Benchmark Unit 9 week 2

In paragraph 1 of Passage 1, the woodcutter asks, "When will fortune ever smile on me?" What does the woodcutter mean?

• When will I get the money I earned?

• When will I feel happy about my work?

• When will good things start happening to me?

• When will something funny happen to my wife and me?

In paragraph 2 of Passage 1, what does it mean when the elf appeared out of nowhere?

• The elf was seen in the sky.

• The elf could be seen but not heard.

• The elf showed up suddenly and without warning.

• The elf was part of the woodcutter’s imagination.

Read the sentence from paragraph 10 of Passage 1. The woodcutter whispered meekly, "Will you miss the riches I’ve wasted?" What does the word meekly mean as it is used in the sentence?

• quietly

• loudly

• quickly

• confidently

What theme is developed in Passage 1?

• Work hard and play hard.

• Never give up on yourself.

• Be careful what you wish for.

• A penny saved is a penny earned.

Which two phrases from the story best develops the theme in Part A?

• It’s your lucky day, Woodcutter, for I am here to help you. By my power, your next three wishes will come true. (paragraph 2)

• The woodcutter rushed home to tell his wife what had happened, and she danced joyfully around the kitchen. (paragraph 3)

• The woodcutter clapped his hand over his mouth, but it was too late. The sausage was stuck to his wife’s nose. (paragraph 7)

• Sighing, he said, 'I wish I had not made that last wish.' (paragraph 8)

• The woodcutter whispered meekly, 'Will you miss the riches I’ve wasted?'. (paragraph 10)

What does by the skin of his teeth mean in paragraph 20 of Passage 2?

• just barely

• without harm

• very quickly

• using imagination

In Passage 2, what is true about Coyote at the end of the story?

• He is satisfied.

• He feels clever.

• He is disappointed.

• He decides to try harder.

What does squinting mean as it is used in paragraph 17 of Passage 2?

• opening wide in shock

• partly closing to see better

• shutting to avoid being afraid

• wishing for something you don’t have

Which sentence best summarizes paragraphs 12 and 13 of Passage 2?

• Coyote is hungry.

• Rabbit drinks from the pond.

• Coyote and Rabbit each make a plan.

• Rabbit and Coyote see each other from a distance.

Think about the two stories, 'Silly Wishes' and 'Rabbit and Coyote.' In what ways are the authors' presentations alike? Select two answers.

• Both authors tell stories where characters make mistakes.

• Both authors tell stories where one character tricks another.

• Both authors tell stories where people and animals can get along.

• Both authors tell stories where angry words get a character into trouble.

• Both authors tell stories where characters want something they don’t get.