Shark Soup

Which word from the fable BEST replaces the word stashed in this sentence? The villagers stashed food under hats and behind towels.

• hid

• dashed

• tastd

• dropped

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the MOST LIKELY reason that Brody and Benji cook shark tooth soup?

• The hot dog stand is closed

• The villagers do not trust surfers

• The villagers do not want to share with others

• Benji and Brody want the people to taste crab legs.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What will MOST LIKELY happen the next time Brody and Benji visit the island?

• The villagers will hide their food.

• Brody and Benji will help repair the hot dog stand.

• Brody and and Benji will bring food to share with the villagers

• Brody, Benji, and the villagers will make shark tooth soup.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which sentence BEST describes the lesson of the fable?

• Keep trying and never give up when life is difficult.

• Sharing and working together helps everyone.

• It is important to spend time with friends.

• Be careful who you trust.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which sentence from the fable BEST supports your answer to the previous question.

• They were afraid the surfers would eat all of their food.

• "Is there anything to eat?"

• "It looks like we have enough soup to keep us beached until the tide comes in."

• While sharing the shark tooth soup, the villagers learned a valuable lesson.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What happens after Brody and Benji place the shark tooth in the boiling water?

• The villagers bring ingredients to add to the soup.

• The villagers share the news of the hurricane.

• The villagers let the surfers borrow a spoon.

• The villagers hide their food.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which two reasons BEST explain why the photograph is included in the fable. Choose two answers.

• to help the reader picture the setting

• to help the reader identify the lesson

• to introduce the reader to the main characters

• to introduce the reader to the most important detail

• to help the reader understand the main plot event

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is the MOST LIKELY reason that Brody says these words? "Now dude, that's some delicious soup," said Brody. "But, it still seems as if something is missing. Hmm, I wish I could put my finger on it."

• Brody is read to eat the shark tooth soup.

• Brody is frustrated about cooking the soup.

• Brody is trying to encourage Benji to taste the soup.

• Brody is hinting for the villagers to add ingredients to the soup.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which phrase BEST states the meaning of the phrase as hungry as whales as it is used in this sentence. "We are as hungry as whales!"

• not hungry

• very hungry

• a little hungry

• more hungry than others

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

For many years, shark fin soup has been served in China as a symbol of power, wealth, and generosity. Long ago, a Chinese emperor created the dish to impress his guests. Serving the expensive soup soon became a sign of respect. Today, shark fin soup is often served at weddings to show that people have worked to afford the rich food and they want to share it. Shark fin soup is actually made using ham or chicken broth.

Which sentence does NOT support the topic sentence and should be removed?

• Long ago, a Chinese emperor created the dish to impress his guests.

• Serving the expensive soup soon became a sign of respect.

• Today, shark fin soup is often served at weddings to show that people have worked to afford the rich food, and they want to share it.

• Shark fin soup is actually made using ham or chicken broth.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1