The Compass and the Creek - Character types (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Caden want the group to do after finding the first clue?
Take a shortcut through a muddy creek.
Look for a bridge to cross the stream.
Go back to the start and read the map again.
Wait for an adult to help them.
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Caden immediately pointed to a muddy creek nearby. "It's a shortcut! Let's go."' This shows he wanted to take the shortcut through the creek.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Caden's dialogue, "Don't be a baby, Roan!", reveal about his character?
He is careful and thoughtful.
He is kind and encouraging to his friends.
He is pushy and tries to pressure others.
He is nervous about the treasure hunt.
Answer explanation
By calling Roan a 'baby' for not wanting to take the shortcut, Caden is trying to pressure him into doing what he wants. This shows he has a pushy personality.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the main character who decides to follow the marked trail instead of taking the shortcut?
Caden
Whitney
Roan
The whole group
Answer explanation
The passage says, 'Roan looked at his compass, then back at the map. "Wait, Caden. The map shows a marked trail..."' and later, '"I'm sticking to the trail."'. This identifies Roan as the one choosing the trail.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Whitney's decision to stay with Roan important for the story?
It shows she is the best treasure hunter.
It proves that Caden was right all along.
It makes Roan change his mind and follow Caden.
It supports the theme of choosing individuality over peer pressure.
Answer explanation
Whitney's choice to reject Caden's pressure and join Roan reinforces the story's theme. She actively chooses to support Roan's individual decision rather than follow the larger, misguided group.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main role of Roan in the story?
He is the protagonist who represents individuality.
He is the antagonist who creates problems for the group.
He is a minor character who has no real impact.
He is a guide who knows where the treasure is from the start.
Answer explanation
Roan is the main character (protagonist) whose actions, like trusting the map and his compass over Caden's pressure, drive the story and represent the theme of individuality.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following characters and their actions based on the personality trait they demonstrate in the story.
Groups:
(a) Represents Peer Pressure
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(b) Represents Individuality
Deciding to join the person with a safer plan
Caden
Roan
Whitney
Insisting on taking a shortcut
Trusting the map and compass
Answer explanation
Caden and his insistence on the shortcut are the main sources of peer pressure. Roan and his choice to trust the map represent individuality. Whitney's decision to join Roan and the act of trusting the map also demonstrate individuality over following the crowd.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character to the phrase that best describes their role in the story's plot.
The antagonist who pressures the group to take a risky path.
The Founder's Box
The reward that proves the protagonist's method was correct.
Roan
The protagonist who resists pressure and follows his own plan.
Whitney
A supporting character who chooses to support individuality.
Caden
Answer explanation
Roan is the protagonist who sticks to his plan. Caden is the antagonist creating conflict through peer pressure. Whitney is a supporting character whose choice is important. The Founder's Box serves as the final plot device that resolves the conflict and validates Roan's choices.
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