Exploring Personal Narratives in Depth

Read the following passage and answer the question: "On a bright summer morning, Emily decided to explore the old forest behind her house. She had always been curious about the stories her grandmother told her about the magical creatures that lived there. As she walked deeper into the woods, she felt a mix of excitement and fear. Suddenly, she heard a rustling sound behind her. Turning around, she saw a small, glowing creature with wings. It was a fairy! Emily couldn't believe her eyes. The fairy smiled and beckoned her to follow. Emily hesitated for a moment but then decided to trust the fairy and followed it deeper into the forest." What is the main theme of the passage?

• The importance of family traditions

• The excitement of discovering new things

• The dangers of exploring unknown places

• The power of friendship

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Emily's character?

• She is cautious and prefers to stay at home.

• She is adventurous and curious.

• She is afraid of the dark.

• She dislikes her grandmother's stories.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To inform readers about the dangers of forests

• To entertain readers with a magical story

• To persuade readers to explore nature

• To describe the history of fairies

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Which word best describes the mood of the passage?

• Mysterious

• Sad

• Angry

• Boring

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CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the incident and response in the passage?

• Emily hears a rustling sound and runs away.

• Emily sees a fairy and decides to follow it.

• Emily gets lost in the forest and cries.

• Emily finds a treasure and takes it home.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the author develop the point of view of Emily in the passage?

• By describing her thoughts and feelings

• By showing her actions only

• By using dialogue between characters

• By focusing on the fairy's perspective

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CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the word "beckoned" mean as used in the passage?

• Ignored

• Called

• Pushed

• Laughed

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Which detail from the passage supports the idea that Emily is curious?

• She stayed at home all summer.

• She decided to explore the old forest.

• She ignored the fairy and walked away.

• She was afraid of the stories her grandmother told.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the impact of the word "glowing" in the description of the fairy?

• It makes the fairy seem dangerous.

• It emphasizes the fairy's magical nature.

• It suggests the fairy is tired.

• It indicates the fairy is angry.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Emily's fear of the forest

• Emily's encounter with a magical creature

• Emily's dislike for her grandmother's stories

• Emily's decision to stay at home

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CCSS.RL.6.2