8.) Based on the information in paragraph 8, what inference can be drawn about water movement in cities?

B. Natural waterways are overloaded with rainwater.

A. Natural waterways have disappeared.

C. There are fewer natural waterways now than in the past.

D. Flooding is caused when manmade waterways overflow.

9.) Part A: What is the author’s purpose in the passage?

D. to inform readers about the differences between rural and urban streams

A. to describe to readers the creation of urban and rural streams

B. to explain to readers the flooding of streams in rural and urban areas

C. to persuade readers that urban and rural streams are important to cities

9.) Part B: Which quotation supports the answer to Part A?

C. “Urban streams tend to carry more water at a faster speed after a storm than their country cousins.” (paragraph 4)

A. “Streams are an important part of every landscape, no matter whether that landscape is a forest, a city, or a suburb.” (paragraph 2)

B. “They are also part of the network of channels that drains rain and melting snow off our streets, parks, and yards.” (paragraph 3)

D. “Storm water has no choice but to flow downhill into street drains and ditches and then into streams.” (paragraph 5)

10.) Part A: What is a central idea of the passage?

D. City streams are different from streams that are found in the forest and other natural areas.

A. Streams in the city contain more water than streams in the forest.

B. Groundwater flows slowly underground and empties into stream channels.

C. Rainfall in suburban areas lands on hard surfaces, so it cannot infiltrate the soil.

10.) Part B: Which statement supports the answer to Part A?

D. Streams that are found in the city tend to contain more water and move faster than streams in the forests.

A. The fastmoving water in streams erodes the banks of the streams.

B. Streams provide habitat for many animals and plants that live around them.

C. Only about half the rain that falls in the forest falls to the earth and soaks into the ground.

11.) How does the author use the illustration to show the ideas presented in paragraphs 9–10?

B. by showing where the water goes in each setting

A. by showing how a stream looks in each setting

C. by showing the effects of infiltration in urban streams

D. by showing how wider channels exist in rural streams

14.) Select two quotations that support the claim that the Mole and Water Rat both appear nervous at the beginning of the passage.

C. “Then the two animals stood and regarded each other cautiously.” (paragraph 6)

D. "‘Oh, it’s all very well to talk,’ said the Mole rather pettishly, . . . ” (paragraph 10)

A. “ . . . and dreamily he fell to considering what a nice, snug dwellingplace it would make for an animal with few wants. . . .” (paragraph 1)

B. “As he gazed, something bright and small seemed to twinkle down in the heart of it, vanished, . . .” (paragraph 1)

E. “The Rat said nothing, but stooped and unfastened a rope and hauled on it; . . .” (paragraph 11)

16.) How does the use of the words “bright,” “twinkle,” and “like a tiny star” impact the tone of the passage?

A. The words develop a positive outlook.

B. The words create an unwelcoming setting.

C. The words establish an element of surprise.

D. The words describe a conflict in the passage.

17.) Read the sentence from paragraph 14. “What?” cried the Rat, openmouthed: “Never been in a—you never—well I—what have you been doing, then?” How does the sentence contribute to the passage?

C. by indicating the depth of the Rat’s devotion to boating

A. by introducing the conflict between the characters

B. by using dialogue to develop the theme of friendship

D. by showing the Mole’s distaste for those unfamiliar with the river

18.) Which quotation supports the idea that the Mole and the Rat are unfamiliar with each other?

A. “Then the two animals stood and regarded each other cautiously.” (paragraph 6)

B. “‘Hullo, Mole!’ said the Water Rat. ‘Hullo, Rat!’ said the Mole.” (paragraphs 7–8)

C. "‘Oh, it’s all very well to talk,’ said the Mole rather pettishly, . . .” (paragraph 10)

D. "The Rat sculled smartly across and made fast.” (paragraph 12)

19.) What central idea does the author convey during the boat ride?

D. The Mole and the Rat develop an unexpected friendship.

A. The Rat becomes a role model for the Mole.

B. The Mole feels adventurous about his new encounter.

C. The Rat and the Mole share new excitement together.

20.) Which quotation shows the reader that the Mole has respect for the Rat?

