Cheese for dinner STAAR released questions

How can Conejo's relationship with Coyote best be described in paragraphs 6 through 11

• Conejo pretends to want to help with Coyote

• Conejo is unsure if we should trust Coyote

• Conejo is worried that Coyote is unhealthy

• Conejo enjoys spending time with Coyote

What is the meaning of the word sly in paragraph 16?

• small

• quick

• clever

• friendly

What key idea about Coyote is supported by the details in paragraphs 10 through 12?

• Coyote believes that he will enjoy eating a giant wheel of cheese

• Coyote is tired of chasing Conejo

• Coyote howls at the moon when he is hungry

• Coyote likes to sneak up on Conejo

What is the most likely reason the author includes this illustration in the story?

• To help the reader understand that conejo is worried about coyote

• to show that coyote has chased conejo many times

• to help the reader understand why coyote believes there is cheese in the lake

• to show that conejo is just as hungry as coyote

Based on the events at the end of the story, what can the reader predict about Coyote?

• Coyote will not trust Conejo again

• Coyote will no longer try to swim in the lake

• Coyote will find a way to get the cheese

• Coyote will discover Conejo in his burrow

In paragraph 1, the word cloudless includes the suffix -less. The suffix helps the reader understand that cloudless means-

• close

• clear

• dark

• scary

Which sentence best describes Coyote's relationship with Conejo by the end of the story?

• Coyote is eager to find Conejo so they can become better friends

• Coyote is grateful to Conejo for showing him where to find cheese

• Coyote is angry with Conejo because he has a comfortable place to live

• Coyote is upset with Conejo for saying something that was untrue