Around One Cactus

What is the main theme of 'Around One Cactus'?

• Survival in the desert

• Friendship among animals

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of water

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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 literary device is predominantly used in 'Around One Cactus'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

In 'Around One Cactus', which animal is NOT mentioned?

• Coyote

• Rattlesnake

• Eagle

• Tortoise

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is the setting of 'Around One Cactus'?

• A dense forest

• A sandy beach

• A desert

• A mountain range

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which word best describes the mood of 'Around One Cactus'?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Tense

• Calm

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the primary conflict in 'Around One Cactus'?

• Animal vs. animal

• Animal vs. nature

• Animal vs. self

• Animal vs. human

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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 of the following sentences from 'Around One Cactus' contains a simile?

• The sun blazed like a furnace.

• The cactus stood tall and proud.

• The wind whispered secrets.

• The night was silent.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What role does the cactus play in the story 'Around One Cactus'?

• A shelter for animals

• A source of food

• A symbol of resilience

• All of the above

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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 'Around One Cactus' learns a valuable lesson?

• The coyote

• The rattlesnake

• The tortoise

• The cactus

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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 is the climax of 'Around One Cactus'?

• A storm approaches the desert.

• The animals gather around the cactus.

• The cactus blooms at night.

• A predator threatens the animals.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5