The Stonecutter

Which quote shows why Hiro decides he does not want to be a mountain anymore?

• "...the travelers, who were amazed at his height."

• "He missed the warmth of the sun on his face..."

• "But he soon grew weary of his constant journey across the sky..."

• "...never able to enjoy the beauty of the world below."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which quote BEST shows the theme of the passage?

• "But he soon grew restless again, longing for the freedom to explore new places."

• "But this time, he stopped himself and realized the foolishness of his desires."

• "He understood that true happiness was found in the beauty of everyday life."

• "He was grateful for the lessons he had learned along his journey."

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

He enjoyed the admiration of the villagers and the travelers, who were amazed at his height. What does the word admiration mean as it is used in this sentence?

• anger

• laughter

• jealous looks

• great respect

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

And Hiro was restored to the man he once was. What is the meaning of restored in this sentence?

• stayed exactly the same

• moved to a brand new location

• brought back to the way things were

• changed into a completely new thing

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Readers can tell that this passage is written in which point of view because a narrator is telling the story.

• first- person

• second-person

• third-person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

As the magician soaked his feet in Hiro's warm water, Hiro told him that he wished instead to return to his former life as a humble stonecutter. What does the sentence tell readers about the magician?

• The magician is not in a hurry to get anywhere.

• The magician enjoys taking walks in the village.

• The magician wants Hiro to get back to his work.

• The magician is tired of listening to Hiro complain.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Look at the picture at the beginning of the passage. Which quote is better understood when looking at the picture?

• "...works of art that decorated the homes and pathways of the villagers."

• "Hiro was talented but often felt overshadowed by the splendor of the mountains that surrounded his village."

• "...while working on a stubborn piece of stone, Hiro spotted a group of travelers passing through the village."

• "Hiro approached the magician and begged him to grant his wish."

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7