Hug in a Box Quiz

Part A: Which sentence describes a main problem in the passage?

• The Herrera family needs to find information on the Internet.

• The Herrera family needs to send an email once a week.

• The Herrera family wants to do more for cousin Flora.

• The Herrera family wants to update cousin Flora on family news.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports your answer in part A?

• “. . . the family wanted to let her know they were thinking of her.”

• “The Herrera family was having a discussion.”

• “Dorinda asked if Flora could receive regular mail.”

• “They were already sending a weekly email that updated Flora on family news, . . .”

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Read the sentence from the passage.

 

  "Just then Dorinda had a concern that struck like a bolt of lightning."

   

What does the simile “like a bolt of lightning” suggest about Dorinda’s concern?  

• it is dangerous

• it takes a long time to form

• it is sudden

• it causes confusion

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.4.4A

Read the sentence from the passage

 

Matias wilted in defeat, but after a few minutes he became excited again.   

 

  What does the use of the phrase “wilted in defeat” suggest about Matias? 

• he is disappointed

• he wants to be a soldier

• he looks like a flower

• he feels happy

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.4.4A

How does the Herrera family most likely feel at the end of the passage? Pick two choices.

• proud

• tired

• grateful

• nervous

• excited

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CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the theme of the text?

• People like gifts.

• You can make someone feel good by showing hem you care

• you should send care packages

• family is the most important thing you have

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Match each solution to the problem

• The family looks up info on the web

• The family wants to do more to show Flora they are thinking of her. 

• The family sends Flora emails every week

• Flora is overseas and does not know what is happening at home. 

• The family asks neighbors to help

• Mr. Herrera wonders what items go in a care package.

• The family sends Flora a care package

• It is too expensive to send care packages to a lot of soldiers. 

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CCSS.RI.4.5