Week 31 8th ELA Cold Read

Which quotation from the passage supports the idea that the boy was determined to help his tribe?

• “Days and days before they had been away out on the plains hunting for buffalo.” (paragraph 3)

• “He lay now with his sharp-pointed wolfish ears pricked forward, listening.” (paragraph 6)

• “…and was evidently out on a hunting expedition—the one person in that band of Nez Perces with life and energy enough to try and do something.” (paragraph 6)

• “Every Indian has to do something notable, before his tribe gives him the honor of a distinguishing name.” (paragraph 8)

According to the passage, why were the Nez Perces in danger of starvation?

• The men of the tribe were away hunting for food and had not returned.

• 
  A storm ruined their food storage, which meant they could not eat the damaged food.

• Most of the tribe were too tired and lazy to go out into the mountains for food.

• A drought caused the grasses to dry out, which meant there were no animals around to hunt.

Which set of statements best summarizes the passage?

• A group of buffalo travel into a patch of sage-bushes and are hunted by a young boy and his dog. The boy’s dog is named One Eye. One Eye warns the young boy of the incoming buffalo. One Eye barks with delight at the end.

• A tribe of Nez Perces Indians is in danger of starvation. A young boy and his dog wait in the sage-bushes for game to appear. The boy is successful on his hunting mission, and the tribe enjoys a grand feast. Due to his skill and bravery, the boy earns the name of Two Arrows.

• An injured buffalo stumbles into the camp of the Nez Perces tribe. One of the older warriors tries to take credit for the situation.The tribe’s chief realizes his son is responsible, and he is proud and delighted by his son’s accomplishment.

• The mountain ranges of the West are home to large varieties of animals. Buffalo, sage-hens, rabbits, and deer can be found in and around the mountains. During times of drought, the animals must travel to find sources of water.

Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader determine the meaning of the word forlorn?

• “…were scattered around…”

• “…patches of grass…”

• “…all together…”

• “…pitifully desolate.”

Which quotation from paragraphs 11-13 shows how the author creates suspense?

• “…there was no grass around them to give excuse for lingering.” (paragraph 11)

• 
  “Nearer and nearer drew the gigantic game.” (paragraph 12)

• 
  “…the great animal lurched forward.” (paragraph 12)

• “It was a complete victory.” (paragraph 13)

Part A

How does the author create suspense in the beginning of the passage?

• by contrasting the dry grasses in the camp to the bubbling springs in the mountain range

• by describing the reasons why there were no animals left to hunt

• by contrasting the desperation of the tribe to the commitment of the boy and his dog

• by describing the ways in which the members of the Nez Perces tribe earn their names

Part B

Which quotation from the passage provides support for the answer in Part A?

• “There were trees and bushes and patches of grass near the spring, take it all together, and it was a most forlorn looking place.” (paragraph 2)

• “They had found the grass dry and parched by a long drought so that no buffalo in his senses was likely to be there.” (paragraph 3)

• “Two, who were not warriors, had not arrived at the same conclusion, and both these were among the sage-bushes that morning.” (paragraph 5)

• “Every Indian has to do something notable, before his tribe gives him the honor of a distinguishing name.” (paragraph 8)

Read the incomplete summary of the passage. A tribe of Nez Perces Indians is in danger of starvation. A young boy and his dog wait in the sage-bushes for game to appear. The boy is successful on his hunting mission, and the tribe enjoys a grand feast. Which sentence should be added to make a complete and accurate summary?

• The boy’s dog companion is named One Eye.

• Due to his skill and bravery, the boy earns the name of Two Arrows.

• Traveling toward the boy, a female and male buffalo walk into danger.

• An older warrior tries to take credit for the boy’s accomplishments.

Select one phrase from paragraph 2 that helps the reader determine the meaning of the word forlorn

• were scattered around

• patches of grass

• all together

• pitifully desolate

How does the phrase “they sat down to starve” in paragraph 4 impact the tone of the passage?

• It creates a defeated tone by implying that the tribe has given up.

• It creates a patient tone by implying that the tribe accepts its fate.

• It creates a sympathetic tone by implying that the tribe needs help.

• It creates a sluggish tone by implying that the tribe refuses to hunt.