Why the Sea is Salty The Boy

What is the initial reaction of the villagers to the boy's idea of building a bridge between the islands?

• They think it is a great idea.

• The laugh and think it is silly.

• They immediately start building it.

• They ignore him completely.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the boy's request to get food for the giant reveal about his character?

• He is selfish and only thinks of himself.

• He is kind and considerate of others.

• He is afraid of the giant.

• He does not care about the villagers.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does the word "horizon" most likely mean based on context clues?

• A type of boat

• The line where the sky meets the sea

• A large wave

• A distant island

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the third-person narrator differ from a first-person narrator in the story>

• The third-person narrator is a character in the story.

• The third-person narrator knows only one character's thoughts.

• The third-person narrator knows what all characters think and feel.

• The third-person narrator uses "I" and "my" pronouns.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What lesson about life might the author want to share through the villagers' change in perspective?

• Hard work never pays off.

• Dreams are not worth pursuing.

• It is important to listen to others and be open-minded.

• It is best to follow the crowd.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9