Pax Comprehension

How do the mood and fox’s voice shift in paragraphs 18–20?

• The fox goes from happy to frightened

• The fox goes from confused to amused

• The fox goes from excited to furious

• The fox goes from angry to worried

Which detail FIRST indicates to the fox that this car trip will be different from the others?

• The boy’s suitcase beside them in the car

• Unfamiliar scents from outside the car 

• The boy crying but not in pain

• The boy not being as calm as usual

2 How are Travis's and Mama's reactions to 

the scene at the spring hole similar? 

• They both go running for Papa.

• They both attack the mother bear. 

• They both feel they can do nothing 

  to help. 

• They both encourage Little Arliss to 

  attack the mother bear. 

What is the meaning of the word lick in the 

sentence below? 

Then I swung my chopping axe high and wheeled, aiming to cave in the she bear's head with the first lick. 

• hit 

• kick

• slurp 

• taste 

Which word would be the best replacement for natural in this sentence? 

So it was only natural for me to come to love the dog that saved him. 

• human 

• obvious 

• possible

• unlikely

7 What is the meaning of for a little piece in 

the sentence below? 

The bear chased him for a little piece, but at the rate Old Yeller was leaving her behind, Mama said it looked like the bear was backing up.

• along the river 

• for a bit of food 

• for a short distance 

• until she caught his tail 

What is the main theme of the book 'Pax'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and technology

Which character in 'Pax' is a fox?

• Peter

• Vola

• Pax

• Gray

What literary device is used when Pax is given human-like qualities?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In 'Pax', what does Peter struggle with throughout the story?

• His relationship with his father

• His school grades

• His fear of heights

• His love for music