B. “. . . and the Mole to his surprise and rapture found himself actually seated in the stern of a real boat.” (paragraph 12)

A. “The Rat said nothing, but stooped and unfastened a rope and hauled on it; then lightly stepped into a little boat. . . .” (paragraph 11)

C. “‘Do you know, I’ve never been in a boat before in all my life.’” (paragraph 13)

D. “‘Is it so nice as all that?’ asked the Mole shyly, though he was quite prepared to believe it as he leant back in his seat and surveyed the cushions, the oars, the rowlocks, . . .” (paragraph 15)

21.) What is the theme of the passage?

C. Taking chances can lead to new adventures.

A. Working hard can produce success.

B. Being careful can prevent future problems.

D. Forgiving others can be the beginning of friendship.

22.) What does the photograph portray that helps the reader understand the passage?

B. the river filling with rainwater

C. plants growing beside the river

D. the Mole swimming in the river

"Streams in the City" & "Wind in the Willows" Review Game!

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 4 pts

1. Which sentence states a central idea of paragraphs 1 and 2?

A. Streams are vital resources for people.

B. Streams are only found outside of cities.

C. Streams are different in various landscapes.

D. Streams are normal parts of natural settings.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 4 pts

2. Part A: What is the author’s purpose for using the phrase “Often they lie
low” in paragraph 2?

A. to provide an example of an urban stream

B. to show that urban streams are often polluted

C. to show that urban streams are not easily seen

D. to contrast an urban stream with a rural stream

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 4 pts

2. Part B: Which quotation from paragraph 2 supports the answer to Part A?

A. ". . . part of every landscape, . . .”

B. “. . . a forest, a city, or a suburb.”

C. “. . . flowing under sidewalks, . . .”

D. “. . . rippling by shopping centers.”

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 4 pts

3. Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
Streams, stream banks, and the low lands around them provide important habitat for animals and plants that share the urban/suburban landscape with us.
What does habitat mean as it is used in the sentence?

A. area

B. environment

C. shelter

D. territory

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 4 pts

4.) How do paragraphs 4 and 5 support the central idea that streams
are important to urban and rural settings?

A. They discuss the importance of both types of streams.

B. They elaborate on how streams provide resources to

plants.

C. They detail similarities and differences of both types of

streams.

D. They explain why natural streams are better than urban

streams.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 4 pts

5.) How does the author introduce the idea of urban streams?

A. by pointing out that urban settings also have streams

B. by preparing readers to think only about rural streams

C. by getting readers to focus on the characteristics of all

streams

D. by presenting readers with the transition from rural to

urban streams

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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10 sec • 4 pts

6.) Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
Instead it hits impervious surfaces like hard pavement and rooftops and has no chance to infiltrate the soil.
What is the meaning of impervious as it is used in the sentence?

A. affected

B. cracked

C. exposed

D. resistant

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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"Streams in the City" & "Wind in the Willows" Review Game!

1. Which sentence states a central idea of paragraphs 1 and 2?

2. Part A: What is the author’s purpose for using the phrase “Often they lielow” in paragraph 2?

2. Part B: Which quotation from paragraph 2 supports the answer to Part A?

3. Read the sentence from paragraph 3.Streams, stream banks, and the low lands around them provide important habitat for animals and plants that share the urban/suburban landscape with us.What does habitat mean as it is used in the sentence?

4.) How do paragraphs 4 and 5 support the central idea that streamsare important to urban and rural settings?

5.) How does the author introduce the idea of urban streams?

6.) Read the sentence from paragraph 5.Instead it hits impervious surfaces like hard pavement and rooftops and has no chance to infiltrate the soil.What is the meaning of impervious as it is used in the sentence?

7.) Read the sentence from paragraph 7.If all this extra water is diverted directly into a stream channel, several important changes will occur.What is the meaning of diverted as it is used in the sentence?

8.) Based on the information in paragraph 8, what inference can be drawn about water movement in cities?

9.) Part A: What is the author’s purpose in the passage?

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2. Part A: What is the author’s purpose for using the phrase “Often they lie
low” in paragraph 2?

3. Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
Streams, stream banks, and the low lands around them provide important habitat for animals and plants that share the urban/suburban landscape with us.
What does habitat mean as it is used in the sentence?

4.) How do paragraphs 4 and 5 support the central idea that streams
are important to urban and rural settings?

6.) Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
Instead it hits impervious surfaces like hard pavement and rooftops and has no chance to infiltrate the soil.
What is the meaning of impervious as it is used in the sentence?

7.) Read the sentence from paragraph 7.
If all this extra water is diverted directly into a stream channel, several important changes will occur.
What is the meaning of diverted as it is used in the sentence?