Danger in Quicksand Swamp Ch. 5-7

Jake and Ben found a boat. When they dug it out of the sand, it was filled with something. What was inside the boat?

• logs

• rocks

• water

• gravel

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why did Jake and Ben need to take the boat with them?

• They were worried that it would float away if they left it.

• They were worried that they would not be able to find it again when they came back.

• They were worried that someone would take it if they left it there.

• They did not want their parents to find out about the boat.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What time of day did Jake and Ben start back to Ben's house after they uncovered the boat?

• They left at noon so Ben could be back in time for lunch.

• They left just as the sun was setting.

• They left around midnight.

• They left in the afternoon to get back in time for church.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

From what point of view is the story told?

• It is told in 3rd person because someone outside the story is telling it.

• It is told in 3rd person because someone in the story is telling it.

• It is told in 1st person because Jake is telling it.

• It is told in 1st person because Ben is telling it.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did Ben and Jake use to paddle the canoe down the river?

• Nothing, there was a strong current that carried them along.

• The paddles they found inside the boat.

• The paddles they brought with them.

• The shovels they brought with them.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Jake and Ben found a note their parents left for them. What did it say?

• DO NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE. WE ARE OUT LOOKING FOR YOU!

• MEET US AT JAKE'S HOUSE!

• WE ARE OUT SEARCHING THE RIVER, STAY HOME!

• YOU ARE BOTH GROUNDED!

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Jake and Ben's parents were not home when the boys brought the boat home. Where were they?

• They had gone to church without them.

• They were still at work.

• They were out looking for the boys.

• Jake's parents were at Ben's house for their Saturday night card game.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What was Ben's punishment for staying on the river until dark when his mother told him to be home for lunch?

• No fishing for Ben for the rest of the summer.

• Ben had to work in the garden.

• Ben was not allowed to spend any more time with Jake.

• Ben was grounded.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What did Jake and Ben find in the boat?

• They found a Mason jar with a map inside.

• They found plugs and hooks in good condition.

• They found nothing of value.

• They found a baseball glove stuck under one of the seats.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Ben and Jake closed the barn door when they opened the tackled box. Ben said the hair on his neck tingled. What do you think was happening?

• Ben felt excited to find out what was in the tackle box.

• Ben's neck was still sore from digging up the boat.

• It was hot in the barn with the door closed and Ben's hair was tickling his neck in the summer heat.

• Ben was mad at Jake for opening the Mason jar.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1