Birdie and the Earthquake

What is the main theme of 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Friendship

• Courage

• Adventure

• Betrayal

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character in 'Birdie and the Earthquake' shows the most growth?

• Birdie

• Tom

• Sarah

• Mr. Smith

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

In 'Birdie and the Earthquake', what does the earthquake symbolize?

• Change

• Fear

• Destruction

• Hope

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which sentence from 'Birdie and the Earthquake' is an example of a simile?

• The ground shook like a giant's roar.

• Birdie felt a surge of courage.

• The trees whispered in the wind.

• The sky was a blanket of stars.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is Birdie's main goal in 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• To find her family

• To save her town

• To discover a hidden treasure

• To learn about earthquakes

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the author of 'Birdie and the Earthquake' create suspense?

• By using short, choppy sentences

• By revealing the ending first

• By describing the setting in detail

• By focusing on Birdie's thoughts

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the setting of 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• A small village

• A bustling city

• A remote island

• A mountain town

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word best describes Birdie's character in 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• Timid

• Brave

• Selfish

• Carefree

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson does Birdie learn by the end of 'Birdie and the Earthquake'?

• The importance of family

• The value of honesty

• The strength within herself

• The power of friendship

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9