The Year of the Rat Selection & Vocabulary Test

What does dad most likely mean in the beginning of the story when he says he will turn into a snowman on the way to work?

• He will get covered with snow.

• He will wear many layers of clothing to stay warm.

• He will play in the snow with Pacy.

• He will not be able to move because he is so cold.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "talent" most likely mean when used in the story?

• Musical instrument
• Physical appearance
• Weather forecast
• Skill

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why does Dad most likely tell Pacy about the philosophers and the orange fish?

• To teach her how to make good choices

• To warn her about the difficulty in life

• to explain that she knows herself better than anyone else

• to show her there can be different opinions about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does Pacy show she is strong like a tiger?

• She corrects the way Becky says a classmates name.

• She works with Becky and Charlotte on the Panda project.

• She makes plans for her friend Melody to visit.

• She does not know if she wants to be an author and illustrator.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the main theme of the story?

• You can never escape a cold door.

• It is not difficult to choose a career.

• Being brave takes strength and courage.

• You can never know how someone feels.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In the story Pacy feels "clumsy." What does clumsy mean?

• clumsy refers to being organized and efficient
• clumsy means smart and agile
• doing something in a careless way

• graceful in movement or handling things

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Pacy made a resolution. What does it mean to make a resolution?

• To watch a movie
• To go for a walk
• To make a cake
• To make a decision to do or not do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When a person has doubts, what does this mean?

• Certainty or affirmation
• Uncertainty or questioning
• Confusion or chaos
• Belief or conviction

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

If you have an "awkward" moment, what kind of moment did you have?

• Exciting
• Funny
• Joyful
• Embarrassing or uncomfortable

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

You are relying on your best friend to help you study. What does "relying" mean?

• Ignoring
• Depending on someone or something for support or help.
• Neglecting
• Forgetting

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4