Open Up - Grade 4 - ELA - Module 2 - Mid Unit 2 Assessment

Which explanation is most appropriate for how the pufferfish inflates? (RI.4.1)

• The pufferfish fills up its body with air.
• The pufferfish fills up its body with air or water.
• The pufferfish fills up its eyes with air
• The pufferfish fills up its eyes with water.

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RI.4.1

Which line from the text “Pufferfish” best supports your answer for Question 1? (RI.4.1)

• “The pufferfish usually hides to escape predators.”
• “Some are brightly colored to show predators they are poisonous.”
• “the pufferfish quickly swallows air or water until it is completely full and round.”
• “Pointed spines stick out of the body when it is inflated.”

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RI.4.1

Once the pufferfish is inflated, what other defense mechanism does it have? (RI.4.1)

• It squirts poison.
• It has bulging eyes.
• Spines stick out from the skin.
• It swims faster.

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RI.4.1

Which line from the text “Pufferfish” best supports your answer for Question 3? (RI.4.1)

• “Pointed spines stick out of the body when it is inflated.”
• “Some are brightly colored to show predators they are poisonous.”
• “the pufferfish quickly swallows air or water until it is completely full and round.”
• “The pufferfish usually hides to escape predators.”

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RI.4.1

According to the text, what danger does a predator face if it swallows the pufferfish? (RI.4.1)

• It would get bigger as the pufferfish filled up its stomach with water inside the predator.
• It would swim slower
• It would be poisoned.
• It would be unable to move.

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RI.4.1

Which line from the text “Pufferfish” best supports your answer for Question 5? (RI.4.1)

• “Most pufferfish contain a dangerous poison.”
• “One pufferfish has enough poison to kill 30 humans!”
• “It can be deadly to eat if you don’t know how to prepare it.”
• “If a predator swallows a pufferfish, it could be lethal.”

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RI.4.1

What is the main idea of the text “Spiky Surprise”? (RI.4.2)What’s the most important thing the author wants us to know from reading this text?

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RI.4.2

Cite two details (evidence) from the text that support the main idea. (RI.4.2)

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RI.4.2

According to the text, the pufferfish is not as innocent as he looks for all of the following reasons except ___________________ (RI.4.2):

• He has long, sharp spines that stick straight out when he fills up with water or air.
• He glides through the ocean.
• He is toxic if swallowed.

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RI.4.2

Summarize the text “Spiky Surprise” in no more than five sentences. (RI.4.2)

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RI.4.2