G5 Main Spring Midterm

What does Katya do to get closer to and make Pip trust her more?

• Katya yells at Pip to get her attention and chases her around the house.

• Katya talks to Pip softly, moves slowly and carefully around her, and spends time near her.

• Katya feeds Pip carrots to show her kindness and win her over.

Explain what Katya meant. "Pip wasn't a boa constrictor, true enough, she thought, but she was no kitten, either."

• Katya means that Pip is similar to a kitten in some ways, suggesting that she may be playful or curious like a young cat.

• Katya is comparing Pip to a boa constrictor, suggesting that Pip is as dangerous as a snake.

• Katya means that Pip is different from a kitten, implying that Pip may have different behaviors or characteristics.

Which sentence tells us that Katya's parents trust her?

• "No. goofball, her rabbit likes bananas. Fresh bananas, but you've gotta peel them, and those dried-up banana chips. Maybe you should see if your borrowed bunny likes bananas.”

• Her parents exchanged quick, concerned glances, the way parents often do. “Is something...wrong with Pip?” Dad asked cautiously.

• "Maybe we can change that rule this time. After all, you've worked awfully hard to win Pip’s trust. It would be a shame to let her down."

Stubborn means ______________.

• you change your opinion easily

• you are determined not to change your opinion

• you easily get others to change their opinions

Why did Abuelita understand Amalia's sadness?

• She is old.

• She believed that sadness is a natural part of life and should be acknowledged and addressed.

• She had experienced similar feelings of loss and separation in her own life.

What are the lessons we learned in A Borrowed Bunny?

• Fostering animals is not a long-term commitment.

• Patience and determination can lead to building trust.

• Animals are predictable and easy to understand.

According to Abuelita, what is a good way to deal with missing loved ones?

• Ignore the feelings of loss and focus on the present.

• Avoid attachment to avoid the pain of separation.

• Find ways to keep loved ones close, even if they are physically distant.

How do the following words of Abuelita reveal her point of view? “The same is true with things we treasure: They happen, bloom for a time, and then fade away. Then sometimes they may reappear again, or something else will take their place.”

• Abuelita believes that cherished memories and relationships may change over time, and new experiences will never happen again.

• Abuelita sees life as a cycle of loss and renewal, in which things or people we love can change but also return or be replaced by other meaningful times or people.

• Abuelita suggests that people are not that important in our lives.

Which text evidence best explains the growth in Katya's relationship with Pip?

•  “Thank you for showing me.” Katya whispered. “I'll put your house back now.” She gently replaced the cardboard box over the little family.

• “They wouldn’t tolerate anyone but you, but after a month, you transformed them into perfectly loving little pets."

• Right now, the Ryans were fostering a litter of kittens that had been with them for two months.

Why does Abuelita often share stories of their family with Amalia?

• Abuelita helps her pass the time during their visits together so she won't feel bored.

• Through storytelling, Abuelita wants to persuade Amalia to move to Mexico.

• Sharing family stories educates Amalia about her cultural and family heritage and history.