The River

What does Paulsen mean when he describes Storm as having "Scale eyes"?

• Storm's eyes are the same color as the scale paulsen uses to weigh loads.

• Storm uses his eyes to tell when a load is too heavy or just right.

• Storm's eyes are the same color as reptile scales

• Storm has a disease that makes his eyes look like fish scales.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Where did Gary Paulsen grow up until he was seven years old?

• Philippines

• Minnesota

• Hawaii

• New York

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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

What is it that Brian observes in the river?

• Brian observes fish jumping out of the river.

• Brian observes a shark in the river.

• Brian observes the plane at the bottom of the lake.

• Brian observes broken trees submerging out of the water.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When Brian sorts out his thoughts, he figures this is the first day after the crash, and __________ .

• he will probably be rescued later that day

• he is probably closer to his dad's house and will be taken there

• he is near the Pacific Ocean

• he can build a large fire so the rescue teams will be able to spot him

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main theme of the poem 'The River'?

• A) Adventure

• B) Nature's beauty

• C) Urban life

• D) Technology

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which literary device is predominantly used in the line 'The river flows like a silver ribbon'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the context of 'The River', what does the word 'meander' mean?

• A) To flow straight

• B) To wander aimlessly

• C) To flow rapidly

• D) To dry up

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the tone of the poem 'The River'?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Joyful

• C) Reflective

• D) Angry

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which of the following best describes the river's journey in the poem?

• A) Chaotic and unpredictable

• B) Calm and serene

• C) Fast and furious

• D) Slow and steady

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What does the river symbolize in the poem 'The River'?

• A) Life's journey

• B) Wealth

• C) Danger

• D) Stagnation

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5