HMH PAX Review Quiz

What did the fox do after finding the toy?

• He left it there

• He took it between his teeth and rose on his haunches

• He buried it again

• He gave it to the boy

What was the only movement in the still woods?

• Birds flying

• Leaves falling

• Bars of sunlight glinting like green glass

• Animals running

What caused the fox to feel a prickle of worry?

• The sound of a car

• The absence of his boy

• The sight of a bird

• The presence of another animal

What did the boy often watch that mesmerized him?

• The stars

• The river

• Birds in flight

• The sunset

What name did the father cry out as the car sped away?

• Max

• Peter

• John

• Sam

What does the term "mesmerized" mean as used in the text?

• Confused

• Bored

• Held fixed in attention

• Frightened

Select two sentences that are supported by details in the selection.

• The fox likes and trusts the boy’s father.

• The fox and the boy share a close bond.

• The boy is confused by the fox’s behavior.

• The father is doing what’s best for the boy.

• The fox is curious about the smells and sounds of nature.

What should you think about when presenting ideas about pet owners' responsibilities?

• The color of the presentation slides

• The choices pet owners make about caring for their pets

• The number of pets in the world

• The history of pet ownership

What did the boy do when he saw the fox?

• He called out to it

• He ignored it

• He ran away

• He threw a stone at it

What was the fox's reaction to the boy's presence?

• It growled

• It wagged its tail

• It hid behind a tree

• It approached cautiously