Swimming to the Rock Comprehension Test

Why does the narrator choose not to swim to the Rock with their father and brothers?

• They are afraid of water.

• They think the Rock is too far away.

• They don't know how to swim.

• They prefer to eat their sandwich.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What evidence from the text suggests that the narrator's family is excited about reaching the Rock?

• They dive into the water.

• They wave their arms in the air and cheer.

• They eat peanut butter sandwiches.

• They sit on the dock.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the narrator's perspective on swimming to the Rock change by the end of the passage?

• They decide they will never swim to the Rock.

• They think they might try next year.

• They are still unsure about swimming to the Rock.

• They want to swim to the Rock immediately.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

What reasoning might the narrator have for sitting on the dock instead of swimming?

• They enjoy watching dragonflies.

• They are planning to swim next year.

• They are afraid of the water.

• They want to finish their sandwich first.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the narrator's decision to stay on the dock suggest about their character?

• They are lazy.

• They are cautious and thoughtful.

• They dislike their family.

• They are adventurous.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

How does the narrator's observation of their family swimming influence their future plans?

• It makes them want to avoid swimming altogether.

• It inspires them to consider swimming to the Rock next year.

• It convinces them that swimming is too difficult.

• It makes them want to learn to swim faster.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What might the narrator be feeling as they watch their family swim to the Rock?

• Indifference

• Jealousy

• Curiosity and anticipation

• Anger

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why might the narrator mention the loons calling to celebrate the family's arrival at the Rock?

• To show that the loons are noisy.

• To emphasize the significance of the family's achievement.

• To indicate that the loons are dangerous.

• To suggest that the loons are mocking the family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RL.5.2

What strategic thinking does the narrator use when deciding not to swim to the Rock?

• They plan to swim next year when they feel more ready.

• They decide to swim halfway and then return.

• They choose to swim only if their friends join.

• They plan to swim at night when it's cooler.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

How does the narrator's choice to stay on the dock reflect their understanding of their own abilities?

• They underestimate their swimming skills.

• They are aware of their current limitations.

• They overestimate their swimming skills.

• They are unaware of their swimming skills.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6