Rabbit-Proof Fence

In the selection from Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, what is the most likely reason that the three girls run away?

• They need to go home so that they can help their family.

• They are mischievous and enjoy causing trouble.

• They miss their home and want to return to it.

• The other girls have been very mean to them.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the selection from Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, for what main reasons do Daisy and Gracie agree to accompany Molly on the long journey? Choose two options.

• They know that Molly is familiar with the landscape.

• Molly’s spirit of mischief is contagious.

• They follow Molly’s lead because she is older.

• Molly's bossy attitude has always put her in charge.

• They do not want Molly to make the dangerous trip alone.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the selection from Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, how do the girls finally cross the river?

• They build a raft to carry them across.

• They find a small boat and row to the other side.

• They follow the rabbit-proof fence to guide them across.

• They use a tree leaning over the water as a natural bridge.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What do the details suggest most clearly about the girls’ situation in the opening of the selection from Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence?

• Molly and her sisters have lived in similar places.

• Molly and her sisters have only recently arrived there.

• Molly and her sisters have been there for a very long time.

• Molly and her sisters have fled from the settlement several times before.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which phrase best describes the conditions of the settlement in the opening of the selection from Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence?

• mysterious and frightening

• cozy and comfortable

• extremely fancy

• simple and rough

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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

In the selection from Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, what is Molly searching for as she looks for a place to cross the river?

• a place where there are no leeches

• a canoe, a rowboat, or another small boat

• bull rushes that she can fashion into a homemade raft

• a spot where the water is shallow and flowing slowly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read this sentence from the selection from Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence. On they went, dashing down the sandy slope of the cliffs, dodging the small shrubs on the way and following the narrow path to the flooded river. What mood does the language in the sentence convey most clearly to the reader?

• the tense excitement of running away

• the bitter anger at being forced to relocate

• the deep sorrow at being so far from home

• the perfect happiness of a lovely day outdoors

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the book 'Rabbit-Proof Fence', what is the primary reason the girls decide to escape from the settlement?

• They want to explore the wilderness.

• They miss their home and family.

• They are bored and seek adventure.

• They are following a school assignment.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Rabbit-Proof Fence'?

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Serious and determined

• Romantic and dreamy

• Mysterious and suspenseful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Rabbit-Proof Fence', what role does the fence play in the story?

• It is a symbol of freedom.

• It is a barrier to their escape.

• It guides the girls back home.

• It is a place where they find food.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2