The Yearling

Which statement best expresses a theme in the excerpt?

• The natural world provides comfort and renewal.

• Hard work is necessary for survival.
  
  

• Family responsibilities should always come first.

• Change is always difficult to accept.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the description of the flutter-mill contribute to the mood of the passage?

• It creates a sense of fear and unease.

• It emphasizes the fast-paced nature of Jody’s life.

• It contributes to a peaceful and mesmerizing mood

• It shows that Jody is frustrated with his surroundings.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use figurative language to describe Jody’s emotions at the end of the excerpt?

• The author compares Jody’s whirling to a whirlpool to show his overwhelming joy.

• The author uses a simile comparing Jody to a deer to highlight his fear.

• The author uses metaphor to describe the sunset as a fading fire.

• The author describes the house as "luminous" to indicate that Jody is excited to return home

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the significance of the doe’s tracks in the excerpt?

• They remind Jody of his father’s tracking skills.

• They symbolize the connection between Jody and nature.

• They show that Jody is afraid of the wilderness.

• They indicate that a predator may be nearby.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the phrase "the April day could be borne again, like any ordinary day" suggest about Jody’s feelings?

• He realizes that the beauty of nature makes life easier to handle.

• He feels like he has to return to nature every day

• He understands that he should return home quickly.

• He is unsure if he wants to leave the place where he was playing.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What effect does the rain have on Jody’s experience in the excerpt?

• It adds a feeling of sadness and isolation.

• It creates a sense of renewal and transformation

• It makes Jody fearful and eager to leave.

• It disrupts the peaceful mood of the scene.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the connotation of the word "scuffled" in the sentence below?

“There was a scuffled confusion in the sand where she had wheeled in fright.”

• Positive – it suggests playful movement.

• Neutral – it simply describes movement in the sand.

• Negative – it implies panic and disorder.

• Neutral – it refers to a peaceful action.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How does the connotation of the phrase “absorbing the fine-dropped rain like a young plant” affect the mood of the passage?

• It adds a sense of loneliness and isolation.

• It emphasizes the exhaustion Jody feels.

• It suggests a harsh and threatening environment.

• It creates a peaceful and refreshing mood.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the connotation of the word “galloped” in the sentence below?

“He turned and galloped toward home.”

• It has a negative connotation, suggesting he was running in fear.

• It has a neutral connotation, simply describing his movement.

• It has a positive connotation, suggesting excitement and eagerness.

• It has a sad connotation, indicating reluctance to return home.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word “indolently” most likely mean as used in the sentence below?

“He watched the flutter-mill indolently, sunk in the sand and the sunlight.”

• With great excitement

• In a lazy and relaxed manner

• With intense focus

• In a confused and restless way

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4