The Fastest Rider in the West

Based on the title, Nathan Mott wrote about which event?

• A music concert

• A political rally

• A sports event

• A natural disaster

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Are the first two paragraphs told by the same narrator? How do you know?

• Yes, they are told by the same narrator.

• No, they are told by different narrators.

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Who is telling the story? What clues in the text help you to know?

• The narrator is a character in the story, as indicated by the use of first-person pronouns.

• The narrator is an omniscient third-person, as they know the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• The narrator is an observer, only describing actions without insight into thoughts.

• The narrator is unreliable, providing conflicting information.

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Do you think the narrator will catch up to Aubry?

• Yes, the narrator will catch up to Aubry.

• No, the narrator will not catch up to Aubry.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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How does the narrator feel about Aubry? What clues in the text help you to know?

• The narrator feels indifferent towards Aubry, as there are no strong emotions described.

• The narrator feels negatively about Aubry, as indicated by critical remarks.

• The narrator feels positively about Aubry, as shown by affectionate language.

• The narrator is confused about their feelings towards Aubry, as the text is ambiguous.

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Do you think Aubry will accomplish his goal?

• Yes, Aubry will accomplish his goal.

• No, Aubry will not accomplish his goal.

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Where was Francis Aubry born?

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How fast can a horse travel according to the table?

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The fastest ride of Francis Aubry is described as:

• A thrilling roller coaster

• A leisurely bike ride

• A high-speed car chase

• A relaxing boat trip

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How are Nathan Mott and Francis Aubry different? For clues, see pages 188, 190, and 191.

• Nathan Mott is taller than Francis Aubry.

• Francis Aubry is a musician, while Nathan Mott is a painter.

• Nathan Mott is from New York, while Francis Aubry is from Paris.

• Francis Aubry is older than Nathan Mott.

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