flying eagle is most closely compared to ________.

• a dancer

• a squirrel

• a pinecone

• Neftalí’s father

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Which answer best explains why the workers laugh at Neftalí when he returns to the train?

• Neftalí is carrying his “treasures” with him, like small feathers, dried leaves, and a pinecone.

• Neftalí is soaking wet after falling into a river.

• Neftalí has a rhinoceros beetle in his hands to bring home with him as a pet.

• Neftalí has somehow managed to lose his shirt in the forest.

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Part A:

Neftalí mainly assumes that the chucao bird is bringing him ________.

• a feeling of dread

• more gifts from the forest

• bad news

• good news

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Part B:

Which passage from the text best supports what the chucao bird is bringing Neftalí?

• “The chucao bird! From which direction was it coming?”

• “If it called on his right side, it meant good luck and happiness.”

• “If it called on his left, it meant bad luck and disappointment.”

• “He heard the call again. This time he was sure it was on his right!”

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Part A:

Which of these inferences about Neftalí’s father is best supported by the excerpt?

• He is a bit of a dreamer himself.

• He is sensitive to the needs of his son.

• He cares what his friends think about his son.

• He wants to share the wonders of the forest with Neftalí.

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Part B:

Which passage from the text best supports the inference made about Neftalí’s father?

• “He pulled the sticks and vines from his back pockets and tossed them aside.”

• “Father’s face tightened and turned to stone.”

• “Nefatlí couldn’t bear to leave the pine cone behind.”

• “When the train started, Neftalí waited for Father to come and sit with him.”

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What is the meaning of the word scour as it is used in the following sentence?

He scoured the ground around the tree and found a scattering of pine cones closed as tight as fists.

• to come near

• having dropped by the force of gravity

• arranged well; neat, tidy

• to search thoroughly

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What is the meaning of the word sympathetic as it is used in the following sentence?

But before the man could open his mouth, Father bellowed, “Ignore the boy! He is an idiot!” The man gave Neftalí a sympathetic nod and moved down the aisle.

• showing feeling for someone else's emotions

• arranged well; neat, tidy

• having dropped by the force of gravity

• to come near

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