The Grandpa and the Penguin

The author writes that “João waits and watches the sea each June.” João does this because he ______.

• worries about oil spills

• is waiting to see Dindim again

• thinks other penguins will need his help

• dreams of going on a sailing trip

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main theme of 'The Grandpa and the Penguin'?

• Friendship

• Adventure

• Mystery

• Betrayal

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which character in 'The Grandpa and the Penguin' is known for their wisdom?

• The Grandpa

• The Penguin

• The Fisherman

• The Sailor

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

In 'The Grandpa and the Penguin', what does the penguin symbolize?

• Freedom

• Loyalty

• Fear

• Greed

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Grandpa and the Penguin'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which sentence from 'The Grandpa and the Penguin' best illustrates the bond between the characters?

• The penguin waddled away.

• The grandpa smiled at the sea.

• They sat together in silence.

• The fisherman cast his net.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the setting of 'The Grandpa and the Penguin'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A remote island

• A snowy mountain

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the grandpa feel about the penguin in 'The Grandpa and the Penguin'?

• Indifferent

• Annoyed

• Affectionate

• Fearful

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the climax of 'The Grandpa and the Penguin'?

• The penguin gets lost.

• The grandpa finds a treasure.

• The penguin returns home.

• The grandpa falls ill.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Which word best describes the penguin's journey in 'The Grandpa and the Penguin'?

• Perilous

• Joyful

• Monotonous

• Tragic

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5