Unit 3.3 Test Review

Select the best summary for Davy Crockett Saves the World

(Wonders Literature Anthology, pgs. 326-339)

• Halley’s Comet was rapidly approaching earth and could’ve potentially caused major damage. In response, the President created an ad in the newspaper in order to get help from Davy Crockett. Davy had no idea about the comet, much less the ad in the newspaper from the President, until Sally Sugartree told him about it. Once he knew, he rushed to meet with the President and ultimately defeated Halley’s Comet. By the end of the story, Davy saved the world and was rewarded, which teaches us that acts of bravery may lead to honor. 

• Halley’s Comet was not very nice to Davy Crockett. The two got into a major battle, but ultimately Davy won the challenge and the comet never came back again. After winning against Halley’s Comet, Davy was honored with a huge parade, got to marry Sally Sugartree, and was even elected into Congress. At the end of the story, we learn that Davy lost his hair, which is why he always wears a cap. This story teaches us that when you do courageous things, you will be rewarded. 

• The President of the United States was an attention seeker and did not know how to deal with Halley’s Comet, which was rapidly approaching earth. Sally Sugartree told Davy about the ad the President put in the newspaper. When Davy and the President met, they took pictures. By the end of the story, Davy was honored with a huge parade, got to marry Sally Sugartree, and was even elected into Congress.

• Davy Crockett destroyed Halley’s Comet, which was trying to destroy earth. At first, Davy was a bit hesitant but rose to the challenge since he wanted to impress Sally Sugartree. The President convinced him that he’d be successful against the comet because he was so strong. There were a few obstacles, but he won. Luckily, Davy was able to save the world and marry his crush Sally Sugartree. That’s a “Win-Win”!

How does the author develop Mr. Fox’s perspective on the Farmer?

• Ⓐ The author includes dialogue to show that Mr. Fox believed that he was smarter than the Farmer and could continue to steal the eggs.

• Ⓑ The author includes dialogue to give examples of how Mr. Fox worked harder than the other animals on the farm.

• Ⓒ The author includes dialogue to explain how Mr. Fox wanted to be friends with the Farmer because they both liked eating eggs

• Ⓓ The author includes dialogue to show that Mr. Fox was afraid of the Farmer and that it was difficult to steal the eggs. 

How does the characterization of Mr. Fox contribute to the plot?

• Ⓐ Mr. Fox is characterized as selfish. This leads to him tricking Mr. Hedgehog so he can keep the eggs for himself.

• Ⓑ Mr. Fox is characterized as generous. This leads to events where he shares the eggs with Mr. Hedgehog.

• Ⓒ Mr. Fox is characterized as wise. This leads to him creating several successful plans to take the eggs.

• Ⓓ Mr. Fox is characterized as sure of himself. This leads to him getting himself and Mr. Hedgehog caught in a trap.

 This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

       Part A.

       Which of the following lines from the drama contains a hyperbole?

• Ⓐ “NARRATOR: …In the blink of an eye, the snail slipped from his hiding place on the fox’s tail and squeezed under the gate.” (Scene 2)

• Ⓑ “SNAIL: Is that my swift friend, the fox?” (Scene 2)

• Ⓒ “SNAIL: You may be right, but then you might be wrong.” (Scene 1)

• Ⓓ “FOX: Exactly, but someone told the king it’s really round…” (Scene 1)

Scene 2 takes place at the farm at the edge of the forest.

How does the setting in Scene 2 contribute to the plot?

• The setting has no impact on the characters' relationships.

• The farm is a peaceful place that promotes harmony.

• The setting allowed Mr. Fox to develop a successful plan to steal the eggs.

• The forest is the main focus, overshadowing the farm.

Select the explanation for how the characterization of Davy contributed to the plot of the story.

• Ⓐ Davy is characterized as silly. This led to him being able to use his humor to attack the comet and save earth.

• Ⓑ Davy is characterized as strong. This led to the President of the United States being able to trust him.

• Ⓒ Davy is characterized as courageous. This led to him eating rattlesnake brains in the middle of the story.

• Ⓓ Davy is characterized as heroic. This led to him using his skills and courage to attack the comet and save earth.

 How does the suffix -ous in the word

     thunderous affect its part of   

     speech?

• Ⓐ the word changes to an adjective

• Ⓑ the word changes to a preposition

• Ⓒ the word changes to an noun

• Ⓓ  the word changes to an verb

The theme “In life, it is important to never give up” is present in the story. Which explanation supports the development of this theme?

• Ⓐ This  theme is developed by the author showing how the animals had a negative attitude in the beginning of the story since they didn’t have the Sun, which led to their attitude changing once Grandma Spider was able to steal it.

• Ⓑ This theme is developed by the author including events and details about how many of the animals worked together to  steal a piece of the Sun and place it where it could shine on everyone, even when presented with challenges along the way.

• Ⓒ This  theme is developed by showing how selfless Possum and Fox were in the story. These two animals volunteered to take on this risky task, even though they know they may not be successful.

• Ⓓ This theme is developed by showing how Buzzard’s perspective of how important it was to steal the Sun in the beginning of the story changed by the end of the story.

Part A

Read the following sentence from the passage.

“Annoyed, the tiger unleashed a thunderous roar and leapt out of the tall grass, landing beside the man in a single bound.” (paragraph 8)

Using the suffix -ous, what is the meaning of the word thunderous? 

• Ⓐ characterized by thunder

• Ⓑ  having the qualities of thunder

• Ⓒ to make thunder

• Ⓓ the science of thunder