WorksheetsUnit 3 Review
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that Christmas Island is a special place?
The red land crab makes up the largest population of the land crab species.
The Isand boasts an array of exotic plants and animals, some of which are found nowehere in the world.
Only 1,500 or so people lived on the island as of 2010.
Chtistmas Islands is an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean.
2 The island boasts an array of exotic plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. Among this great diversity are more than 100 kinds of crabs. The red land crab makes up the largest population of the land crab species. These crabs spend most of their lives on
land; however, once a year almost 120 million of them are driven by instinct to make a treacherous trip to the ocean. The crabs let nothing stand in their way, swarming in red waves over the streets and homes of the island.
In paragraph 2, the word treacherous means-
quick
unexpected
dangerous
questionable
Read the origin of the word navigate.
from Latin navis (ship) + agere (drive)
3 The migration begins during the rainy season in October and November. The process can last as long as a few weeks, and the crabs can travel several miles to the ocean and back. They travel a nearly identical path year after year. During that journey they risk getting run over by cars,
suffering dehydration, or being attacked by other animals. But the crabs will navigate over or around anything in their path.
The information helps the reader understand the navigate in paragraph 3 means-
overcome problems
accomplish a difficult goal
desire a leading role
find the way to a destination
The author included paragraph 1 in the selection most likely to-
provide background information about the home of the red crabs
explain why it is important for the red crabs to reach the ocean
provide reasons for visiting Christmas Island during the red crab migration
explain why Christmas Island is a perfect place for red crabs to live
Which detail from the selection supports the idea that the island benefits from the red crabs?
Millions of red crabs live in the rain forest that grows on the island.
The red crabs lay their eggs along the shore of the island.
The red crab migration attracts many visitors who spend money on the island.
The red crabs cover roadways during their migration.
Which idea is best expressed in the cartoon at the end of the selection?
Red crabs shed their shells many times during their life.
More than 100 crab species live on Christmas Island.
Red crabs rely on their instincts during their migration.
Female red crabs can produce as many as 100,000 eggs.
Read lines 6 and 7 from the poem.
Like sails catching a sudden gust Those frail folded flaps unfurl;
The poet uses the simile In these lines to describe -
the damage the wind has done to the butterfly's wings
the quickness and fullness of the butterfly's spreading wings
the colors of the butterfly's new wings
the size of the butterfly's wings compared to a ship's sails
Monarch Magic
I watch with awe as you spring
Free from the prison you enclosed yourself in; Cracking the capsule of crystal that captures Your
beautiful body and budding wings.
5 You push through, and nature sings.
Like sails catching a sudden gust Those frail folded flaps unfurl;
The sun toasts them dry of their newborn dew. They shimmer brightly in a new world;
10 White dots and black stripes on rust.
Before long you enjoy freedom won, Vitalized with rest from tiresome struggle You leave behind your
chrysalis husk That kept you safely wrapped in a bundle
15 And race toward the distant sun.
The poet includes stanzas 1-3 most likely to-
describe the actions of the butterfly as a beautiful event
highlight the speaker's memories of observing the butterfly
emphasize the effect the butterfly has on its surroundings
show that the speaker is watching more than one butterfly
