Leiningen Versus the Ants

What does the perseverance of the ants symbolize in the passage?

• Hard work and determination

• Laziness and procrastination

• Fear and anxiety

• Indifference and apathy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How did Leiningen's confidence change throughout the passage?

• It remained the same.

• It increased.

• It decreased.

• It fluctuated.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Describe the final attempt made by the men to escape the ants.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the purpose of the salve that the old Indian medicine man gave to Leiningen?

• To heal his wounds

• To protect him from insects

• To cure his illness

• To give him strength

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the effect of the medicine that the Indian gave to Leiningen?

• It made him sleepy.

• It gave him strength.

• It made him hallucinate.

• It cured his illness.

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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

How did Leiningen protect himself from the ants while running towards the weir?

• He used a flamethrower

• He covered himself in petrol

• He wore a protective suit

• He used insect repellent

What challenges did Leiningen face as he reached the weir and started the wheel?

• He encountered a swarm of locusts.

• He faced a flood.

• He was attacked by ants.

• He had to deal with a broken wheel.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did the protagonist do to protect himself from the ants?

• He built a fire.

• He climbed a tree.

• He used insect repellent.

• He ran away.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Describe the condition of the protagonist after he was attacked by the ants.

What is the main theme of 'Leiningen Versus the Ants'?

• A) Man vs. Nature

• B) Love and Sacrifice

• C) Friendship and Loyalty

• D) War and Peace

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2