RL 8.2

1.  How does the character Shere Khan contribute to the theme of the selection?

• A. He represents a community trying to look after its members.
• B.  He represents a father trying to protect his family.
• C.  He represents respect between competitors.
• D. He represents selfishness and danger.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.  Which quote from the selection helps develop the theme?

• A.  “ ‘And good luck and strong white teeth go with noble children that they may never forget the hungry in this world.’ ”
• B.  “He scuttled to the back of the cave, where he found the bone of a buck with some meat on it, and sat cracking the end merrily.”
• C.    “ ‘Now the villagers of the Waingunga are angry with him, and he has come here to make our villagers angry.’ ”
• D. “He heard the dry, angry, snarly, singsong whine of a tiger who has caught nothing and does not care if all the jungle knows it.'

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.  Which is a summary of the selection?

• A. Tabaqui appears at the home of Mother and Father Wolf and hunts in Father Wolf’s quarters without any warning
• B.  Tabaqui appears at the home of Mother and Father Wolf, rudely teases them, and reports that Shere Khan plans to begin hunting in their quarters.
• C.  Tabaqui appears at the home of Mother and Father Wolf to warn them of Shere Khan’s plan for Father Wolf’s hunting grounds and to offer his help.
• D. Tabaqui appears at the home of Mother and Father Wolf, threatens to harm their children, and then tells them of his plan to steal their hunting grounds.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.  Which statement summarizes the theme of the selection?

• A. Gratitude is the greatest gift.
• B. Selfishness and greed are destructive.
• C. Friendship can withstand many obstacles.
• D. Family is the most important thing in life.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.  Which summarizes the conflict in the selection?

• A.  Mother and Father Wolf’s family is in danger due to Shere Khan’s change in hunting quarters.
• B. Mother and Father Wolf’s family is in danger due to Tabaqui’s change in hunting quarters.
• C.  Mother and Father Wolf’s family is in danger due to Shere Khan’s desire to hunt wolves.
• D. Mother and Father Wolf’s family is in danger due to a jackal that hunts wolves.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.  Which universal theme is present in the passage? 

• A.    the preservation of traditions 
• B.  the struggle of the common man 
• C.  the pursuit of individual freedom 
• D.  the destruction of the environment 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.  Which event in the passage most clearly supports the theme? 

• A.  Wil observes the farmers’ strong hands. 
• B. Wil recalls textbook readings about farming. 
• C. Wil talks with Susan in the café. 
• D. Wil watches Marge pour coffee. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

8.  How does the setting relate to the development of the theme in the passage? 

• A.  It is the place where the farmers reveal their concerns about farming. 
• B.  It provides a place in which to share secret plans. 
• C. It is an example of a business that is important to farmers. 
• D. It reflects the farmers’ desire for a quiet, solitary life. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

9.  Which statement best expresses a theme in the passage? 

• A. Cooperation and community are essential to success. 
• B. Farming is more challenging and unpredictable than people realize. 
• C. Real life experience is the best teacher. 
• D.  A good education is required for modern farmers to succeed. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

10.  What is the main idea of the passage? 

• A.  Farmers must confront challenging circumstances in order to survive. 
• B. Farmers need topsoil and rain in order to produce successful crops. 
• C.  New ways of farming will improve crop production. 
• D.  Farming brings people closer to nature. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2