4th U1W1 Test

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Chickadees often behave in playful ways.

• The author tries to catch the chickadees.

• Chickadees may be very slow to trust people.

• The author wants to see the chickadees’ nest.

How does the phrase 'like a little gray pinwheel' add meaning to the passage?

• It shows that the chickadee looked like a toy.

• It shows that the chickadee moved quickly.

• It shows that the chickadee flew away.

• It shows that the chickadee had pointed feathers.

What detail from the passage reveals that the chickadees’ nest was near the fence rail?

• A. “Chickadee had never seemed afraid of me, and I thought he would trust me now.” (paragraph 1)

• B. “He pretended to be very busy hunting for insects.” (paragraph 1)

• C. “The male especially seemed just in the mood for a frolic.” (paragraph 2)

• D. “They had some material in their beaks both times when they appeared on the rail.” (paragraph 3)

The author writes that he was “puzzled” as he watched the chickadees. Which detail from the passage best explains this perspective?

• A. “Presently his mate appeared. Then both birds hopped and twittered about the rail.” (paragraph 2)

• B. “While watching his performance, I hardly noticed that his mate had gone till she reappeared suddenly on the rail beside him.” (paragraph 2)

• C. “They had some material in their beaks both times when they appeared on the rail.” (paragraph 3)

• D. “They were probably off hunting for more—for rabbit fur, perhaps. But what had they done with it?” (paragraph 3)

Which sentence from the passage reveals the author’s perspective in this text?

• I grew up on a small family farm. (paragraph 1)

• From an early age, I knew my family needed these animals, and they needed us. (paragraph 1)

• I loved to explore the nearby meadows and woods. (paragraph 2)

• The straight threads extended from the center of the web like the spokes of a bicycle wheel. (paragraph 3)

Read this sentence from paragraph 4.

“In the slanted morning light, the dewdrops on the threads were

sparkling diamonds.”

How does the metaphor in this sentence add meaning to the passage?

• It suggests that the spider’s web looks expensive.

• It suggests that the spider’s web is bright and clean.

• It suggests that the spider’s web seems out of place.

• It suggests that the spider’s web is a beautiful sight.

Which sentence states a central idea of this passage?

• The author helped take care of cows and chickens.

• Many animals lived in the woods without any help.

• The author loved to explore and learn about nature.

• Brown spiders made their webs on the pasture fence.

Which two sentences describe the perspectives of the authors of “Ways of Wood Folk” and “Web of Wonder?”

• Both authors enjoy watching nature.

• Both authors describe how a creature moves.

• Both authors admire something a creature has made.

• Both authors explain how a creature gets its food.

• Both authors describe how male and female creatures behave toward each other.