Manuel and the Magic Fox Comprehension Quiz

Why does Manuel initially feel conflicted about his uncle Tobi's invitation to stay overnight?

• He dislikes his uncle's stories and prefers to be home.

• He is worried about the long walk back to the Pueblo by himself.

• He is tempted by his uncle's company but fears his mother's disapproval for missing Mass.

• He knows his mother needs his help at home and doesn't want to leave her alone.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Manuel's decision to follow the unusual tracks in the sand suggests what about his personality?

• He is easily distracted and often loses his way.

• He has a strong sense of curiosity and is observant of his surroundings.

• He is disobedient and intentionally ignores his mother's wishes.

• He is fearful of wild animals and wants to ensure they aren't near the Pueblo.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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Manuel offers the fox both a SPAM sandwich and cornbread. What can the fox's reaction to these foods tell us about its true nature?

• It reveals that the fox is simply a hungry wild animal.

• It suggests the fox has unusual tastes or is not a typical wild animal.

• It shows that the fox is polite and will eat whatever is offered.

• It indicates the fox is familiar with human food and has been around people before.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The priest's statement that there is 'nothing he can do for her—it just has to run its course' after Manuel's mother's stroke implies:

• The priest is not a very helpful person.

• The doctor believes her condition is severe and unlikely to improve quickly.

• Manuel's mother is faking her illness to get attention.

• Modern medicine is ineffective in treating strokes.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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Why might the author have included the detail about the Japanese relocation center being near the Pueblo?

• To provide historical context and hint at potential connections to future events in the story.

• To show that Manuel is aware of current events and concerned about the wider world.

• To create a sense of unease and foreshadow the arrival of Tomiko.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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Manuel's initial suspicion of Tomiko is primarily based on:

• Her strange name and the fact that no one else has seen her.

• His mother's confusion and the neighbors' denial of helping.

• The fact that she appears too clean to have been living in the desert.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Tomiko tells Manuel that a 'relocation center' is as much of an understatement as a 'reservation,' what does this reveal about her perspective and understanding of these terms?

• It shows she believes both terms accurately describe the places.

• It suggests she finds both terms to be misleading and minimizing of the true nature of those places.

• It indicates she has a better understanding of reservations than relocation centers.

• It implies she has never been to either a reservation or a relocation center.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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The discovery of the fox skin in the closet leads Manuel to conclude that:

• Tomiko is keeping a pet fox hidden in the house.

• His mother has a secret connection to the local wildlife.

• Tomiko is able to transform into the red fox he saw.

• The fox skin is a family heirloom passed down through generations.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Manuel's realization that Tomiko has been digging at the relocation camp is significant because it reveals:

• Tomiko is a dangerous criminal trying to escape.

• Tomiko has a deep loyalty to the people in the camp and is acting out of desperation.

• Tomiko is simply looking for a way to return to her family.

• Manuel should report Tomiko to the authorities.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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The final exchange between Manuel and Tomiko about legends suggests a central theme of the story. What is the most likely interpretation of Tomiko's statement, "If people don’t abandon their legends, why would the legends abandon them?"

• It means that legends are only real if people continue to believe in them.

• It implies that Tomiko's true nature and her connection to the fox legend are dependent on acceptance and understanding.

• It suggests that Manuel should share more of his uncle's stories with Tomiko.

• It warns Manuel that if he betrays Tomiko, the magic will disappear from his life.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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