Reading Bank 5

Read these lines from the passage. “‘I’ll be judge, I’ll be jury,’ said cunning old Fury.......” (lines 30–37) Based on these lines, which of the following is the poem’s theme about?

• anger

• injustice

• mistakes

• confusion

How does the image of the mouse contribute to the meaning of the poem?

• The image clarifies the author’s purpose.

• The image portrays the mouse’s fear of Fury.

• The image provides context for the poem's shape.

• The image shows why the mouse is in danger.

Which statement best describes the difference between Fury and the mouse?

• Fury is sly and wants to cheat the mouse, while the mouse is suspicious and unwilling to hold a useless trial.

• Fury is honorable and believes in a fair trial, while the mouse is cynical and doubts that judges and juries work.

• Fury is bored and wants to have a trial to pass the time, while the mouse is busy and doesn’t want to waste time.

• Fury is fun-loving and trying to entertain the mouse with a trial, while the mouse is grateful for Fury’s efforts but too tired to play.

Based on the poem’s content, what is the shape of the poem meant to resemble?

• a cur’s hair

• a dog’s collar

• a mouse’s tail

• an animal’s leash

Read these lines from the passage. “‘Such a trial, dear sir, With no jury or judge, would be wasting our breath.’” (lines 21–29) How do these lines build on previous lines in the poem?

• The cur is proposing a new idea.

• The mouse is responding to the cur’s words.

• The mouse is starting a conversation with the cur.

• The cur is cutting off any more discussion about the matter.

Select two sentences that show Bethany can be impatient with her brother.

• MR. BUMBLE: “We’re just going to have a quick rest here, son.” (paragraph 10)

• BETHANY: “Well, if Bret wasn’t slowing us down, we’d be home by now!” (paragraph 15)

• BRET: “(He sees BETHANY shake her head at him.)” (paragraph 9)

• BRET: “Are you trying to leave me behind, or what?” (paragraph 11)

• MR. BUMBLE: “Of course not. You keep wandering off.” (paragraph 12)

What does preoccupied mean as it is used in paragraph 16?

• agitated

• distracted

• separated

• confused

Read paragraphs 17–19 from the passage. Why are these stage directions and lines of dialogue important?

• They develop a significant plot point.

• They establish more clearly where the action is set.

• They describe in more depth what the characters look like.

• They list the props and costumes that the actors will need.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: What solves the problem of the family being lost?

• an experienced hiker

• a wise plan

• an unexpected event

• a memory of the hike

Which sentence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• “Follow me! No doubt about it—this is the way back to the car.” (paragraph 2)

• “Okay, but the map seems to say we should have turned back there, at Siri Trail.” (paragraph 5)

• “And we’ll all go at the same pace so we can enjoy the walk together.” (paragraph 23)

• “I just happened to notice it sitting right here on top of this sign for—Iris Trail!” (paragraph 38)