QSA #1 Review

Use The Last Wild Place -What can the reader infer about Chip based on his reaction to seeing fewer rabbits than usual in paragraph 9?

• He is worried that the rabbits are avoiding the area.

• He thinks more rabbits will appear if they wait.

• He fears that something has happened to the rabbits.

• He believes they need to change their method of counting the rabbits.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of The Last Wild Place:
“The young ones were wilder than Miz Rabbit, but if Chip and Luther put out a few handfuls of grain and waited, they would come nibble at it.”
What is the most likely reason the author uses the word "wilder" in this sentence?

• To show that the young rabbits are more curious than Miz Rabbit.

• To emphasize that the young rabbits are less familiar with the boys than Miz Rabbit.

• To suggest that the young rabbits are harder to count than Miz Rabbit

• To highlight that the young rabbits are less tame than Miz Rabbit

Which sentence from The Last Wild Place best conveys the theme?

• “Once Chip and Luther had tried to explore back there but they hadn’t gone more than a dozen yards when they hit a swampy area and sank up to their knees in mud.” (paragraph 2)

• “After making a line of feed on the ground, the two boys sprawled on the grass and waited.” (paragraph 11)

• “What they didn’t see on this particular afternoon was a lot of rabbits.” (paragraph 8)

• “More always did if they waited long enough.” (paragraph 10)

What is a message in the story The Last Wild Place?

• Patience can lead to rewarding experiences.

• Nature is full of unpredictable dangers.

• Working together makes challenging tasks easier.

• Respect for animals helps build trust.

Use The Last Wild Place - Based on paragraph 4, what can the reader infer about the boys’ view of the woods?

• They are afraid to explore the area again.

• They feel a sense of adventure in the woods.

• They believe the woods are dangerous but exciting.

• They are eager to revisit the woods in the future.

A Wave of a Day - What can the reader infer about Abby based on her reaction to Xavier’s offer to teach her how to surf?

• She is nervous about trying something new.

• She is excited to spend time with her brother.

• She is eager to impress her brother with her skills.

• She is unsure if she will be able to learn how to surf.

Read this sentence from line 24 of A Wave of a Day:
“I’ll watch you right here from the sand.”
What is the most likely reason the author includes this line in the poem?

• To show Xavier's confidence in Abby's ability to surf.

• To highlight Xavier’s unwillingness to help Abby further.

• To suggest that Xavier is too tired to continue surfing.

• To emphasize Xavier's desire to spend time with Abby on the beach.

Which line from A Wave of a Day best conveys the theme of the poem?

• “A wave carries him closer to shore: His surfing skills are mesmerizing.” (line 2)

• “Well first, he laughs, ‘there’s something to know before venturing out to the sea.’” (line 15)

• “Out in the water I send a big smile—it’s been a day like no other.” (line 27)

• “He jumps off his board on the shore of sunny Galveston Beach.” (line 10)

What is a message in the poem A Wave of a Day?

• Family bonds are strengthened through shared experiences.

• Overcoming fears is the key to success.

• Learning new skills requires hard work and persistence.

• The ocean can be a place of both beauty and danger.

A Wave of a Day - Based on the speaker's feelings throughout the poem, what can the reader infer about her relationship with Xavier?

• She looks up to him and wants to impress him.

• She is frustrated by his lack of attention.

• She feels nervous about his surfing skills.

• She is excited to take surfing lessons from him.