5th Grade Standards + NM Trivia!

What is the main theme of the story "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• • Speed is everything.

• • Slow and steady wins the race.

• Never trust a tortoise.

• Hares are faster than tortoises.

What was the principal color of New Mexico's original flag?

• Blue

• Turquoise

• Yellow

• Red

What is the main theme of the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"?

• • Wolves are dangerous.

• • Boys should not lie.

• • Honesty is important.

• Always be alert.

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico, and it is the oldest capital in the United States. What year was Santa Fe established?

• 1912

• 1642

• 1800

• 1610

Read the following passage: "The forest was alive with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves." What can you infer about the forest?

• • It is silent.

• • It is lively.

• • It is deserted.

• It is dark.

One of the world's best preserved volcanic calderas is the Valles Caldera, located in which mountains?

• Sangre de Cristo

• Jemez

• Sandias

• Nacimiento

What happens to the decimal point when a decimal is multiplied by 10?

• It moves one place to the left.

• It disappears

• It moves one place to the right.

• It stays where it is.

Which of the following is the correct representation of 10^4?

• 100,000

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 100

The leaves of the _____ New Mexico’s state flower, can be used to make rope, baskets, and sandals.

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?

• Be persistent.
• Be honest.
• Always share with others.
• Respect your family.