The Selfish Giant Comprehension

What does this sentence suggest?
TRESPASSERS
WILL BE
PROSECUTED

• a. The giant needs to protect his property from thieves.
• b. The giant is selfless.
• c. The giant needs to keep the rabbits out of his garden.
• d. The giant is an egotistical character.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which statement is most likely true about Snow and Frost in paragraph 9?

• a. They are bitter and angry.
• b. They feel a deep sorrow and loss.
• c. They are ecstatic and elated.
• d. They feel despondent and miserable.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence from the story best shows the Giant has changed his
perception?

• a. And the Giant’s heart melted as he looked out.
• b. The Giant went to bid him good-bye.
• c. Years went over, and the Giant grew very old and feeble.
• d. One winter morning he looked out of his window.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In paragraph 22, the description of the giant suggests that-

• a. The giant is ambivalent.
• b. The giant is peaceful.
• c. The giant is livid.
• d. The giant is anxious.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Based on the children’s actions, which of these will most likely occur in
the future?

• a. The children will continue to play in local gardens.
• b. The children will fear giants.
• c. The children will bury the giant in his garden.
• d. The children will bring back the Snow and Frost.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which two words best describe Giant’s feelings about his first friend?

• adoring & appreciative
• hostile & revolted
• loathing & despising
• ambivalent & judgmental

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What may the reader best infer from children’s statement?
“We don’t know,” answered the children; “he has gone away.”

• a. They are protecting the boy from the giant.
• b. They hid the boy in a nearby garden.
• c. They sincerely do not know the boy’s location.
• d. They know that the boy will return later in the story.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What may the reader best infer from the boy’s statement?
“You let me play once in your garden, to-day you shall come with me to
my garden, which is Paradise.”

• a. The boy never aged.
• b. The giant is going to visit a neighbor’s garden for the day.
• c. The boy is disappointed that the Giant did not find him sooner.
• d. The giant has been rewarded for his kindness.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

At the end of the story, the reader may conclude that-

• a. The giant lived an enriching life.
• b. The giant died with many regrets.
• c. The giant misses his youth.
• d. The giant took several other seven-year trips.