WorksheetsKnotted Branch U6W3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In “The Knotted Branch,” how does the introduction help develop the plot of the story?
It explains what happened to the Abenaki village
It introduces that conflict between the narrator and Bostoniak soldiers.
It gives background information about knotted tree branches.
It explains what a tree is.
What important details belong in a summary of “The Knotted Branch” ?
The narrator travels through a forest he is very familiar with.
The narrator takes the trail toward Lake Champlain.
The narrator notices many tracks and broken twigs on the forest floor.
The narrator recognizes a sign that was likely left by his mother.
How does Saxso use his experience to help himself throughout the story?
He knows how to knot a branch, so he doesn’t get lost.
He knows how to build and put out a fire.
He knows how to determine safe, dry land.
He knows how to move swiftly and conceal himself in the woods
What is a theme of “The Knotted Branch.”
The forest can be a very confusing place for people who have never lived there.
It is foolish to put yourself in danger to protect your family.
Lessons learned early in life can be helpful at unexpected times.
Parents should always teach their children survival skills.
What does the word 'weary' mean as it is used in paragraph 5?
joyful
energetic
exhausted
frustrated
What does the word 'blundered' mean as it is used in paragraph 2?
act clumsily
speak loudly
run quickly
hide quietly
What is the meaning of the word 'ancient' as it is used in Paragraph 4?
long
rocky
hot
old
How does Saxso's perspective change over the course of the story?
At first he is tired but at the end he is energetic
At first he is joyful but at the end he is devastated
At first he is upset but at the end he is content
At first he is hopeful but at the end he is confident
The tiger was waiting to pounce on some unsuspecting ______ .
weary
leaves
prey
blundered
What is the meaning of the word 'concealed' as it is used in paragraph 4?
lost
hidden
forgotten
open
What is the meaning of the word 'intertwined' as it is used in paragraph 1?
twisted and tangled
short and sharp
hard and hidden
long and loud
If you deceive someone...
you lie to them
you help them
you laugh at them
you pay them
Choose the correct prepositions:
The students walked ________ the doorway and came _______ the classroom
from, with
at, into
for, with
through, into
As they sat down ____ their desks, the teacher said she gad a surprise ____ them.
through, into
with, through
at, for
from, into
Mrs. Edwards has a shelf _____ lots of books on.
with
as
through
from
What are moccasins ?
purses
hats
shoes
coats
A short amount of time
slowly
loudly
slowly
briefly
Someone who has been captured by a person or group and who may be harmed if people do not do what that person or group demands.
prey
hostage
blundered
briefly
exhausted, tired and weak
weary
slob
happy
blundered
After dinner, we ate s'mores ___ the campfire
in
by
through
under
