The Young Boy and the Nez Perces Tribe

Which statement summarizes the selection?

• A young boy’s skill and bravery save his tribe and earn him a distinguished name.

• A group of buffalo travel into a patch of sage-bushes and are hunted by a young boy and his dog.

• A Nez Perces tribe is in trouble, and a young boy is its only hope.

• A young boy’s father is the tribe’s chief, and he is proud and delighted by his son’s accomplishment.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

According to the selection, 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.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the phrase "they sat down to starve" in paragraph 4 impact the tone of the selection?

• 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.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do paragraphs 5-8 reveal about the young boy?

• The young boy feels it is his duty to help his tribe in a time of need.

• The young boy feels nervous about hunting without his father.

• The young boy feels angry that his neighbors will not help him hunt.

• The young boy feels it is dangerous to be alone in the wilderness.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• "...there was no grass around them to give excuse for lingering."

• "Nearer and nearer drew the gigantic game."

• "...the great animal lurched forward."

• "It was a complete victory."

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection?

• Florence Bascom was encouraged to pursue geology by her parents.

• Florence Bascom was the first female student at Johns Hopkins University.

• Florence Bascom wrote poetry and taught classes when she was not conducting fieldwork.

• Florence Bascom fought for the opportunity to work and excel in the field of geology.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the structure of paragraphs 1-4 support the author’s purpose?

• Cause and effect illustrates how Bascom decided on a career in geology.

• Description shows how Bascom overcame obstacles to pursue her goals.

• Chronological order explains why Bascom was encouraged by her family.

• Question and answer suggests why Bascom was an important figure in history.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why was Bascom required to sit behind a screen in the classroom?

• Bascom’s education was meant to be kept secret from her other classmates.

• Bascom was sensitive to the lights used in the classroom, and she needed a covering.

• Women and men were not typically taught together in the same classroom.

• The professors did not agree to teach women, so she needed to remain hidden.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the anecdote in paragraphs 6-7 connect to the idea that female students were treated differently than male students?

• by commenting on the lack of fieldwork performed by female students versus male students

• by elaborating on the desires of female students to skip physical education classes

• by stressing that the abilities and talents of females would never be equal to those of male students

• by illustrating that something as harmless as a female’s outfit was questioned by her male counterparts