Ice Bear by Jackie Morris

What does the boy find in the snow that he believes are fallen stars?

• A seal's skin
• A shining jewel
• A bundle of white fur
• A piece of amber

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What does the boy's mother make for him when he is a child?

• A coat of seal skin
• A pair of boots
• A hat made of fur
• A Parker lined with wolf fur

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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How does the bear react when it first encounters the boy?

• It runs away
• It rubs its head against the boy
• It growls loudly
• It lifts the boy onto its back

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What is the significance of the Raven in the story?

• It helps the boy find his way home
• It steals the boy's amber
• It is a symbol of hope
• It leads the boy to the bears

What promise does the hunter make after losing his child?

• To find the bear that took his child
• To never hunt again
• To keep the boy's memory alive
• To move to another land

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the boy feel when he is torn between staying with the bears and going with his father?

• Sorrow
• Confusion
• Happiness
• Excitement

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CCSS.RL.3.3

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What does the great white bear do to the boy at the end of the story?

• Bears him on her back
• Changes him into a bear
• Sings him a lullaby
• Takes him to the stars

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CCSS.RL.5.5

What do the boy and the bear represent in the story?

• The bond between humans and animals
• The struggle for survival
• The importance of family
• The journey to find treasure

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What do the songs and stories represent in the boy's life?

• His longing for the past
• His desire for adventure
• His fear of the dark
• His connection to nature

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does the boy learn from living with the bears?

• The wisdom of the bears
• How to hunt seals
• How to build an ice cave
• The importance of friendship

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CCSS.RI.4.9

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