Excerpt from Carrots

Which two inferences can be made from the information in paragraph 7?

• The boy and his father will soon be separated.

• The boy’s comfort is very important to the fox.

• The fox’s comfort is very important to the boy.

• The fox does not know the boy very well.

• The boy is going somewhere away from home.

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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 point of view in paragraph 1 of the passage?

• First person, from the boy’s perspective

• First person, from the fox’s perspective

• Third-person limited, from the fox’s perspective

• Third-person omniscient, from the boy’s perspective

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which two statements can be determined about the fox from his reaction in
paragraphs 10–11?

• He is very trusting of the boy.

• He likes the boy’s father.

• He is not easily scared or upset.

• He studies humans carefully.

• He enjoys being in the woods.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The author’s word choice in paragraph 15 contributes to developing the fox’s character
by demonstrating –

• how helpless and frightened the fox is when he is alone

• how the fox does not trust the boy completely

• the fox’s nature to be silly and act carelessly

• the fox’s loyalty and his loving attitude toward the boy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In paragraph 20, the author chooses words that illustrate the connection between the —

• fox and the boy

• fox and the birds

• lightning and the fox

• lightning and the birds

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The word sensitive comes from the Latin word sentire, which means “to feel or perceive.” What does sensitive mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• Able to understand how other animals feel

• Able to have deep feelings or emotions

• Able to perceive small changes in the environment

• Able to see things for a long distance

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main theme of the excerpt from Carrots?

• Friendship

• Adventure

• Courage

• Family

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which character is introduced first in the excerpt from Carrots?

• Carrots

• Mother

• Father

• Sister

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is predominantly used in the excerpt from Carrots?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the tone of the excerpt from Carrots.

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Nostalgic

• Suspenseful

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4