FAST Practice Passage 3

Part A: How does Alice feel in Passage 1?

• angry

• scared

• confused

• pleased

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.1.9

Part B: How do Alice's actions affect the events in Passage 1?

• She asks the Cat for help so she can continue her journey.

• She is too afraid of mad people to walk down either path.

• She leaves the Cat to visit the Queen so they can play croquet.

• She gives the Cat a nickname and becomes friends with him.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Which two details explain why Alice decides to talk to the Cat in Passage 1?

• Alice can tell the Cat is very smart.

• Alice needs directions.

• Alice feels sorry for the Cat.

• The Cat needs help because he is lost.

• The Cat grins and seems friendly.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Part A: Based on Passage 1, which event can the reader expect will happen later in the story?

• Alice will play croquet with the Queen.

• Alice will meet other animals in the woods.

• Alice will climb the tree to look for the Cat.

• Alice will explore the woods to find a way home.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Part B: Which text from Passage 1 supports your answer in Part A?

• “The Cat only grinned when it saw Alice. It looked good-natured, she thought: still it had VERY long claws and a great many teeth, so she felt that it ought to be treated with respect.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,’ said the Cat.”

  “‘I don’t much care where—' said Alice.”

  “‘Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,’ said the Cat.” (paragraphs 3–5)

• “‘To begin with,’ said the Cat, ‘a dog’s not mad. You grant that?’”

  “‘I suppose so,’ said Alice.” (paragraphs 15–16)

• “‘…Do you play croquet with the Queen to-day?’”

  “‘I should like it very much,’ said Alice, ‘but I haven’t been invited yet.’”

  “‘You’ll see me there,’” said the Cat, and vanished. (paragraphs 19–21)

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Select two descriptions of Alice that are supported by details in Passage 1.

• Alice is sad about being lost and searches for a way to get home.

• Alice is curious and asks questions to better understand where she is.

• Alice is lonely and looks for someone who will be her friend.

• Alice is brave and talks with animals who may be dangerous.

• Alice is angry and avoids the people and animals in the woods.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.1.9

Read this paragraph from Passage 2.

“‘Where do you come from?’ said the Red Queen. ‘And where are you going? Look up, speak nicely, and don’t twiddle your fingers all the time.’” (paragraph 1)

What does this text tell the reader about the Red Queen?

• The Red Queen does not like Alice and wants her to leave.

• The Red Queen is angry that Alice is in her garden and shouts at Alice.

• The Red Queen is curious about Alice and wants Alice to behave properly.

• The Red Queen likes Alice and is very happy that Alice is visiting her garden.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the phrase had lost her way as it is used in Passage 2?

“Alice attended to all these directions, and explained, as well as she could, that she had lost her way.” (paragraph 2)

• did not know where she was

• was surprised to find a garden

• had forgotten her travel things

• was exploring a new path

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read this sentence from Passage 2.

“Alice wondered a little at this, but she was too much in awe of the Queen to disbelieve it.” (paragraph 4)

What does the word disbelieve mean in this sentence?

• allow

• explain

• doubt

• respect

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Part A: Which sentence best describes Alice’s point of view about the chess game?

• She is excited to see the huge game.

• She is curious about the rules of playing chess.

• She is more interested in the garden than the chess game.

• She is looking forward to making a big chessboard at home.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3