The Pod Quiz

Which genre of literature does this selection best fit into?

• Adventure story

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction

• Mystery story

What inference can be made about Jesse from the first sentence of the selection?

• He is annoyed with his cousin Pete.

• He doesn’t get along with his cousin Pete.

• He wants to talk about fish with his cousin.

• He doesn’t want to be with his family.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which two emotions describe Jesse’s feelings in the beginning of the selection?

• Anger

• Frustration

• Grief

• Guilt

• Exhaustion

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

In paragraph 11, what causes Jesse to pass the first store on his way to go buy milk?

• He decides that it is too cold to get out of the car.

• He is distracted by the sight of the dolphin on the beach.

• He is distracted by his thoughts about the accident.

• He decides that he needs more time to think.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which definition best matches the meaning of impulse as it is used in paragraph 14?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the best way to combine the first two sentences in paragraph 17?

• Fragments of Pete’s endless monologue came back to him, his cousin had said that a dolphin’s rib structure wasn’t built to protect it on land.

• Fragments of Pete’s endless monologue came back to him; his cousin had said that a dolphin’s rib structure wasn’t built to protect it on land.

• Fragments of Pete’s endless monologue came back to him, and his cousin had said that a dolphin’s rib structure wasn’t built to protect it on land.

• Fragments of Pete’s endless monologue came back to him, but his cousin had said that a dolphin’s rib structure wasn’t built to protect it on land.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3C

Which sentence from the selection indicates that Jesse does not enjoy the family reunions as much as he once did?

• Jesse didn’t want to think about how a man driving a pickup had jumped a red light, slamming into his car and fracturing his legs.

• Once outside, he wished he’d brought his parka—the wind had an icy sting—but he wasn’t going back into the house.

• On impulse, he turned the wheel, pulling into an empty parking lot that faced the water.

• These days Jesse always felt as if there was a tight, hard knot in his chest.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which two statements describe how Jesse’s actions will most likely affect him in the future?

• He will develop a closer relationship with and have more respect for his own family.

• He will begin to use the accident as an excuse to expect less of himself and others.

• He will realize what true disappointment feels like and see how lucky he is to have survived.

• He will become less angry toward the situation and take more responsibility for his actions.

• He will be determined to prove he knows more about oceans and marine life than his cousin does.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Why did the author choose to title this selection The Pod? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer: The author chose to title this passage "The Pod" because...

Cite: The text says,".."

Explain: This helps to show that the title should be "The Pod" because...

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

How do the events in this story change Jesse’s opinion of his cousin Pete? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer: Jesse's opinion of his cousin Pete changes from _______ to _______.

Cite: In the story, Pete ______

Explains: By doing this, Jesse's opinion changes because_____

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3